Driving Innovations Across Borders 🇵🇭🇸🇬

AHG Lab team Rene Cuartero and Joshua Lacson Mabanag had the opportunity to have a conversation with Gabrielle Tan Lay Khim from SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, where we engaged in a meaningful discussion about the current state of the Philippine startup ecosystem and explored potential synergies between the Philippines and Singapore's startup scenes. We were also joined by Alea Ladaga from Sinigang Valley whose insights sparked fascinating conversations about the ecosystem and the venture capital landscape in the country.

Our discussions also touched The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), one of Asia's premier and most globally impactful deep-tech startup challenges. This exciting event brings together hundreds of next-gen entrepreneurs and leaders from the global innovation ecosystem in Singapore for a week of live pitches, networking, mentorship, and learning.

This year, the SMU LKYGBPC is focusing on sustainability and urban solutions — critical areas for future innovation. As key players in the Philippine startup space, we strongly encourage founders to apply to this prestigious competition, which not only offers a chance to shine in the Philippines but also positions startups for expansion in Singapore and beyond. Let’s drive innovation across borders! 🌍

Check more about the competition: https://lnkd.in/gkNWCRpC