Build a Great Startup in 2025 with the FI Philippines Startup Accelerator

The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Philippines 2025 program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Philippines's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Philippines 2025 Founder Institute today.

Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding.

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Philippines, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

Philippines Events:

Startup Funding in the Philippines & SEA: The Journey from Grants to IPO: 6:00pm, Jul 02, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/361718

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00am, Jul 01, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/371693
Founder’s Guide to AI: Creating Effective Content with AI: 1:00am, Jul 03, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/374046
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00am, Jul 08, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/370422
Founder’s Guide to AI: Building an MVP with No Coding Skills : 1:00am, Jul 10, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/374082
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam Velani: 1:00am, Jul 15, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/374703
Founder’s Guide to AI: Using AI to Increase Productivity: 1:00am, Jul 17, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/374126
Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 1:00am, Jul 24, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/374155
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00am, Aug 12, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/374689
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00am, Aug 19, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/374887
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00am, Aug 26, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/375539
How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 1:00am, Sep 18, 2025 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur): https://FI.co/e/373885

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The Philippines program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Allan Tan (Managing Director, Predictive Systems Inc), Artie Lopez, Francisco Lapid (DEAN PAX (Francisco) LAPID, SPAC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC), Gerard Escaler (Co-Founder, Lyrium Venture Partners Limited), Joseph De Leon (Founder, Bullet Day).

In addition, some of Philippines's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Philippines Founder Institute includes:

Alex Sy: Managing Director, ATLAS Business Consulting and Mentoring Services
Allan Tan: CEO/Chief AI Scientist, Predictive Systems Inc
Amrei Dizon, ME, CPM: Founder, Vitalstrats Creative Solutions
Andrea Livotto: Partner, TenX2
Annaliza Laxamana: Founder and CEO, Modern Ads and Promo, Inc.
Apollo Sangalang: Founder, Sangalang & Gaerlan, Business Lawyers
Arup Maity: President, BlastAsia
Atty. Marvyn Gaerlan: Attorney, Sangalang & Gaerlan, Business Lawyers
Carlo Calimon: President, StartUp Village
Carlo Sagun: President and CEO, Bayan Family of Foundations
Carlo Silva: CEO, Shoppable
Carlos Ang: Founder & CEO, SUDS CLOTHING CARE GRP
Darwin Rivers: Founder - Philippines HR Group, PHIlHRG Inc
Francisco Lapid: Chairman, SPAC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC
Franco Varona: Managing Partner, Foxmont Capital Partners
Gerard Escaler: Co-Founder, Lyrium Venture Partners Limited
Gina Romero: CEO, ConnectedWomen.org
Jerry Cocabo-Yao CPM: Founder, TMSPH Training & Consultancy Services
Jj Disini: Managing Partner, Disini and Disini
Joel Santos: PRESIDENT, THAMES INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
John D. Evans, CFA: Founder & General Manager, SEIML Ventures
Jorge Wieneke: Founder & CEO, TOKYO TEMPURA
Joseph De Leon: Founder, MAIN [Manila Angel Investors Network]
Juan Roy: President, Regenerative Transformation Institute
Karin Wellbrock: Executive Leadership Coach and Co-Founder, Kay Group K.K.
Kevin Brockland: Founder & Managing Partner, Indelible Ventures:
Mark Pe: Private Wealth Portfolio -IFA GROUP HEAD, COL FINANCIAL
Marvin Adolfo: EVP, AISTAC Alpha Innovative Skills Training
Niña Terol: Founder & CEO, Imaginable Impact
Paul Pajo: Director, Incubation Management Head & TBI , Benilde HiFi
Peng Ong: Managing Director, Monk's Hill Ventures
Prof JAY Bernardo, III: Chairman , Bayan Family of Foundations, Inc.
Quenby Go: Executive Director, Manila Angel Investors Network.PH
Roger Do: CEO, Co-Founder, Watchdog Cyber Defense
Steph Naval: Founder & CEO, Empath
Voltaire Magpayo: Board Member, Small Business Corporation