With the support of the Ministry of Sports, the ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator, implemented by the Center of Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy (IAPS) at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), led three outstanding alumni startups to Singapore for GSIC Summit APAC 2026, held from May 21 to 22, 2026.
Under the theme “Heralding the Brave New World of Sports: AI, Innovators & Disruptors,” the summit brought together sports organizations, technology companies, startups, investors, and industry leaders from around the world to explore how artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and innovative business models are reshaping the future of the sports industry.
- ASPN brought three alumni startups to GSIC Summit APAC 2026, showcasing the innovative strength of Taiwan’s sports-tech ecosystem.
Connecting the Asia-Pacific Sports-Tech Ecosystem and Helping Startups Enter Global Markets
GSIC powered by Microsoft is committed to connecting sports, technology, and innovation resources worldwide. Through its international summits, GSIC promotes industry exchange and cross-border collaboration.
As a long-standing partner of GSIC, ASPN continues to strengthen connections across the Asia-Pacific sports-tech ecosystem while helping promising startups explore opportunities in international markets.
During the summit, the ASPN delegation engaged with global sports industry leaders, corporate decision-makers, investors, and innovation organizations. These conversations provided valuable insights into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, smart venues, fan engagement, sports broadcasting, athletic performance, and sustainability.
Through international networking, product showcases, and business matchmaking, the participating startups connected directly with potential partners, gathered market feedback, and explored opportunities for technology validation, product adoption, and cross-border collaboration.
- GSIC Summit APAC 2026 brought together sports organizations, technology companies, investors, and innovative startups from around the world.
- Iris Cordoba, the General Manager of GSIC
Three ASPN Alumni Startups Showcase Their Innovation and R&D Capabilities
ASPN brought three alumni startups—AQUIVIO, Mbranfiltra, and Spot AI—to Singapore. Their solutions, ranging from smart hydration and sustainable water filtration to AI-powered sports video applications, demonstrated the cross-disciplinary innovation of Taiwan’s sports-tech ecosystem.
- AQUIVIO — Smart Hydration and Personalized Functional Beverages: AQUIVIO develops smart hydration stations that provide alkaline hydrogen water and customizable functional beverages. Its bottleless design also helps reduce the use of single-use plastics. During the summit, the team shared its experience in international market expansion, offering practical insights for sports brands and startups interested in entering the Middle East and other overseas markets.
- Mbranfiltra — Sustainable and Portable Water Filtration Technology: Mbranfiltra showcased its innovative filtration technology and water purification solutions, combining portability, convenience, and sustainability. Its product demonstration attracted significant attention from international companies and industry partners, leading to follow-up business discussions and potential collaboration opportunities.
- Spot AI — AI-Powered Sports Video Content Solutions: Spot AI presented its AI-powered sports video editing and analytics technology during the startup showcase. By using artificial intelligence to improve sports video processing and content production efficiency, the solution helps sports organizations, event operators, and brands strengthen their digital content and social media engagement. The presentation received strong recognition from judges and industry experts.
- Mbranfiltra showcased its innovative filtration technology, attracting attention from international companies and potential partners.
- Spot AI presented its AI-powered sports video editing and analytics technology, earning recognition from judges and industry experts.
Turning International Exposure into Meaningful Collaboration
For ASPN, the value of an accelerator extends beyond training programs, professional mentorship, and business model development. More importantly, ASPN helps startups move beyond the domestic market, connect directly with international companies and investors, and transform their technologies into tangible opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
Participating in GSIC Summit APAC 2026 allowed the three startups to validate their product positioning, better understand industry demand, and establish channels for continued business discussions.
For startups preparing to expand internationally, face-to-face communication with global industry decision-makers provides valuable insight into market entry requirements while helping teams refine their business strategies and product development plans.
From GSIC Summit APAC in Singapore and SPORTEC exhibitions in Thailand and Japan to other sports industry events across the Asia-Pacific region, ASPN continues to serve as a cross-border bridge, helping sports-tech startups build sustainable international networks.
- ASPN engaged with international sports-tech partners to further expand its innovation network across the Asia-Pacific region.
- ASPN engaged with international sports-tech partners to further expand its innovation network across the Asia-Pacific region.
Expanding ASPN’s Global Sports-Tech Partnership Network
ASPN extends its sincere appreciation to the GSIC team for its invitation and hospitality, as well as to all international partners for the valuable conversations and collaboration opportunities during the summit.
The Singapore visit not only enhanced the international visibility of Taiwan’s sports-tech startups but also laid a strong foundation for future product validation, business matchmaking, and market expansion.
With the continued support of the Ministry of Sports, ASPN will keep connecting startups with global sports organizations, investors, innovation hubs, and market resources. By empowering more promising sports-tech startups to expand beyond borders and pursue new business opportunities, ASPN aims to build a stronger, more connected, and internationally influential sports innovation ecosystem.
- ASPN will continue supporting sports-tech startups on their international journeys and bringing Taiwan’s innovation to the global stage.