By Heherson Valdez
Photo retrieved from GITEX AI Asia Singapore 2026 Website: https://gitexasia.com/
The Philippines’ startup ecosystem is steadily growing in global rankings, and a new generation of Filipino innovators is helping push it forward.
In the Global Innovation Index 2025 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Philippines ranked 50th out of 139 economies, reinforcing its position as one of the most consistent innovation climbers in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Oceania. It also placed 3rd among lower-middle-income economies, reflecting the country’s growing capacity in science, technology, and innovation.
Meanwhile, the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 by StartupBlink notes the steady rise of the Philippine startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia. In addition, the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome describes the country as transitioning from an emerging ecosystem to a growth-stage innovation hub, particularly in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, and sustainability.
These milestones are being powered by a new generation of Filipino startup founders building technologies designed not just for local challenges but for global markets.
Here are seven (7) Filipino AI-Powered Tech featured at GITEX AI Asia 2026 :
1. GradeChum: AI-Powered Platform for Automatic Evaluation of Handwritten Activities
Developed by CodeChum Software Solutions Inc., GradeChum uses artificial intelligence to automatically evaluate handwritten and digital student assessments. The platform reduces teachers’ grading workload while providing real-time learning insights for schools and universities.
2. Farmesto: IoT Artificial Intelligence-Based Dosing System in Greenhouse/Dosing Controller, Irrigation Controller, Climate Controller
Farmesto Technologies Inc. integrates IoT sensors and AI-powered nutrient dosing, irrigation, and climate control systems for greenhouses, helping farmers optimize yields and build more sustainable food production systems (learn more about Farmesto here).
3. DUON Wayfinding: Real-time Indoor Wayfinding and Geo-marketing Tools
Duon Technologies Incorporated developed the Philippines’ first real-time indoor navigation platform, enabling users to easily locate facilities in malls and buildings while generating foot-traffic analytics that help businesses understand consumer behavior (learn more about Duon here).
4. Collo: AI-Powered Property Management Solutions
Collo Property Technology Solutions Inc. provides a cloud-based SaaS platform that automates tenant management, billing, and collections, simplifying operations for residential, hospitality, and commercial property managers.
5. Cerebro : An Integrated School Management and Content Library System for K-12 Schools
Cerebro offers an integrated learning management and school administration platform designed to support hybrid education and digital academic operations.
6. GreenVisions: AI-Driven Farm Management Module and Agricultural Monitoring System
GreenVisions delivers AI-driven farm diagnostics and monitoring tools that help farmers reduce costs, improve yields, and accelerate crop growth through precision agriculture technologies.
7. WEHLO: Localized Weather, Environment, and Hydromet Monitoring System
WEHLO Resilience Technology Corporation developed a localized weather and hydrometeorological monitoring system that supports disaster preparedness, environmental research, and climate-informed decision making.
Behind this global showcase is the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), the marketing and commercialization arm of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The Institute supports Filipino innovators in bringing their technologies from the laboratory to the market by providing services in intellectual property protection (both local and international filings), pre-commercialization support, linkages and marketing, as well as technology transfer and commercialization assistance.
These participating tech startups are also program proponents/grantees under the Grants and Assistance to Leverage Innovations for National Growth (GALING) Program, the Technology Innovation and Commercialization (TECHNiCOM) Program, and the Expanded Venture Financing Program (EVFP) of DOST-TAPI. Their participation in GITEX AI Asia is also supported under the Science and Technology Promotion for International Contest and Exhibit (SPICE) Program of DOST-TAPI. This initiative aligns with the broader strategy outlined in the DOST-TAPI Roadmap 2025–2032, which positions internationalization as a key pathway for scaling Filipino innovations.
The roadmap highlights efforts to expand the global reach of Philippine technologies through international IP strategies, foreign market engagement, and global technology showcases. Through connecting Filipino startups with international innovation platforms, DOST-TAPI aims to open new markets, strengthen global partnerships, and position locally developed technologies as competitive solutions in the global innovation ecosystem.
As part of this effort, the seven startups will be showcased to the global technology community at GITEX AI Asia 2026, scheduled on April 9–10, 2026.
**The Science and Technology Promotion for International Contest and Exhibit (SPICE) Program of DOST-TAPI supports the participation of DOST-assisted technologies, startups, and research institutions in international exhibitions, invention contests, pitching competitions, and similar global platforms. By facilitating these engagements, SPICE aims to strengthen international linkages, broaden market networks, and accelerate the promotion, transfer, and commercialization of Philippine-developed innovations.**
The Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) is among the DOST’s service agencies tasked to promote technology commercialization and innovation support services, created under the Executive Order No.128 on 30 January 1987.
For more information about DOST-TAPI’s programs and services, you may email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call (02) 8582 1450 loc. 2167, or visit the official DOST-TAPI Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DOST.TAPI
