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ACASE
ACASE is an organization focused on facilitating the commercialization of Australian technology in the Asian market through strategic partnerships and support for startups. They work with various stakeholders, including industry bodies and universities.
Overview
What ACASE does
What ACASE is
ACASE is an organization focused on facilitating the commercialization of Australian technology in the Asian market through strategic partnerships and support for startups. They work with various stakeholders, including industry bodies and universities.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2015
- Approximate age
- About 11 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 2, 2026
Official channels
Find ACASE elsewhere
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Capability profile
ACASE as a community
Community overview
ACASE (Australia - China Association of Scientists and Entrepreneurs) is a not-for-profit organization based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 2015, ACASE focuses on technology commercialization and innovation cooperation in the Asia Pacific region. The organization aims to support the startup ecosystem by providing a range of services and programs to help clients and partners achieve entrepreneurial and innovation success in the Asian market.
Community focus
ACASE invests in technology commercialization and innovation cooperation, specifically targeting Australian startups looking to expand into Asian markets. The organization provides tailored services and programs to facilitate market entry and growth opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.
Member value
Members benefit from access to tailored programs designed to assist in market entry and growth in Asia, including workshops, networking opportunities, and pitch competitions.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- September 19, 2024
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Asia
Community activity
- Annual events
- 1
Events and activity
ACASE hosts various events, including the Nexus and NexStar programs, which feature workshops, networking, and pitch competitions. The Nexus event includes competitions and forums focused on business growth in Asia, while the NexStar program connects international students with businesses. Additionally, the 2024 Australia-China Technology and Innovation Forum is scheduled for September 19, 2024.
Notable members
Key team members include Erica Xie, Co-founder of Tanggram; Moses Lim, Global Business Development Director of Green Eco Technologies; and Michael Wang, Founder and CEO of Telecare.
Common questions
What to know about ACASE
Upseed classifies ACASE under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 2, 2026
Known limits
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