3rd KMC Solutions Startup Awards launched
Nominations are now open for the 3rd KMC Startup Awards, which will honor visionary entrepreneurs and groundbreaking businesses that are shaping the future of Philippine business and technology landscape.
Copresented by OneCFO in partnership with Uniquecorn Strategies, Ideaspace
QBO, MAINPH, Founders Launchpad and Kaya Founders, this year’s awards introduce the Culture and Community Excellence Award category. This will recognize startups that integrate social responsibility and sustainability into their business models while delivering measurable benefits to people, communities and the environment.
Winners will be selected from eight business categories, including the coveted Startup of the Year, Tech Innovator of the Year, Growth Champion, Innovation in Marketing and Customer Experience Excellence Award. The awards will also recognize outstanding leaders in the startup space with the Breakthrough Leader Award and FutureTech Leadership Award.
Winners will be announced in a gala on Nov. 13.
Notable past winners include GoTyme Bank, Packworks, UNO Digital Bank, Kindred, Sprout Solutions, Mober and Mylo Speech Buddy.
“Every startup recognized here represents more than a company—it’s a signal of where our industries are heading. As the KMC Startup Awards enters its third year, we’re doubling down on a simple truth: when we invest in innovation and give founders the right platforms, we accelerate the Philippines into a future where we’re not just catching up, but leading,” KMC Solutions CEO Michael McCullough says.
Nominations are open until Oct. 13. Eligible startups must have been operational for at least one year and no more than 10 years. For more information, visit kmc.solutions/startup-awards-2025 or the KMC Solutions Facebook page.
