LET'S BOOST - ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator

ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator

A Dynamic and Innovative Ecosystem for Sport Tech Startups

To Build a Dynamic and Innovative Ecosystem

Startups

Contries

Million USD

BOOST YOUR IMPACTFUL IDEAS

with Asia's pioneering sports technology innovation accelerator!

The ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator is supported by the Sports Administration, Ministry of Education Taiwan, and executed by IAPS ( Center of Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy, NYCU). It collaborates with the 11 member economies of the APEC Sport Policy Network (ASPN) to jointly accelerate your sports tech innovation journey!

ASPN is composed of Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, Philippines, and Chile. ASPN aims to promote international sporting events and talent development related to sports in the Asia-Pacific region and create a platform for member countries to exchange and share their experiences.

Under the ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator, IAPS and our international partners from the Asia-Pacific region, including BlackStorm Consulting Singapore, Startup GoGo Japan, Beyond 4 Malaysia, and QBO Innovation Hub Philippines, provide the best route for startups to enter the Asia-Pacific and Taiwanese markets!

Integrating official government resources from ASPN member economies, international cooperation partners in business, investment, and incubation, along with well-known corporate partners like Taiwan Decathlon, Taiwan Mobile, and Sports Note, and over a hundred Taiwanese and Asia-Pacific mentors and professionals, we offer professional workshops and business matchmaking in the sports sector, focusing on the Asia-Pacific market.

For those who want to enter the Asia-Pacific market, don’t miss out on the ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator. Everything you need is right here!

Program Roadmap

Jan.
Orientation

Mar.
Kickoff Bootcamp

Apr.-Jun.
Master Class

May.
Sports Meetup

Jun.
Business Matchmaking

Aug.
ASPN Workshop

Program Completed

Feb
Application Extension

Apr.
Full Body Check

Apr.-Jun.
Webinar

Jun.
Midterm Review

Jul.
Pitch Review

Aug.
Demo Day

ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator Batch 1 Application Open!

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ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator - Pioneering Innovation Together!

Retrospect Video - ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator Batch 1

Demo Day - Igniting Innovation to the Next Level!

From Taiwan Pioneering Asia-Pacific 🚀

The program will be conducted in a HYBRID format – International startups will have a 100% Virtual program and local Taiwanese startups will be invited to several physical events.

*International startups that will be able to travel to Taiwan will also be optionally invited to attend the physical events.

ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator

Batch 2

Startups

Contries

Million USD

ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator

Building an Asia-Pacific Sports Tech Innovation Ecosystem

TAILORED VALUE

🎯 Accelerated 117 startups from 25 different countries
💸 Created more than 28.0M USD worth of investment and business values for startups
🤝 Connecting startups with international companies in similar fields (Ex: Decathlon, Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd.), and creating POC chances.
🎓 Establishing an Eco-system chain of industry-academia cooperation.
💡 Provide 1-on-1 Sessions with 100+ Expert Mentors from around the world

A collaborative ecosystem between the startups, industry (Sport & Technology), and academia (National Taiwan Sports University) has been successfully established here in Taiwan. Meanwhile, ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator also maintains a strong connection with more than 100 regional and international mentors in different specializations.

MEET OUR POWERFUL INVESTORS AND MENTORS

IN THIS PROGRAM

Bringing great mentors to the table

Bringing great mentors to the table who will help you find the most promising opportunities and work with you to create great solutions. Our advisory board members are comprised of founders, industry professionals, and investors who will participate in meeting to help your pitches.

Asia-Pacific Partners

ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator

Program Events

Kickoff Bootcamp

Invitations are extended to startups from both domestic and international to participate in a presentation competition.

The International Association of Sports Professionals (IAPS) and experts from various fields will evaluate the teams’ solutions and potential. The selection process will identify 10-14 promising startup teams to enter the program.

Full Body Check

Meet the Big-Shots!

We will invite mentors to analyze startups’ structure and condition and providing suggesstions.

Through in-depth interviews, mentors will assess startups and assist in establishing milestones. Depending on the each team’s needs, efforts will be made to match mentorship experts with investors to provide tailored support.

Startup's Drive & Scale from 0 to 1

Invite entrepreneurship speakers to guide teams through the journey of starting a business from 0 to 1. This includes identifying key questions, assembling a team, setting phased value goals, and crafting a compelling business plan with a narrative to secure necessary resources and complete entrepreneurial milestones.

Pitch Workshop

Inviting internationally renowned professional instructors to impart advanced presentation design methods to startups. Facilitating the precise communication of information within the company and creating impactful presentation and communication experiences.

Online Workshops

Inviting industry experts and key partners from IAPS to take you deep into the Asia-Pacific market.

This workshop series offers insights from experts in various fields, practical case studies, and assistance in connecting startup with IAPS’s collaboration partners.

Sports Meetup

Specific match-made meetings for the startups to discuss with the high-level university professors from sports academia in Taiwan, seeking opportunities for industry-academia collaborations.

Business Negotiation Workshop

Invite industry negotiation experts to break down the entire negotiation process—from preparation before the negotiation, to opening, middle stages, and closing. Each phase has its applicable strategies, enabling teams to gain a deep understanding of the sophisticated art of negotiation.

Midterm Review

The mentors will review the milestone progress of startups in this phase.

Additionally, the mentors will keep coaching on the startups’ development.

Taiwan Excellence Workshop

Invite representatives from the TAITRA to introduce the Taiwan Excellence Award and the international opportunities it offers to awardees, such as participation in global exhibitions, media promotions, digital marketing, and channel matchmaking, enhancing global visibility for brands. Additionally, invite startups who have won the award multiple times to share tips on crafting application proposals for the Taiwan Excellence Award, significantly increasing the chances of winning and effectively linking startups with TAITRA’s industry promotion resources.

Business Matchmaking

Inviting IAPS partners, sports associations, and startups to engage in discussions and explore potential collaboration opportunities together.

Pitch Review

After a period of mentorship, value addition, operational strategy refinement, and presentation modifications, inviting experts from various fields to conduct a comprehensive assessment and adjustment for the team.

Demo Day

Demo Day serves as the ultimate platform for showcasing the startup’s training outcomes. The event will invite judges from various backgrounds, including investment consultants, sports industry professionals, media representatives, international organizations, and incubation institutions.

These judges will assess the teams based on criteria such as capabilities, services, positioning, and potential.