Program name Type URL

BiD Challenge Philippines

business plan writing competition http://www.bidnetwork.org/download?id=1944 62 Global, with PH leg BID Network, PBSP

scope sponsor

target market

Existing SMES with a growth target, has a financing requirement of between US$10,000 and US$1,000,000. Anyone of any nationality can present a business plan for one of the BiD Challenges or BiD Network Investor Matchmaking Services.

grants competition framework

incentives for winners/prizes

* Win an international business trip * For established PH enterprises - Get a grant of a minimum of 175,000 USD to cover 50% of the total investment! - Receive a tailor made matchmaking program to find the partner you are looking for!

support for contestants

support for winners

* Find investors for your business * Get a coach for your business plan

Breakthrough Innovation Grant (BIG)

HSBC Young Entrepreneurs Award

business grant competition business plan writing competition http://www.breakthroughinnovationgrant.com/ http://asiayea.com/PH/overview.aspx

Local Asia, with PH leg http://www.fishermanfoundation.org/ HSBC SEVEN Fund: S.E.VEN (Social Equity Venture Fund) The University of Asia and the PacificCenter for Social Responsibility Individual University students, 25 y.o. and below Group Existing entity the search for the most innovative business idea a business plan writing competition that provides that can create prosperity in Metro Manila, opportunities for Filipino university students to Philippines. We are looking for small and medium- demonstrate their creativity and acquire practical sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as social business knowledge. It aims to cultivate and entrepreneurs whose ideas can serve as drivers inspire young peoples interest in for poverty alleviation and social improvement entrepreneurship The competition is divided into four rounds and is supported by a series of seminars and workshops. up to USD $20,000 will be given to the most The three most creative and commercially viable innovative business ideas that will have an impact business proposals will be awarded Gold, Silver on poverty alleviation in the Philippines and Bronze Awards. This year, we will have three additional special award categories, namely the Best Visual Presentation Award, the Eco-Business Innovation Award, and the Social Responsibility Award. Participants will have the chance to gain basic knowledge in running a successful company, writing a business plan and sharpening their presentation skills.

I am a changemaker
Social enterprise business plan competition http://www.britishcouncil.org/philippinescommon-know-our-projects-current-projects-iam-a-changemaker.htm Local British Council Philippines

eServices Business Plan Competition

for VCs http://www.excelr8.org/resources/ON3%20Ma y%2026%20Event%20at%20MINT!.pdf Local, partnering with American VCs STAC Silicon Valley (with DOST, DFA, DTI)

Filipino citizens, 16-28 years old

a social enterprise business plan competition, awarding seed capital directly to the best social enterprise idea

Filipino startup companies involved in technology - including consumer web, internet, mobile, wireless, social media, gaming, software, clean and biotech. Preferably, companies will have 1) Each startup will present a 3 minute elevator pitch. Participation limited to 25 companies. Top 10 winners will compete at the National Competition in July 2011 where they will prequalify to compete to WIN

The competition will have a total of four (4) winners. Each winner will receive a prize of Php100,000 each. Luzon 1 winner Visayas 1 winner Minadanao 1 winner NCR 1 winner Another Php100,000 is also at stake for finalists who meet the special criteria set by Starbucks. Finalists will also have an opportunity to attend a three-day training on Social Enterprise Planning and Development wherein they can also get some useful tips to help them prepare for the final presentation. Apart from the cash prize, winners also benefit from a business incubation facility to help increase their ventures viability.

* A three (3) month Silicon Valley immersion and funding mission at Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley. * Introduction to at least 5 top-tier VCs and angel investors in Silicon Valley. The winners will participate at one of Plug and Plays EXPO series. * Participation at Plug and Plays 3-day Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Academy.

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