Key government agencies, homegrown startup heroes, and industry enablers convened to celebrate and accelerate the Filipino startup ecosystem at the Philippine Startup Week 2023. More
The excitement was high as the “AQTIVATE: Angel Investing Short Course” kicked off with a dynamic summit in Makati City, Philippines, a collaborative initiative powered by QBO Innovation Hub, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and IdeaSpace Investments. The summit gathered the most influential players in the world of Angel Investing to […] More
In a show of support to local startups, leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. provided free internet connectivity to the Geeks on A Beach (GOAB) conference, which connects emerging entrepreneurs with venture capital investors and technology, design, and innovation leaders. More
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has reiterated its commitment to elevating the Startup ecosystem as one of the top economic drivers for the Philippines. More
The much-awaited Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) is all set to offer a diverse and robust program that delivers knowledge, networking, and investment opportunities as it makes waves from November 22-24, 2023, in Panglao, Bohol. More
As it continues to foster innovation and empower technology-based startups, IdeaSpace Foundation, an MVP-backed accelerator, recently unveiled the six startups selected out of over a hundred applicants to join the next cohort of the flagship IdeaSpace Accelerator Program. This milestone marked the 11th iteration of the IdeaSpace Accelerator Program, underscoring its commitment to nurturing the […] More
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue the winning trend. More
Xperto, a Philippine-based tech startup company that develops digital solutions for lifelong learning and professional organizations, has announced that its CEO, Engr. Emmanuel Caguimbal, has received the prestigious Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA) Award for his outstanding contributions to his field. PFPA Award recognizes Filipino professionals who have made significant contributions to their respective […] More
There’s no reason why the next unicorn should come from the Philippines. More
The “metaverse” is one of the newest buzzwords to emerge from the developments happening in the web3 space. But more than just a buzzword, the metaverse presents limitless possibilities and opportunities for businesses and startups who want to elevate how they navigate a web3-enabled world. More
UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, has mounted its first regular mixer event, bringing in founders, industry players, venture capitalists, and investors together in a bid to hasten the development of the local startup scene. More
SeekCap, the lending marketplace of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank)’s fintech arm UBX, has been cited as among top 7 fintech startups in the Philippines by Startup Genome’s Global Startup Ecosystem Report. More