Villgro Philippines

Villgro Philippines Villgro Philippines is a gender-smart incubator that funds, mentors, and nurtures enterprises addressing the pressing social and climate issues.

Over the last 5 years, Villgro Philippines has supported more than 120 enterprises across South and SE Asia. Villgro is an early-stage social enterprise incubator and investor. Villgro funds and mentors innovative social enterprises that are building solutions to improve the lives of the poor. Through its intensive hands-on model, Villgro works closely with entrepreneurs at the early stages, helpi

ng them navigate the challenges of getting to market faster and cheaper. Set up in 2001, Villgro has supported over 120 social enterprises in India, who have gone on to raise almost USD 20 million in follow on funding, created about 4000 jobs and impacted the lives of around 15 million people. Prompted by this success, Villgro is taking its unique incubation model and knowledge of building a social enterprise ecosystem to Africa and SouthEast Asia, with incubators operational already in Vietnam and Kenya. Villgro in the Philippines aims to create successful, innovative, impactful enterprises in the country. Our hands-on incubation model will provide funding, mentoring, knowledge and networks to early stage entrepreneurs, who are building innovative solutions to impact the lives of the poor. Our unique incubation model will help entrepreneurs strengthen their problem solution fit, validate business models and build and implement a strong go-to-market strategy that will be sustainable and impactful.

Less than a month left to apply for the Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize.If you're developing a solution that could i...
22/08/2026

Less than a month left to apply for the Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize.

If you're developing a solution that could improve outcomes for people affected by snakebite in high-burden settings, now is the time to apply.

The prize offers:

💰 Funding to develop and scale your solution
Up to 15 teams will receive up to £100,000 to develop their solutions, with four winning teams eligible for up to £1.75 million each in winter 2027.

🤝 Support to accelerate your innovation
Finalists will benefit from tailored mentorship, training, matchmaking and access to a powerful network of experts, partners and funders.

🐍 No snakebite expertise? No problem.
We're looking for diverse problem-solvers from all fields. Use our matchmaking platform to connect with collaborators and build a multidisciplinary team.

Applications close at 12pm UTC on 16 September 2026.

Still have questions about the prize or the entry form? Sign up to one of our application support sessions to speak with the prize team: https://bit.ly/4xs36AV

On September 4, Impact Happy Hours is bringing together the organizations behind the social impact space for an evening ...
14/08/2026

On September 4, Impact Happy Hours is bringing together the organizations behind the social impact space for an evening of connection and collaboration.

We'll also be joined by Pollinate Impact, whose work supports impact ecosystems around the world. Swipe to learn more about them!

📍 Sept 4 | 4:00–8:30 PM | Taguig City
🎟️ https://luma.com/n0hwian8

Impact Happy Hours is hosted by Villgro Philippines and xchange, in collaboration with makesense, The Spark Project, and PhilDev Foundation.

In partnership with Pollinate Impact, this edition also kicks off the road to Pollinate Impact's Global Potluck 2026, landing in Manila this October.

Sign up to the Global Potluck: https://www.pollinateimpact.org/event/global-potluck/

🇵🇭 Echelon Philippines 2026 is back! And we're excited to be an Ecosystem Partner of this incredible event by Brainspark...
12/08/2026

🇵🇭 Echelon Philippines 2026 is back!

And we're excited to be an Ecosystem Partner of this incredible event by Brainsparks & e27 (Optimatic). Join us on August 25-26 at the SMX Convention Center Aura to connect with the Philippines' top startups, investors, corporates, and ecosystem enablers!

🎟️ Don't miss out! Grab your tickets today: https://echelon.brainsparks.ph/

11/08/2026

Technology exists to scale what humans are capable of.

This is especially true of artificial intelligence. AI has reached a point wherein it can fully automate the operations of a small business, such that the business owner can focus on other things.

But many small businesses - especially rural and social enterprises - remain hesitant to use artificial intelligence in their work. AI is perceived as additional effort that requires lots of time, energy and resources to master.

And yet, the promise of AI is not to further burden the business owner; rather, it is to free them up to do more strategic and important work in the long term.

In the upcoming 3ZERO House Global Webinar titled "Adapting Intelligence", in collaboration with Eskwelabs (), we invite rural and social enterprises from anywhere to see what AI is capable of doing for them - and in doing so, to see how much further their businesses can grow and scale.

