SHANGHAI, CHINA – The Asia Innovation Hub (AIH) , in partnership with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center (NEC) ,
successfully launched the first phase of its highly anticipated "Accelerate to US Capital Market" Flagship Executive
Program. The opening residency was held from December 19 to 21, 2024, at Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance.
Unicorns Ready for the Global Stage
This intensive course is designed for senior executives and founders in Asia who are aiming to explore the U.S. Capital
Market IPO opportunities. This inaugural cohort is particularly distinguished, comprising executive Participants from
unicorn-level high-value entities across diverse, high-growth sectors: High-tech AI Industry, Hospital and Healthcare
Systems, SAAS (Software as a Service), AI Hardware and Software Integration, and Food and Beverage Industry. The
participation of these leaders underscores the program’s mission to officially launch and accelerate the path for Asia’s
elite innovators toward achieving a Nasdaq IPO.
The launch in Shanghai marks the beginning of a robust, hybrid learning journey. Following the initial three-day
residency, Participants will engage in additional weeks of online coursework. The program will culminate in a six-day U.S.
visit in April 2026 , which includes attending panels at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco and
participating in the graduation event at the Nasdaq Times Square headquarters in New York.
The Asia Innovation Hub’s mission is clear: to enhance inclusion, diversity, and access to Nasdaq's global capital markets
for publicly traded and emerging innovative companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Through this flagship program, AIH
and NEC are cementing Taiwan and the wider APAC region as a pivotal source for future Nasdaq listings.