The Philippines’ innovation ecosystem is at a crossroads. Since 2013, often cited as the baseline year for the country’s knowledge economy growth, the Philippines has climbed over 40 places in the Global Innovation Index, and the country’s knowledge output, measured via proxy indicator (number of patents filed) has also steadily increased.  Yet, many gaps in […]

When commercialising a new technology, one of your most critical tools is pitching. A pitch is a short presentation, typically 3-5 minutes, in which you grab attention towards your project. Innovators usually have a specific goal when pitching, often to get meetings with potential investors.   Pitches are presented in demo days, an event where the audience typically will see 6 to 20 pitches, and only the most […]

In an era when innovation ecosystems are under increasing pressure to deliver both societal and economic impact, the question is no longer whether collaboration matters—it’s how we make it work. Across the UK, universities and research organisations are recognising that by pooling their technology transfer capabilities, they can amplify impact, accelerate spinouts, and make knowledge […]

Startups from developing ecosystems often struggle to internationalise, and often if they do, it’s by moving their entire operation to a different country. This is a significant issue in development innovation, where ecosystem progression is stifled by talent and innovation flight towards resource-rich ecosystems. There are plenty of examples of high-potential ecosystems – Turkiye, Malaysia, […]