Wazzup Pilipinas!?
The Philippine Startup Ecosystem
The Philippine startup ecosystem is set to ignite a new wave of innovation and collaboration as the country gears up for the 6th edition of the Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) from November 11-15, 2024. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), this year's event promises to be a powerful convergence of stakeholders united under a common goal - to elevate and accelerate Filipino innovation for sustainable growth and global competitiveness in Southeast Asia.
With the theme "ISA Para sa Bayan: Igniting Filipino Innovation," the five-day conference will serve as a platform for the government, private sector, and NGOs to come together and drive the Philippines' startup ecosystem forward. The week-long event will feature a series of activities happening at multiple venues nationwide, connecting the startup community and shaping the future of the region's startup landscape.
Key discussions will focus on AI and other emerging technologies, and integrating sustainability in innovations and business practices. PHSW24 will also feature sessions from the ISA Steering Committee Founding Agencies, highlighting their accomplishments for the year and their plans for the startup ecosystem and community in the coming years.
Some of the highlight events include the return of Geeks on a Beach, an international conference that aims to drive discussions about the future of technology and innovation in Southeast Asia; the "Startup Pinay x Founder" conference, which provides a platform for empowering female innovators and entrepreneurs; and "Greennovation Nation," a session dedicated to exploring sustainability in business and innovation, all co-organized to spotlight the year's most promising Filipino startups.
The event will also witness the second edition of the "MMIC Startup Awards," recognizing the "Game Changing Startups for 2024" that have made significant strides in the industry.
Throughout the week, community events will also take place nationwide to drive regional startup growth and foster collaboration within the broader startup ecosystem. Partners including Villigro Philippines, ICEBOX TBI, Cebrro, Exptron, TOMASINNO Center - University of Santo Tomas (UST), ASEAN Manila, Eskwelabs, Geeks.PH, New Energy Nexus Philippines, Startup Village, TechInAsia, Viwawani Foundation, Startup QC, Ateneo Blue Nest, Batangas State University, and others will spearhead these events, bringing together over 2,000 in-person attendees across the country, 150+ speakers, and 120+ startups.
These events exemplify the collaborative spirit and diversity of the Filipino startup ecosystem, enabling attendees to learn, interact, network, and collaborate across five tracks: Discover, Develop, Collaborate, Invest, and Showcase.
"The sixth edition of Philippine Startup Week aims to broaden our horizon by not only fostering innovation within the Philippines but also strengthening connections across Southeast Asia. With funding investments for Filipino startups on the rise after the 'funding winter,' we are committed to empowering local entrepreneurs to make a significant impact in the region," said Usec Leah Buendia of DOST and the ISA Chairwoman.
The Philippine Startup Week 2024 is made possible with the support of several partners and sponsors.
The Philippine startup ecosystem is set to ignite a new wave of innovation and collaboration as the country gears up for the 6th edition of the Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) from November 11-15, 2024. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), this year's event promises to be a powerful convergence of stakeholders united under a common goal - to elevate and accelerate Filipino innovation for sustainable growth and global competitiveness in Southeast Asia.
With the theme "ISA Para sa Bayan: Igniting Filipino Innovation," the five-day conference will serve as a platform for the government, private sector, and NGOs to come together and drive the Philippines' startup ecosystem forward. The week-long event will feature a series of activities happening at multiple venues nationwide, connecting the startup community and shaping the future of the region's startup landscape.
Key discussions will focus on AI and other emerging technologies, and integrating sustainability in innovations and business practices. PHSW24 will also feature sessions from the ISA Steering Committee Founding Agencies, highlighting their accomplishments for the year and their plans for the startup ecosystem and community in the coming years.
Some of the highlight events include the return of Geeks on a Beach, an international conference that aims to drive discussions about the future of technology and innovation in Southeast Asia; the "Startup Pinay x Founder" conference, which provides a platform for empowering female innovators and entrepreneurs; and "Greennovation Nation," a session dedicated to exploring sustainability in business and innovation, all co-organized to spotlight the year's most promising Filipino startups.
The event will also witness the second edition of the "MMIC Startup Awards," recognizing the "Game Changing Startups for 2024" that have made significant strides in the industry.
Throughout the week, community events will also take place nationwide to drive regional startup growth and foster collaboration within the broader startup ecosystem. Partners including Villigro Philippines, ICEBOX TBI, Cebrro, Exptron, TOMASINNO Center - University of Santo Tomas (UST), ASEAN Manila, Eskwelabs, Geeks.PH, New Energy Nexus Philippines, Startup Village, TechInAsia, Viwawani Foundation, Startup QC, Ateneo Blue Nest, Batangas State University, and others will spearhead these events, bringing together over 2,000 in-person attendees across the country, 150+ speakers, and 120+ startups.
These events exemplify the collaborative spirit and diversity of the Filipino startup ecosystem, enabling attendees to learn, interact, network, and collaborate across five tracks: Discover, Develop, Collaborate, Invest, and Showcase.
"The sixth edition of Philippine Startup Week aims to broaden our horizon by not only fostering innovation within the Philippines but also strengthening connections across Southeast Asia. With funding investments for Filipino startups on the rise after the 'funding winter,' we are committed to empowering local entrepreneurs to make a significant impact in the region," said Usec Leah Buendia of DOST and the ISA Chairwoman.
The Philippine Startup Week 2024 is made possible with the support of several partners and sponsors.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
Post a Comment