Innovation and Sustainability in the Hotel Industry
Our program in the Philippines seeks to accelerate promising Singaporean startups into an innovation ecosystem that have yet to be tapped. Startups will have the opportunity to work in promising markets of growth that focuses on the Philippines’ innovation landscape - such as mobile economy, enterprise tech and e-commerce. The program will connect startups to the relevant stakeholders, as well as provide guidance and mentorships to expand their network to the Philippines market.
Philippines, Manila
Program Benefits
Mentorship with Experts
Great mentors can help startups avoid costly mistakes and succeed in their goals. We’ll connect you with experts and industry leaders who will guide you on how to drive your business growth in Philippines.
Practical Training
This 5-week program consists of practical workshops that will give you a strong foundation to enter and scale your business in Philipp. These sessions combine expert knowledge with practical advice to help you navigate the market, address business challenges and expand your network of useful contacts.
Government Support
This program is Initiated by Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) and organised by Plug and Play. Startups will receive support and guidance from the relevant Philippines' corporations and venture capitals.
Program Timeline
Week 1
Onboarding & Ventures Assessment
Week 2 & 3
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Sales & Business Culture in Manila
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Legal & Regulations in Manila
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Pitch Polishing & Recording
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Corporate Dealflows
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1-1 Mentorship
Curated Workshop & Office Hour
Week 4
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Expert Panels from selected Manila Corporations
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Startup Panels from selected Manila Startups
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1-1 sessions with Expert Panel Speakers
Curated Panels, Fireside Chat, & Office Hour
Week 5
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This Expo Day will coincide with our bi-annual Plug and Play APAC Summit.
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You will get to pitch at APAC Summit, to a wider audience of about 3,000 guests.
EXPO Day
Some of the Mentors You Can Work With
Toby Floro
Investment Officer, ADB Ventures
Edsel Tupaz
Partner, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
Tina di Cicco
Mentor, German Accelerator SEA
Nico Sibal
Director, Portfolio Management, Foxmont Capital Partners
Perry Ferrer
Chairman & CEO, EMS Group
Andrew Ong
CEO, Gong Cha
Eric Manuel
Philippines Representative, Management, ARCH Capital
Miko David
Co-founder, David & Golyat
Nina Terol
Co-Founder, KickFireKitchen
Joey Gurango
Business Technology Coach, Founder, Servio Tech
Joseph de Leon
Director & Venture Strategy Advisor, Gravitas Prime
Anderson Tan
Managing General Partner, AOCP
Jay Fajardo
CEO and Co-Founder, Proudcloud, Medifi
Arnold Moralejo
Investor, President, Shatter Tech Venture Holdings
Jun Lozada
CEO, Galilleo
Some of the Industry Professionals that You Can Engage With
Download our case studies
The Success Story of Kinobi & F(DEV)
Developing an immersive curriculum that demystifies and empowers more Filipinos to create, launch, and mint NFTs that showcase local talent and culture.
The Success Story of FilPass & F(DEV)
Providing a more accessible way to identify its diverse workforce with flexible operations in both virtual and physical spaces.
