PH Startup Week 2025 was more than just an event — it was a celebration of Filipino talent, creativity, and resilience. For two days, the QT Solutions team attended a startup event not only to witness what’s happening inside the Marikina Innovation Hub Center, but to learn, connect, and explore meaningful opportunities with the startups and innovators shaping tomorrow.
PHSW25 brought together founders, innovators, and dreamers who are all passionately building the future of Filipino technology. With this year’s theme: “Scaling Filipino Innovation: Start Local, Go Global” the event became a powerful reminder of how far our local tech ecosystem has come.
From walking around booths — a space filled with ideas built by Filipinos, for Filipinos, to engaged in quick but insightful conversations, we discovered ideas rooted in real Filipino challenges, from fintech breakthroughs to govtech solutions, AI-powered systems, and community-focused platforms.
Every conversation felt like a glimpse of what the future of Philippine tech could look like. These weren’t just passion projects; they were solutions ready to make an impact locally and beyond.
The conference sessions enriched our experience even further. During “Stories & Synergies,” speakers talked about how collaboration, not competition — is what truly accelerates growth. Hearing founders sharing how partnerships helped them scale was both encouraging and eye-opening. And in the afternoon session, “Technology for Better Governance,” the conversation shifted to how digital solutions can reshape public service, making systems more transparent and efficient for ordinary Filipinos.
Along the way, important realities surfaced:
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The Philippines currently ranks 64th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index — a call for continuous improvement.
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Innovation hubs need to expand beyond NCR to empower regional founders.
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Many SMEs still face barriers in adopting technology.
These weren’t just statistics; they were reminders of the opportunities ahead and why strengthening the SMEs’ community matters.
For QT Solutions, Attending PHSW25 felt like returning to our core mission. Many Filipino SMEs want to innovate but feel overwhelmed by technology—unsure where to start, what tools to use, or how to grow digitally. That’s exactly the gap that QT Solutions aim to bridge. Whether through custom system development, operational streamlining, website or platform creation, or full digital transformation support, our goal is simple: Empowering SME Businesses through Digital Innovation.
Leaving the event, we felt a renewed sense of excitement about what’s possible. The Talent is here. The Passion is here. The ideas are here. And with the right support and collaboration, there’s no doubt: Filipino innovation is ready to shine on the global stage.
QT Solutions is excited to be part of that journey—empowering startups, uplifting SMEs, and helping Filipino entrepreneurs grow with confidence. If you’re an SME ready to take the next step in your digital transformation, we’d love to be part of your journey. Get your free consultation with QT Solutions today. Visit qtsolutions.ph or connect with us on social media to discover how we can help your business scale smarter, operate faster, and thrive in the digital age.
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