An assistive tool for the blind, which seeks to bridge the gap in inclusive education by combining empathy and technology, has won a startup pitching competition of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Davao City. The agency said the tool, dubbed as BRAILLEiance, provides a...
The Innovative Startup Act (ISA) Steering Committee led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are teaming up to showcase Filipino innovation and entrepreneurial...
As households across the Philippines face the brunt of skyrocketing food prices—particularly in fruits and vegetables—an inspiring wave of innovation is sweeping through the agribusiness sector. Recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals a troubling 9.4 percent inflation...
A consortium of technology business innovators (TBIs) has launched a project to develop a five-year roadmap aimed at identifying collaboration opportunities and support for startups in Metro Manila. The Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystems of Startups - National...
President Marcos has assured Filipino inventors and startups that the government will find ways to commercialize their products as he recognized that startups "generally have a high failure rate." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Speaking at the 2024 National Invention...
Manila’s startup ecosystem posted a dramatic 72 percent compound annual growth rate valued at $6.4 billion, according to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. The GSER launch at London Tech Week reported that Manila’s startup...
Age doesn’t matter, as many would say. The Backscoop Founder lived by these words to succeed in the Southeast Asian tech business industry. Recently, seven Filipinos were officially listed under the Forbes 30 under 30 – a global collection of young and successful businesspeople, leaders, and...
GUEST COLUMNIST By AMANDA CUA How did you do your Christmas shopping this year? Thanks to TikTok, we’ve got extra-long wishlists and have brand new gift ideas. And I’m sure you spent 11.11 and 12.12 hunting for Christmas steals to treat yourself (or others). When was the last time you...
GUEST COLUMNIST By AMANDA CUA You might be receiving your last order soon. About two weeks ago, Delivery Hero scaled down a portion of its Asia business. Now, you might be thinking, “So what? Who’s Delivery Hero, anyway?” But you might want to pay a little bit more attention to...
GUEST COLUMNIST By AMANDA CUA Three years ago, I didn’t even know there was a Philippine startup ecosystem. But now, I’m a Filipino startup founder myself. And here’s how I got here. So, what’s a startup? But first, some clarifications. Is any technology-related company a startup? Or...
GUEST COLUMNIST By AMANDA CUA We all know the Philippines as a talent hub. Business Process Outsourcing companies (BPOs) alone contribute almost $30 billion to the national economy, and the country also holds around 10 to 15 percent of the global BPO market. Filipinos are well-known...
Digital transformation has revolutionized the business landscape and has put startups upfront giving them a competitive advantage. Startups are leveraging digital tools and platforms to create innovative solutions, disrupt traditional industries, and create new markets. Herewith, the startup...
