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Happy Labor Day, everyone!

Got a startup idea for ocean sustainability? Pitch it for a chance to win ₱25,000 at the Blue Economy Startup Accelerator! This is a startup accelerator that aims to support startup businesses that contributes back to our ocean. The accelerator program includes webinars, mentorship, and exposure to potential grants essential for startup businesses. The event launch will also feature a 2-min pitch competition which you can join and win cash prize. Apply before May 5, 2025 at https://forms.gle/MZGnkAUpzboPsRrx7

Grow your agri-solution to foster a sustainable and efficient food system in Southeast Asia! SAFE Acceleration Program is a 3-month virtual journey offering tailored mentorship, funding opportunities, and regional connections to scale your enterprise. Apply before May 11 at https://villgrophilippines.org/safe/

Fri-Sat, May 16-17. CODEBREAK is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by Tenext.ai where you’ll solve real-world challenges, win from ₱150K cash pool prize, and even get a chance to land a software engineer role with a 6-digit starting salary.

Are you an innovator, startup, or business ready to make a real impact? Step into the spotlight and showcase your game-changing solutions to P&G Procter & Gamble Philippines through vGROW SHOWQASE — a unique platform to pitch directly to P&G's leadership team as they celebrate 90 years of innovation in the Philippines! Apply before May 25 at https://qbophilippines.typeform.com/vGROWPH2025

Fri-Sun, June 27-29. Startup Weekend is a 3-day event where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch ideas, form team, and develop prototypes or business plans. Bohol will have a local edition this June in Tagbilaran City!

Mon, May 5, 10AM. Join Climate-Proofing Food Systems: How Enterprises are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Southeast Asia — an info and learning session on the power of enterprise-led innovation in securing a better food future for the region. #Online

Sat, May 10, 10PM. Pie & AI is a series of DeepLearning.AI meetups independently hosted by community groups. We'll kick off with short lightning talks to set you up, form teams, and start hacking. We’ll have experts who would be around to assist and support the hack. Technical and non-technical participants are welcome. #Makati