A surge of innovation is about to unfold. Philippine Startup Week 2025, a national event dedicated to the country’s brightest minds, will ignite from November 10th to 14th, promising a pivotal moment for Filipino entrepreneurs.
This year’s theme, “Scaling Filipino Innovation: Start Local, Go Global,” isn’t just a slogan – it’s a challenge. It’s a call to action for local startups to not only thrive within the Philippines, but to confidently compete on the world stage.
Now in its sixth year, the event represents a powerful collaboration between the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Department of Information and Communications Technology. These agencies are united in their commitment to nurturing a robust national startup ecosystem.
The heart of PHSW 2025 will beat within the walls of the newly inaugurated Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina. This five-story facility will transform into a vibrant hub of conferences, expos, and networking opportunities throughout the week.
Five core tracks will guide the week’s activities: Discover, for those just beginning their entrepreneurial journey; Collaborate, fostering vital partnerships; Develop, providing the mentorship needed to scale; Showcase, a platform for startups to shine; and Invest, connecting ventures with crucial funding.
Attendees will gain exclusive insights into upcoming initiatives designed to strengthen the Philippine startup landscape. They’ll also have the chance to connect with leading venture capital firms, influential startup champions, and the nation’s most promising startups.
Philippine Startup Week is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst. It’s a space where solutions to both local and global challenges are born, refined, and presented to the world.
This event is an open invitation to founders, investors, advocates, and anyone captivated by the energy of the Philippine startup community. It’s a chance to witness, participate in, and contribute to a movement that’s reshaping the nation’s future.