🗓 Date: 28 August 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT+8
📌 Venue: MS Teams (link to be provided upon registration)
🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/zwarSkEviC

Bonus: Get the chance to be one of our featured MSMEs during the AI clinic! More details in the registration link.

Say hi to our newest batch of fellows! Over the coming months, they'll help us tell founder stories, strengthen programs...
08/08/2026

Say hi to our newest batch of fellows!

Over the coming months, they'll help us tell founder stories, strengthen programs, and grow the ecosystem that helps impact enterprises thrive.

Here’s to building impact together 💚

Want to be part of the next batch of fellows? Stay tuned for the next call for applications.

Learn more about us: https://villgrophilippines.org/

Meet the three teams representing the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific Regional Semi-Final of ClimateLaunchpad!🥇 GreenCla...
07/08/2026

Meet the three teams representing the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific Regional Semi-Final of ClimateLaunchpad!

🥇 GreenClaw
🥈 AgriKita
🥉 PIÑAGO

After taking the top spots at the Philippine National Finals, these teams are now moving on to compete alongside climate innovators from 10 other countries across the region for a spot at the Regional Final.

👉 Swipe to learn more about each of our winners and their local climate solutions.

ClimateLaunchpad is the world's largest green business ideas competition, part of Climate KIC, Europe's climate innovation agency, with support from Bank of America and Irish Aid. In the Philippines, it's delivered in partnership with Villgro Philippines.

🥳 Save the Date: Impact Happy Hours is back on September 4!This time we're turning the spotlight on the supporting cast ...
07/08/2026

🥳 Save the Date: Impact Happy Hours is back on September 4!

This time we're turning the spotlight on the supporting cast behind every entrepreneur success story—the village of mentors, ESOs, incubators, accelerators, funders, and capacity builders doing the quiet, unglamorous, but necessary work that makes impact possible.

📍 September 4 | 4:00–8:30 PM | Taguig City
🔗 RSVP today: https://luma.com/n0hwian8

Impact Happy Hours is hosted by Villgro Philippines and xchange, in collaboration with makesense, The Spark Project, and PhilDev Foundation. In partnership with Pollinate Impact, this edition also kicks off the road to Pollinate Impact's Global Potluck 2026, landing in Manila this October.

What will it take to build a more resilient ASEAN?As ASEAN Chair in 2026, the Philippines is leading regional conversati...
06/08/2026

What will it take to build a more resilient ASEAN?

As ASEAN Chair in 2026, the Philippines is leading regional conversations on climate action, economic resilience, and sustainable development at a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty.

Join Unlocking Capital for Sustainability 2026 – Philippines to explore how governments, financial institutions, and businesses can work together to mobilise capital, strengthen regional cooperation, and create pathways for a more resilient ASEAN.

📅 19 August 2026
📍 EDSA Shangri-La, Manila

Register now: https://www.unlockingcapitalforsustainability.com/philippines/2026

Villgro Philippines is proud to support this forum as an outreach partner.

Most snakebite deaths are preventable, but patients often can't reach the right care fast enough.The problems aren't onl...
05/08/2026

Most snakebite deaths are preventable, but patients often can't reach the right care fast enough.

The problems aren't only medical. They span first response, transport, clinical readiness, cost, and trust—and they need solutions from health workers, researchers, designers, engineers, and community organisations.

The upcoming SnakeHack is a free workshop to help you develop a solution and meet potential teammates. Swipe for the details →

🔗 Register at bit.ly/SnakeHacks to save your slot!

🇵🇭 1 DAY TO GO | ClimateLaunchpad Philippines National FinalTomorrow, 9 local teams will pitch their climate solutions f...
05/08/2026

🇵🇭 1 DAY TO GO | ClimateLaunchpad Philippines National Final

Tomorrow, 9 local teams will pitch their climate solutions for the Philippines.

Join us to find out which of the teams will represent the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific Regional Semi-Final: https://luma.com/ca1gbye7

📍 August 6 | 3:00–6:00 PM (GMT+8) | Live · Zoom

ClimateLaunchpad is the world's largest green business ideas competition, part of Climate KIC, Europe's climate innovation agency, with support from Bank of America and Irish Aid. In the Philippines, it's delivered in partnership with Villgro Philippines.

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