Turning Technology
into Industrial Value.
On demand execution platform for Asia’s life sciences and materials ventures
A global business platform
Aqon Partners® is a global business platform that helps Asian innovators in life sciences, material sciences, and specialty chemicals expand into Europe and the United States.
We connect investors, technology companies, and industrial leaders to accelerate technology transfer, industrial scale up, and business execution. Our mission is to transform scientific innovation into measurable industrial and financial value.
Our team combines the structure and discipline of major global companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia with the agility and efficiency of a startup.
We are doers. Lean, hands on, and impact driven. We deliver execution that turns breakthrough technologies into scalable industrial success.
We deliver growth, speed, and value creation.
Aqon Partners supports Asia to Europe and Asia to United States expansion in life sciences, materials, and specialty chemicals. We provide business on demand solutions that help innovators and investors bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial implementation. Our expertise covers go to market strategy, technology transfer, licensing partnerships, and industrial scale up execution.
Flexible and mission based
Lean and connected
We operate with a lean and connected approach. We work side by side with clients and investors to align strategy, partners, and execution. Together, we accelerate technology industrialisation and unlock global market access.
Wide range and global
Aqon Partners brings together senior leaders in chemicals, life sciences, and materials. We combine cross border industrial experience with an entrepreneurial mindset to scale Asia born innovations.
Stéphane Ferreira
Managing Partner
International Business and Technology Transfer Leader
France & Europe
25+ years with DuPont, Arkema, and Carbios. Leads technology transfer and industrial scale up across Europe, Korea, Japan, and China.
Engineer and Master of Science in Life Sciences – Institut Agro Montpellier. Executive education – INSEAD and Yonsei University. French Foreign Trade Advisor [CCEF]. Appointed by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs [MEAE] | French, English, and Spanish.
Xuanlei “Lei” Zhang
Advisory Board Member
Strategy and Green Tech Partnerships Leader
Greater China
25+ years with Sinochem, CNOOC, and Sinopec. Expert in green technology strategy, cross border partnerships, investment, and industrial branding. Supports market entry and licensing for Western and Asian innovators.
Also serves with SizeAd Communication in Hong Kong to align industry and brand building.
Master’s in finance and economics – Sciences Po Bordeaux. Bachelor’s in marketing and psychology – Chinese Academy of Sciences | Chinese, English, and French.
Amy Cooper
Advisory Board Member
Commercial Expansion and Cross-Cultural Partnerships Leader
United States & North America
25+ years with DuPont, Chemours, LB Group, and Carbios. Expert in sales expansion, customer partnerships, and connecting Western markets with Asian manufacturing.
Nearly ten years on the board of the Phagebiotics Foundation supporting biotech therapy advancement with global institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – University of Kentucky. MBA – Wilmington University | English and Spanish.
Eizaburo “Eddie” Nishikawa
Advisory Board Member
Advanced Materials and Industrial Partnerships Leader
Japan & North-East Asia
25+ years with Arkema, Umicore, Sojitz, and Carbios. Deep knowledge of Japan industrial ecosystems and supplier networks. Strengthens Asia Europe partnerships with pragmatic and collaborative execution.
Contributes to Japan’s Labour Bureau by advising and supporting small businesses in their development.
Bachelor in Human Sciences – Keio University, Tokyo. MBA in Financial Management – University of Wales, Tokyo | Japanese and English.
A business platform helping Asian innovators in Life Sciences, Material Sciences, and Specialty Chemicals expand to Europe and the U.S.
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Based in Paris — operating globally