A problem-solving hackathon where startups will work on real-life challenges, redesign existing solutions, and ensure development of prototypes using identified technologies, such as Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, 5G, automation, immersive tech, and other emerging tech.
A competition where the nation’s most promising start-ups pitched their groundbreaking, tech-led solutions for a chance to win a P250,000 grand prize.
Our aim was to collaborate with start-ups to innovate and advance technology, reimagining solutions and generating customer-centric concepts. Through this, we maximized PLDT Enterprise's offerings, creating new revenue opportunities while addressing real-world challenges.
This challenge was open to local, legally registered start-ups that own a proprietary solution. The start-ups had been operating for more than one year to qualify and had at least one paid/paying client.
Your innovations focused on the areas of ESG, Smart Cities, AI (Artificial Intelligence), 5G, IoT (Internet of Things), and AR, MR, XR or Metaverse.
The start-ups received mentorship from the biggest names in their field, spoke to potential clients to validate their business model, and received the opportunity to use Innolab’s facilities and resources to further their enterprise.
Top Winners
Judges
Anna Karina Rodriguez
Vice President and Head Horizon Planning and Integration
PLDT Transformation Office
PLDT Transformation Office
Arnie Alvarez
Chief Technology Officer & IT Director
Huawei Technologies Philippines, Inc.
Huawei Technologies Philippines, Inc.
Avishai Sharlin
General Manager and Division President and Head of Technology
AMDOCS
AMDOCS
Carlos Reyes
Country Head
Nokia Philippines
Nokia Philippines
Charisse Ann Pau
Director of Regional Sales and Service Provider
Cisco Philippines
Cisco Philippines
Melvin Jeffrey Chan
Vice President
PLDT
PLDT
Katrina Chan
Executive Director
IdeaSpace Philippines and QBO
IdeaSpace Philippines and QBO
See you at the next Start-up Innovation Challenge!
