The Philippine Development Foundation
PhilDev is a nonprofit organization that accelerates science and technology for national development through a range of initiatives, programs, and partnerships.
We are making a measurable impact
Our vision (for Filipinos) is ambitious but simple. Eradicate poverty by creating equal access to opportunities in the areas of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship for our future generations. We strive to enable the success of all Filipinos and unlock our global combined power through meaningful connections and initiatives. We can make an impact by removing obstacles to paths forward and sparking possibilities where there were none.
Measurable & Notable Accomplishments

273
Scholars Supported

109
InnovationsSupported

225
Startups Supported

PhilDev's Core Pillars
PhilDev brings together government organizations, the academe and private industry in harnessing science and technology for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the Philippines.

Education
We value education – strengthening the foundation that paves the way for national development, and supporting aspirations of the youth and our best minds through scholarships and other learning opportunities.

Innovation
We believe innovation pushes knowledge and industries forward – strengthening our links with and among organizations, the academe and private industry, and investing in research and development.

Entrepreneurship
We empower through entrepreneurship – creating a culture of creativity, turning ideas into viable, scalable and sustainable enterprises that create jobs and share wealth in the community.
Our Programs
PhilDev is a nonprofit, innovation organization that accelerates science and technology for national development through initiatives, programs and partnerships.
Visiting Professors
The program brings global professors to the Philippines to share international teaching experiences and entrepreneurship expertise with local professors, conduct workshops...
PhilDev Labs
PhilDev Labs strengthens the ecosystem of technology-based enterprises by nurturing viable ideas, providing much-needed support to help them scale and be sustainable...
PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship
The PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship program aims to increase the science and engineering practitioners in the Philippines.
ADVANCE: Accelerating Development, Valuation, and Corporate Entrepreneurship
The Accelerating Development, Valuation, and Corporate Entrepreneurship (ADVANCE) Project is an acceleration program for growth-stage tech startups.
IDEA: Incubation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Assistance
The Incubation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Assistance (IDEA) Project is an incubation program for early-stage tech startups.
JumpStart Program
The Jumpstart Program is a platform for co-creating innovations between startups and industry to foster inclusive economic growth.
PhilDev Labs Innovation Challenge
A 3-week competition wherein university students and innovators are invited to produce sustainable enterprise solutions in response to operational gaps...
IDEA
The Innovative Development through Entrepreneurship Acceleration (IDEA) project was aimed to create long-term and sustainable economic growth through developing the entrepreneurship ecosystem...
ISIP
The Innovation for Social Impact Partnership (ISIP) is co-implemented by PhilDev and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the Australian...
Technopreneurship Hubs (TechHubs)
We believe innovation pushes knowledge and industries forward — strengthening our links with and among government organizations, the academe, and private...
Your Donations Make A Difference
Your donation allows us to provide scholarships for university students in need, entrepreneurship trainings, and internet infrastructure for Filipino Schools.
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