

Programme Format
The programme was complemented by in-person opening and closing ceremonies in the Philippines, creating opportunities for community building, partner engagement, and local ecosystem connection. As the main organiser of the Philippine leg of the programme, Gobi Partners led programme coordination and ecosystem mobilisation.
Target Audience
The programme was designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and C-suite executives from the Philippines who are leading growth-stage companies or established businesses seeking to scale through digital platforms and cross-border opportunities. The Philippine edition engaged 187 entrepreneurs and senior business leaders, alongside more than 30 community partners and co-organisers, including ecosystem builders, industry organisations, and innovation stakeholders.

This programme is open to 5–12 selected Seed to Series A technology companies with cross-border ambitions to scale across Southeast Asia. It is designed for scaling-ready ventures preparing for their next inflection point — for SEA-based founders expanding regionally, or international technology enterprises seeking structured market entry.

The GUIDE Incubator Philippines leverages the combined strengths of Edukasyon.ph and GUIDE to deliver a comprehensive incubation experience. While Edukasyon.ph manages the operational and financial aspects of the programme, GUIDE provides a robust curriculum that covers key topics such as product-market fit, growth strategy, fundraising, and cross-border expansion.