Plug and Play

Plug and Play is Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner in Manila, the Philippines.

It is a stage-agnostic open innovation platform that runs accelerator programmes and corporate innovation activities in more than five countries and 28 cities globally. Presently, Plug and Play has around 400 employees, made more than 1,000 investments, and has a global network of over 300 corporate partners.

Together with Launchgarage, one of the leading technology startup accelerators in the Philippines, Plug and Play is partnering Enterprise Singapore to run a GIA Acceleration and Demand-led Programme, which supports Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs in entering the Philippines through Manila.

Applications for the GIA Manila Programmes are now closed. Interested applicants can register your interest here, and we will reach out when we have available programmes in Manila.

GIA Acceleration Programme
 

The GIA Acceleration Programme to Manila is curated for high-potential technology startups and SMEs across all sectors, and will include rigorous growth training, market immersion and ongoing mentorship.

The Manila GIA Acceleration Programme will be offered in a virtual format. The physical programme will only be available when COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted.

Virtual programme

  • Stage 1: One-week onboarding in Singapore

    • Successful applicants will undergo a general onboarding programme in Singapore, consisting of an introduction to Plug and Play as well as the programme curriculum. Participating technology startups and SMEs will also be introduced and matched to relevant mentors.

  • Stage 2: Five-week virtual programme

    • The programme starts with a “Preparation” phase, covering workshops, pitch polishing sessions, mentor matching, and mentorship sessions to position you for success in Manila.

    Following that, there will be an in-market business connections segment, which will comprise one-on-one curated meetings with corporates and investors, as well as corporate sharing and networking sessions.

  • Stage 3: Optional one-week in-market immersion to Manila*

    • The optional physical component for this programme includes potential follow-up meetings from Stage 1, and additional meetings with potential clients and investors. This immersion will provide participants with a better understanding of the market and help you further refine your expansion plans to the Philippines.

    *subject to prevailing conditions & travel restrictions.

The total programme fees are $1,000 for Stages 1 and 2, and $1,000 for Stage 3.

For more information, please visit this website.

Physical programme

The programme has two stages:

  • Stage 1: One-week selection and onboarding in Singapore

    • Successful applicants will undergo a general onboarding programme in Singapore, consisting of an introduction to Plug and Play, as well as the programme curriculum. Participating technology startups and SMEs will also be introduced and matched to relevant mentors.

  • Stage 2: Two-and-a-half-week in-market programme in Manila

    • Introduction to the Philippines ecosystem and business environment through a series of seminars and workshops conducted by Plug and Play’s VCs and corporate partners. There will be networking opportunities for business and investment matching. The in-market programme culminates in a Demo Day, where participating technology startups and SMEs get to pitch in front of Plug and Play’s larger VC and corporate networks.

Who can apply

Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs.

How to apply

The GIA Manila Acceleration Programme is not currently accepting applications. The next GIA Acceleration Programme will be held in 2022.

Interested applicants can register your interest here, and we will reach out when we have available programmes in Manila.

For more information on Plug and Play and the programmes offered, please visit www.plugandplayapac.com/gia or contact the key personnel below:

LOCATION ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS
Manila Launchgarage Innovation Hub,
Circulo Verde, Quezon City 		Carinna Goh
E carinna@pnptc.com
GIA Demand-led Programme – Tech Showcase
 

Alongside Enterprise Singapore, Plug and Play also organises a GIA Demand-led Programme which offers business and investment matching opportunities, allowing participants to form new collaborations with Philippine corporates.

Under the GIA Demand-led Programme, technology startups and SMEs can submit solutions to problem statements by Plug and Play’s network of corporates.

Typically run as a full-day Tech Showcase programme, the Manila GIA Demand-led Programme has been revised to take place virtually, with business matching taking place across the span of a month.

The GIA Demand-led Programme consists of:

  • Pitch polishing workshop

    • Successful applicants will attend a pitch-polishing workshop and learn from mentors on how to improve their pitch delivery. This segment will help participants better understand how to structure your pitches to address the problem statements of the corporates.

  • Pitching to corporates

    • The programme culminates in a corporate pitching session. Participating technology startups and SMEs can pitch your ideas to corporates and look forward to business matching and networking opportunities. This segment will be focused on matching participants and your technology solutions to corporates that have a corresponding problem statement to be addressed.

Who can apply

Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs.

How to apply

The GIA Manila Demand-led Programme is not currently accepting applications. The next GIA Demand-led Programme will be held in 2022.

Interested applicants can register your interest here, and we will reach out when we have available programmes in Manila.

For more information on Plug and Play and the programmes offered, please visit www.plugandplayapac.com/gia or contact the key personnel below:

LOCATION ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS
Manila Launchgarage Innovation Hub,
Circulo Verde, Quezon City 		Carinna Goh
E carinna@pnptc.com
Service Offerings
 

Plug and Play can connect Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs to professional service partners in the Philippines ecosystem. Please reach out directly to carinna@pnptc.com to find out more about their service offerings.

Plug and Play’s professional services include:

  • Co-working space (if applicable)
  • Corporate Secretarial, accounting and legal services
  • Suite of IT Perks for startups


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