2014/08/06   APEC Accelerator Network Summit 2014-Sheraton Grande Taipei Hotel In order to encourage entrepreneurship in APEC region, the Intel Asia Pacific Challenge & Siemens New Ventures Forum, with APEC is designed for 35 preselected startup teams to present in a competitive process in front of an international panel of experts, judges and investors through August 6th to 7th, 2014 in Taipei. The Challenge seeks to connect entrepreneurs with needs for disruptive innovation solution, build international business relationships, and facilitate fundraising activities between investors and startups across Asia- Pacific region. For these 2 days, the APEC Accelerator Network Summit will take place in the morning, and utilize a format of symposium style discussions and structured networking sessions in order to generate visionary commentary. While the Intel Asia Pacific Challenge & Siemens New Ventures Forum, with APEC, will start in the afternoon to provide a platform for startups at various stages who seek internationalization, corporate partnerships and opportunities to showcase their business strategies and products in front of industry influencers. More Information: http://www.apecaccelerator.org/