This year, Bootstrap Philippines Inc. had the opportunity to attend Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) 2025, a gathering that brought together founders, innovators, investors, enablers, and ecosystem builders from across the country. The event ran from November 11–14, 2025, with one of its key venues being the newly inaugurated Philippine Innovation Hub – Marikina Enterprise Center.
For us at Bootstrap.ph, attending the event was a meaningful way to stay plugged into the pulse of the growing Filipino startup ecosystem.
Why We Attended PHSW25
As a young tech company building modern procurement solutions for Filipino businesses, we believe innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. PHSW25 was the perfect avenue to:
Connect With the Ecosystem
We met fellow founders, startup teams, and community enablers who share the same passion for building meaningful solutions. The conversations we had reminded us of why collaboration is key in the startup journey.
Learn From Real Startup Stories
With talks covering growth, funding, scaling, AI adoption, digital solutions, and startup resilience, PHSW25 offered insights that inspire us to refine our own direction as a company.
Explore Opportunities
Even as visitors, we left with new perspectives and potential collaboration ideas — from tech synergies to ways we can support fellow SMEs and startups through better procurement tools.
The Venue: Philippine Innovation Hub – Marikina
One of the highlights of our PHSW experience was attending sessions at the Philippine Innovation Hub – Marikina Enterprise Center (iHub–Marikina).
This five-storey hub, launched through DTI and NDC, is designed to support startups and MSMEs with:
- Coworking and collaboration spaces
- Incubation and acceleration programs
- Event and conference areas
- A one-stop-service center for entrepreneurs
Being in a space built specifically for innovation added a fresh, exciting energy to the experience.
What PHSW25 Means for Bootstrap.ph
Attending PHSW25 reaffirmed what we already believe:
Filipino innovation is accelerating, and we want to be part of that momentum.
We’re excited to:
- Apply what we’ve learned to build smarter, more impactful procurement technology
- Connect with more founders and teams building solutions for real-world problems
- Continue showing up in spaces where ideas and innovation thrive
We gained insights and connections that we’ll carry forward as we scale Bootstrap.ph.
Final Thoughts
Philippine Startup Week 2025 isn’t just an event, it’s a reflection of how far the Philippine startup ecosystem has come. Being there, learning from other founders, and seeing the energy of Filipino innovation up close left us inspired and motivated.
Bootstrap.ph is grateful to have been part of this year’s celebration of ideas, collaboration, and progress. We’re excited for what’s ahead — for us, and for the entire startup community.
