About this programme
Organised by Plug and Play, the GIA Manila Acceleration Programme is a curated programme for high-potential tech startups and SMEs across all sectors, and includes rigorous growth training, market immersion to Manila, and mentorship.
The programme is offered in a hybrid format and consists of two phases:
Preparation Phase
Workshops, pitch polishing sessions, one-on-one mentorship sessions and introductory meetings with prospective partners are conducted to position participants for success in Manila. Immersion Phase
Participants will then go on a week-long trip to Manila, to continue business discussions and engage with potential partners, clients and investors in the Philippines. Upon return to Singapore, participants will have the opportunity to pitch at Plug and Play’s APAC Summit and continue to have deal flows facilitated by the GIA Manila team from Plug and Play. All participants will be guaranteed at least five business leads with prospective partners from Manila.
Workshops, pitch polishing sessions, one-on-one mentorship sessions and introductory meetings with prospective partners are conducted to position participants for success in Manila. Immersion Phase
Participants will then go on a week-long trip to Manila, to continue business discussions and engage with potential partners, clients and investors in the Philippines. Upon return to Singapore, participants will have the opportunity to pitch at Plug and Play’s APAC Summit and continue to have deal flows facilitated by the GIA Manila team from Plug and Play. All participants will be guaranteed at least five business leads with prospective partners from Manila.
About Plug and Play
Plug and Play is a global innovation platform that runs accelerator programmes and corporate innovation activities in more than 50 locations globally. It was founded in 2006 in Silicon Valley and has a global network of over 550 corporate partners. Plug and Play Asia Pacific headquarters was launched in Singapore in 2010 and it has since expanded into Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia.
Key features
Eligibility
How to apply
Applications for the GIA Manila Acceleration Programme are now closed. Interested applicants can register your interest here to be notified of upcoming programmes.
GIA Manila Acceleration Programme