The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have come together to launch the 6th annual Philippine Startup Week 2024 (PHSW24), from November 11-15, at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion, Taguig City, supported by SCALE NCR
This year’s theme, “ISA Para sa Bayan: Igniting Filipino Innovation,” centers around uniting government, private sector, and NGOs to fuel innovation and build a globally competitive startup ecosystem.
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PHSW24 will offer five days of events across the Philippines, featuring funding insights, women-led innovation sessions, AI and technology discussions, and sustainability workshops. Highlight sessions include “Geeks on a Beach,” “Pivotal: Rise of SEA Tech,” and “Greenovation Nation,” along with the “Pivotal 25” showcase of standout Filipino startups and the KMC Startup Awards.
In her remarks, DOST Usec. Leah Buendia emphasized the event’s regional significance, stating, “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. As one of the leading startup ecosystems in SEA, we will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders from across the region, laying the groundwork for a more collaborative, resilient, and globally competitive startup ecosystem.”
PHSW24 has grown since its 2019 debut to become the nation’s largest startup conference, gathering over 155,000 participants and over 350 startups, with strong support from Google, PWC, and other major industry partners.
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