International Event

InnoVEX 2026, Asia's iconic startup tech exhibition, officially kicked off on June 2nd. This year, the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau (HSPB) once again joined forces with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) to co-create the "NYCU & HSPB Pavilion.

SWITCH 2025 concluded successfully as AAN and HSP led Taiwan startups to showcase innovation and build global connections, highlighting the global potential of “Taiwan Innovation.”

SWITCH 2025 opened with the Startup Island Taiwan Pavilion showcasing nearly 30 startups. AAN and HSP led eight HSP teams for a three-day program; Minister Wu Wen-ling attended the opening, strengthening Taiwan–Singapore collaboration and visibility.

Led by the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau and AAN, Taiwan’s startups showcased their innovation at Plug and Play APAC Summit 2025, engaging in pitch sessions and investor networking to strengthen connections with the Asia-Pacific innovation ecosystem.

The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau and AAN led eight promising startup teams to Singapore in late October to participate in SWITCH 2025, launching a series of activities focused on innovation exchange and business connectivity.

AAN is committed to serving as a vital bridge for the internationalization of Taiwan’s startups. On August 26, we supported an exchange between Japan’s EP Consulting Service and the Hsinchu Science Park, showcasing AAN’s expertise in global resource integration and cross-border collaboration.

As part of the "Startup Exchange and Business Connect Program" commissioned by the Hsinchu Science Park , the Asia Pacific Accelerator Network (AAN) proudly hosts a Joint Innovation Pavilion at InnoVEX—one of Asia’s largest startup exhibitions.

12 Startups from 6 countries gathered under one roof, showcasing their innovation, entrepreneurial passion, and visionary ideas — all contributing to a future full of possibilities.

In recent years, Taiwan-Japan startup exchanges have been thriving. To help Taiwanese startups gain deeper insights into the Japanese market and explore business opportunities, AAN (Asia-Pacific Accelerator Network) organized the Japan Business and Media Training Workshop.

📢 Exciting News!
The Asia-Pacific Accelerator Network Association (AAN), in collaboration with the Hsinchu Science Park Administration, will lead 8 innovative startups specializing in ICT applications (focusing on AI and IoT) to Japan this October.

To foster connections and collaboration between Taiwanese and Japanese startups, the Startup Go!Go! business matchmaking event, hosted by Startup Go!Go! and co-organized by FFG Venture Business Partner and the Kyushu Economic Federation, was held in Fukuoka.

To advance innovation collaboration between Taiwan and Japan and enhance exchanges among startups, FFG Venture Business Partner and PARKS (Platform for All Regions of Kyushu & Okinawa for Startup-ecosystem, PARKS) jointly hosted a business networking event in Fukuoka today.