Mr. Tang, Hao
Managing Director,
Jiangsu Tuspark
Hao Tang is not just a leader in China’s innovation landscape, he is a global connector shaping how science parks attract and scale startups worldwide. With dual MBA degrees from the University of Missouri (USA) and Nanjing University (China), and professional stints at Philips (Netherlands), Indra (Spain), and IBM (USA), he embodies international expertise and cross-border vision.
His career has always been about turning big ideas into real breakthroughs. As Assistant Dean at the Jiangsu Industrial Technology International Research Institute, he worked with IBM to deliver game-changing technology transfer projects, including bringing the Power8 (RSIC) CPU chip into Jiangsu and building the OpenPower ecosystem in China. These milestones gave him a unique edge in driving innovation that is global in scale, yet local in impact
Today, as Managing Director of Jiangsu Tuspark, Hao Tang leads a powerhouse recognized as a national-level innovation space, incubator, and accelerator. Under his leadership, Tuspark has launched the flagship “SLP Soft Landing” program, which has already helped overseas startups land successfully in China while enabling Chinese innovators to expand abroad. From creating the Tuspark Netherlands Innovation Center to forging partnerships with governments in the Netherlands, Denmark, and beyond, he has built bridges where innovation, capital, and talent flow seamlessly across borders. As IASP’s representative in Jiangsu, Hao Tang continues to champion international collaboration and ESG-driven growth.
Session: 8
Soft Landing Program: How Science Parks Can Attract Global Startups
Expanding into a new country is one of the toughest challenges for startups. Legal hurdles, cultural differences, and talent gaps can stall even the most promising ventures. Science parks, however, can change that equation.
In this session, Mr. Tang Hao, Managing Director of Jiangsu Tuspark and President of IASP Asia-Pacific Division, will share the proven “SLP Soft Landing” framework that has enabled international ventures and talent to successfully establish in Nanjing and beyond.
Participants will gain:
- Barrier Insights – a clear view of the key challenges that global startups face when entering new markets.
- A Practical Framework – how a structured soft-landing program can provide one-stop support, from business registration to strategic partnerships.
- The ESG Edge – why embedding sustainability makes science parks magnets for the next generation of high-impact ventures.
This session will offer practical takeaways for science park leaders, policy makers, and ecosystem builders who want to strengthen their role as gateways for global innovation.
