With the support of 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), participated in InnoVEX 2026 from June 2 to 5.
As part of the NYCU Pavilion, ASPN showcased Taiwan’s strengths in technological innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and startup development at one of Asia’s leading international startup exhibitions.
ASPN led eight sports-tech startups from Taiwan and abroad—IMOTEK, Healthy Plate, WUSA, NeuinX, Wave Company, Ochy, EBR, and AQUIVIO—to present their innovations to global corporations, investors, and industry partners. Their solutions covered a diverse range of fields, including AI-powered sports analytics, smart nutrition, sports performance technology, health management, and digital sports applications.
In addition to product showcases and market engagement, ASPN invited international sports-tech partners from Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines to share their expertise. These sessions helped participating startups better understand global market trends, cross-border expansion strategies, and international ecosystem resources while opening new opportunities for business collaboration and overseas market development.
- ASPN led 8 sports-tech startups from Taiwan and abroad to InnoVEX 2026, showcasing their innovative applications and international market potential to global industry partners.
Joining the NYCU Pavilion to Showcase Taiwan’s Industry-Academia Innovation
InnoVEX brings together startups, corporations, investors, and innovation ecosystem partners from around the world, making it one of Asia’s most important international platforms for startup exchange.
By joining the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Pavilion, ASPN not only showcased the achievements of its sports-tech accelerator but also helped participating startups connect with resources and market opportunities across different industries through cross-sector engagement.
The pavilion was officially opened by Dr. Hank Huang, Chief Industry-Academia Innovation Officer at NYCU. He highlighted the university’s long-standing commitment to industry-academia collaboration, technological innovation, and global entrepreneurship. He also expressed his hope that the InnoVEX platform would help more promising technologies and startups reach the international stage.
Through its participation in InnoVEX, ASPN introduced sports technology to a broader global innovation community. The exhibition enabled international corporations and investors to discover Taiwan’s potential in digital sports, health technology, and artificial intelligence while creating opportunities for participating startups to explore cross-industry partnerships and market validation.
- Vice President Tzu-Hao Cheng of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (third from left in the front row) officially opened the pavilion and highlighted NYCU’s achievements in industry-academia collaboration and global entrepreneurship.
Government Leaders Visit the Pavilion and Recognize Sports-Tech Innovation
During the exhibition, ASPN and the participating startups were honored to welcome Premier Cho Jung-tai and Deputy Minister Huang Chi-Huang of the Ministry of Sports to the pavilion.
The government representatives learned about the technologies, product applications, and market development strategies presented by the sports-tech startups.
Both officials expressed strong recognition of the teams’ innovative achievements and encouraged them to continue integrating technological research and development with the needs of the sports industry. They also emphasized the importance of bringing innovative technologies into real-world applications to strengthen the international competitiveness of Taiwan’s sports industry.
Their visit highlighted the growing importance of sports technology within Taiwan’s innovation policies and industrial development. It also encouraged the startups to continue advancing technology development, market validation, and global expansion, bringing Taiwan’s innovations to international markets.
- Premier Cho Jung-tai visited the pavilion and learned about the technologies and products developed by ASPN-supported sports-tech startups.
- Deputy Minister Huang Chi-Huang of the Ministry of Sports visited the pavilion and experienced the technologies and products presented by ASPN-supported startups.
International Partners Share Insights into Cross-Border Market Strategies
In addition to the exhibition and product showcases, ASPN invited international mentors and sports-tech ecosystem partners to participate in sharing sessions and networking activities at the pavilion.
Participating organizations included:
- BlackStorm Consulting, Singapore
- Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), Australia
- ABSG Consulting, Hong Kong
- Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC)
- MIC, Philippines
The international partners shared practical experience and industry insights on global market trends, cross-border expansion strategies, entrepreneurial challenges, and ecosystem collaboration.
Their perspectives helped participating startups understand the market environments, partnership models, and market-entry strategies of different countries and regions.
Through direct engagement with international mentors and ecosystem partners, the startups were able to reassess their product positioning and global development strategies. The sessions also created opportunities to build long-term relationships and connect with overseas corporations, investors, accelerators, and sports industry resources.
- ASPN invited international sports-tech partners to share their expertise, helping startups understand global market trends and develop cross-border expansion strategies.
- International sports-tech partners exchanged experiences and insights directly with the participating startups.
From Showcasing Innovation to Building International Partnerships
For ASPN, participating in InnoVEX is about more than showcasing technology and accelerator achievements. More importantly, it provides sports-tech startups with an international platform where they can connect with global resources, establish cross-border partnerships, and identify suitable partners for product implementation and overseas market expansion.
The growth of the sports-tech industry requires the collective efforts of government, corporations, academia, startups, and international partners. Through major international exhibitions such as InnoVEX, ASPN continues to bring sports-tech teams from Taiwan and across the Asia-Pacific region into the global innovation ecosystem, promoting technology exchange, business matchmaking, and cross-border collaboration.
With the continued support of Taiwan’s Ministry of Sports, ASPN will further deepen its partnerships with international sports organizations, corporations, investors, and innovation accelerators.
These collaborations will help more promising sports-tech startups validate their products, expand into overseas markets, and contribute to building a more comprehensive and influential sports-tech ecosystem across the Asia-Pacific region.
- ASPN continues to connect government, industry, academia, and international partners, helping sports-tech startups expand from Taiwan into global markets.