The Business Manual: AI-Powered Startups & Next-Gen Success

Taguig, june 18, 2025

Startup Dreams Take Flight

GrowthCon PH 2025, the yearly event for Philippine startups, wrapped up on June 10th. The event showcased innovation, notably in the realm of artificial intelligence, and awarded the brightest student entrepreneurs.

• Clinivue won the top prize for its health-focused innovation.
• The event highlighted the impact of AI in the startup scene.
• Student teams from across the Philippines participated in the competition.

The premier gathering for startups in the Philippines, GrowthCon PH 2025, held at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura in Taguig on June 10, highlighted the power of innovation and the rise of AI-driven businesses.

Did you know?-The Philippines has a rapidly growing startup ecosystem, fueled by a young, tech-savvy population and increasing government support for innovation. This makes events like GrowthCon PH crucial for fostering growth.

The event, organized by “The Business Manual,” focused on “Powering Up the Startup Ecosystem Through AI,” highlighting the transformative effects of technology on startup success.

GrowthCon PH 2025 featured panel discussions, including the Startup Awards and the highly anticipated Startup pitching Competition, student Edition.

Reader question:-What are the biggest challenges facing student entrepreneurs in the Philippines today, and what resources could best help them overcome these hurdles? Share yoru thoughts in the comments!

The Startup Pitching Competition drew entries from student teams across the Philippines, demonstrating the potential of technology-driven innovation.

Clinivue, with its AI-powered approach to detecting health concerns, won the competition.

Second runner-up AGAP.AI received media value, and Buddy Betes, as first runner-up, also received media value.

The grand champion, Clinivue, received media value and a scholarship at Founder Institute Philippines.