Director Introduction

Chairman

ChingYao Huang
Chairman

Current Position

  • VP for Office of Industry-Academia Co-Creation
  • Managing Director, Center of Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy (IAPS)
  • Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering
  • Adjunct Professor, Research Institute of Technology Management

Vice Chairperson

Huang Chih-Yuan
Vice Chairperson

Current Position

  • Founding Partner, YA LIAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT CO., LTD.,

Executive Director

Liu Su-Chuan
Executive Director

Current Position

  • Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and Distribution Management, Chaoyang University of Technology
  • Deputy Director, Office of Industry-Academia Cooperation
  • Director, Innovation Incubation Center

 

Board of Directors Seats

Position Name Current Position
Director
Lee Kuang-Bin
General Manager, Taiwan Shin Kong Global Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
General Manager, Shane Education
Deputy Secretary-General, Cross-Border Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association
Director
Lee Kuo-Hao
General Manager, SinoPac Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
Director
Lin Ying-Chieh
Counselor, Taiwan Incubator (TI)
Director
Chen Wan-Fen
Director, Development Center for Biotechnology

Supervisors Seats

Position Name Current Position
Executive Supervisor
Tang Kai-Li
Director, Innovation Incubation Center, Chaoyang University of Technology
Supervisor
Kao Chuan-Te
Vice President of Administration and Finance, Carbon-Based Technology
Supervisor
Hsueh Jui-Teng
Partner, Meridian Venture Partners LLC; TX Ventures INC

Become a Member

Membership Invitation from the Secretariat of the Asia-Pacific Accelerator Network (AAN)

We sincerely invite you to join our association, the Asia-Pacific Accelerator Network (AAN).

The mechanisms for nurturing startups in Taiwan have evolved from government-driven “Incubation Centers” to the more diverse and advanced “Startup Accelerators” in recent years. Both play critical roles in providing business support to help startups grow and expand opportunities. Startup accelerators, in particular, focus on short-term programs lasting three to six months, emphasizing fundraising support and cross-industry, cross-border matchmaking. These approaches are designed to boost the commercial value of startups through rapid acceleration.

Recognizing the flourishing concept of startup acceleration in the Asia-Pacific region, AAN was officially established in January 2018. It connects incubation and innovation organizations across Taiwan and neighboring countries, fostering cross-border collaboration under a shared vision of mutual development. AAN warmly welcomes accelerators, startup incubation organizations, investment companies and their departments, venture capitalists, and angel investors from the Asia-Pacific region to join us. Our goal is to drive partnerships between domestic and international enterprises and startups, ultimately achieving the objective of industrial innovation.

AAN is a pioneering and innovative organization, comprising elite professionals from accelerators and the venture capital community. With passion and a spirit of service, we aim to cultivate entrepreneurial seeds and infuse vitality into Taiwan’s future economy. The Secretariat of AAN feels deeply honored to extend this invitation to talented individuals and experts to join the AAN family and work alongside our members in charting new milestones in this new era.

We look forward to welcoming you to AAN and collaborating to achieve greater success.

Yours sincerely,

The Secretariat of AAN

Member Benefits

Benefits
Priority Event Participation
Exclusive Online Community
Exclusive Free Access to Paid Events
Premium Startup Investment Referrals
Exclusive Group Membership Perks
Invitation to Exclusive Events
Corporate Branding and Promotion
Individual Membership (Annual Fee: NT$3,000)
Priority registration for events organized by AAN
Access to a platform for networking and sharing experiences with other members
Free participation in at least one paid event (e.g., Spotlight, matchmaking meetings; value: NT$10,000)
Periodic recommendations for startup projects; invitation to at least one investment matchmaking meeting (value: NT$5,000)
Corporate Membership (Annual Fee: NT$30,000)
Priority registration for events organized by AAN
Access to a platform for networking and sharing experiences with other members
Free participation in at least one paid event for up to two members (value: NT$20,000)
Periodic recommendations for startup projects; invitation to at least three investment matchmaking meetings (value: NT$15,000)
Registration for up to two members with access to collaboration opportunities and priority invitations for events
Invitations to AAN and international partner activities, such as VIP dinners, international forums, and professional workshops
Display of corporate logo and introduction of business activities on AAN’s official website, social media, and events to enhance corporate brand image

Annual Highlights

AAN Annual General Meeting & Investment Matching
Taiwan-UK Semiconductor Academia-Industry Collaboration & Business Matchmaking Conference
KPMG Equity Design & Investment Terms Workshop
Japan Delegation Selection Meeting
Startup ESG Practical Insights and Smart Data Applications Workshop
Practical Presentation Strategy Workshop
Curated Investment & Business Matchmaking Conference
Kyushu-Tokyo Delegation Visit
Smart Biomedical Investment & Business Matchmaking Conference
May 22, 2024
June 6, 2024
July 5, 2024
July 29, 2024
September 11, 2024
September 30, 2024
October 15, 2024
October 28 - November 1, 2024
November 19, 2024

Focus on AI & Semiconductors
Uniting Partners from 6 Countries

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AAN Forum

The annual gathering of the Asia-Pacific accelerator community brings together startups, accelerators, government representatives, investors, and industry leaders. The forum explores innovation trends and expands collaboration opportunities, aiming to enhance the impact of the Asia-Pacific startup ecosystem.

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AAN Award

Created to encourage innovation and drive industrial development, the AAN Award invites startup representatives from six partner countries to participate in an international pitch competition. The winners will receive shared resources and support from AAN’s international partners.



Membership Application Steps

Step1

Download the Form

Download the membership form, fill it out, and sign.

Step2

Submit the Form

Send the original signed form to the association.

Step3

Internal Review

The association will conduct a review. Upon approval, you will be notified to proceed with payment.



Step4

Complete Payment

Pay the membership fee: a one-time entrance fee of NT$1,000 and an annual membership fee.

Step5

Membership Completion

Upon completing payment, you will be officially notified as a member.

Submission Address

Asia-Pacific Accelerator Network Association

3rd Floor, No. 2, Section 4, Nanjing East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City 105, Taiwan.



Annual Membership Fee

  • Individual Membership: NT$3,000 per year.
  • Corporate Membership: NT$30,000 per year.

Bank Remittance Information

Account Name: Asia-Pacific Accelerator Network Association

Bank: Hua Nan Bank (008), Xinwei Branch (1496)

Account Number: 149-10-010698-5

 

Important Note:

After making the payment, please provide the last 5 digits of the remittance information for confirmation.




Document Download Area

AAN Membership Information Document

Individual Membership Application Form

Corporate Membership Application Form

Corporate Membership Representative Change Application Form