The Philippines' Impact-First Venture Builder · Est. 2015

Build a Filipino venture
that changes lives.

25,000+ founders · 100+ countries · ₱42M incubated · BGC since 2015

Apply to Impact Hub Manila and get mentorship, capital connections, and a BGC workspace to launch in climate, AI for good, agritech, health, or inclusive finance — rooted in the global Impact Hub legacy and one of Southeast Asia's most active impact-venture builders.

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Free to apply · Idea-stage welcome · No pitch deck required · 5-day reply

₱42MIncubation value, INCUBATE 2026
25,000+Founders in the global network
11+ yrsBacking Filipino changemakers

About

What is Impact Hub Manila

Impact Hub Manila is an impact-first venture builder focused on supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs with ideas that positively change the lives of Filipinos, and beyond. Founded in 2015 by Ces Rondario in Bonifacio Global City, we are the Philippine member of the global Impact Hub network — connecting 25,000+ entrepreneurs across 100+ locations in 2026.

From climate adaptation after COP30 to responsible AI for the Philippines, we incubate the founders building the next decade of Filipino impact. Last year alone, our INCUBATE cohort delivered ₱42M in incubation value across 12 ventures from PH, VN, ID, and MY.

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"We believe in the power of communities to drive change — and that better businesses build a better world."

— Impact Hub Manila

Our Pillars

What We Do

Hubbers don't rent a desk. They join a cohort that's already moving. We back your venture — we don't run it. You keep your equity, your IP, your direction.

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Membership

Join a community of changemakers and access events, mentorship, and a global network.

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Co-working Space

Beautifully designed workspaces in BGC, built to inspire collaboration and creativity.

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Programs

INCUBATE, AI for Good, and capacity-building programs that turn ideas into ventures.

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Events

Workshops, hackathons and gatherings that connect entrepreneurs with opportunity.

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Our Lens

Our Lens with Impact Work

We use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a lens through which to view our impact in the world. The UN Office in Geneva acknowledges Impact Hub as a driver of community engagement, helping to foster and extend the efforts directed to tackle the SDGs through entrepreneurial and innovative solutions.

1No Poverty
2Zero Hunger
3Good Health
4Quality Education
5Gender Equality
6Clean Water
7Clean Energy
8Decent Work
9Innovation
10Reduced Inequalities
11Sustainable Cities
12Responsible Use
13Climate Action
14Life Below Water
15Life on Land
16Peace & Justice
17Partnerships

Programs & Events

2026 Highlights

A taste of the programs and gatherings powering Filipino impact entrepreneurs in 2026.

AI FOR GOOD 2026

AI for Good 2026

Our flagship responsible-AI hackathon. April 2026: 312 builders, 84 universities, 8 winning ventures across climate, health, food, and waste.

INCUBATE 2026

INCUBATE 2026

Regional impact incubator with 12 ventures from PH, VN, ID, MY. ₱42M in incubation value across health, climate, agritech, and inclusive finance.

CLIMATE TRACK

Climate Adaptation Track

Post-COP30 venture support — early-warning systems, mangrove finance, farm-resilience tools, and distributed energy for Filipino communities.

IMPACT HACKATHON

Impact Hackathon

A 3-day code fest seeking the most innovative solutions to challenges from our vertical partners across health, climate, and food systems.

FUCKUP NIGHTS

Fuckup Nights

A global movement and event series sharing stories of professional failure — three to four people sharing their fuckups in front of a room full of strangers, every month.

Circular Innovation Jam

Circular Innovation Jam

A virtual design sprint to develop innovative and inclusive solutions for local circular economies — tackling plastics and ocean pollution across South and Southeast Asia.

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Rolling intake · Free to apply · Open to founders across SEA

Our Community

Our Hubbers

Meet some of the founders, makers and changemakers who call Impact Hub Manila home. Read our 2025 spotlight →

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From the Hubbers

Stories from the Filipino founders we back

Real ventures, real outcomes — read the latest in our Hubber Spotlight.

"The most surprising thing about 2025 wasn't the growth. It was watching farmers who had never used a smartphone become daily power users — because the product finally respected their workflow."

— Liana Mercado, Co-founder, Mayani 2.0 · INCUBATE 2026 · 11,400 smallholder farmers across Luzon

"We don't want to be the alert that arrives. We want to be the alert that arrives early enough that nobody dies."

— Joseph Tan, Founder, BantayBaha AI · AI for Good 2026 winner · 23 LGUs, 4hr 12min advance flood warning

"Banks asked the wrong question for decades. They asked, 'Can we trust her?' We asked, 'Who already trusts her?' Her neighbours. Her market. Her sari-sari supplier. That's the data."

— Patricia Ong, Co-founder, SuKredit · INCUBATE 2026 · 74,000 women micro-entrepreneurs, 96.4% repayment
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Backed by

Partners we've worked with

Across hackathons, accelerator cohorts, and vertical-specific programs from 2015 onward.

Smart Communications
PLDT
Bank of America
Pfizer Philippines
Foundation
WWF Philippines
LBC Express
Greenpeace
Philippines
Department of
Agriculture
DICT
Philippines

Stories

Impact News

Updates from the Impact Hub Manila community and our ventures.

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Frequently Asked

Questions About Impact Hub Manila

Quick answers for entrepreneurs, partners, and curious Filipinos.

What is Impact Hub Manila?

Impact Hub Manila is the Philippines' leading impact-first venture builder, founded in 2015 in Bonifacio Global City. It supports purpose-driven Filipino entrepreneurs across climate, AI for good, agritech, health, and inclusive finance — and is part of the global Impact Hub network of 100+ locations and 25,000+ members.

Where is Impact Hub Manila located?

25th Floor, Picadilly Star, 4th Avenue corner 27th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.

How can I become a Hubber (member)?

Apply through the membership page or email Impact Hub Manila. Membership opens access to co-working space, mentorship, programs (INCUBATE, AI for Good, Impact Hackathon), and the global Impact Hub network.

What programs does Impact Hub Manila run in 2026?

INCUBATE 2026 (regional impact incubator), AI for Good 2026 (responsible AI hackathon), the Climate Adaptation track (post-COP30 ventures), and ongoing Hubber community programming.

Who founded Impact Hub Manila?

Impact Hub Manila was founded in 2015 by Ces Rondario as the Philippine member of the global Impact Hub network.

How much does membership cost?

Applying is free, and there is no application fee. Membership tiers and program-track participation vary by stage and fit — some tracks (notably accelerator cohorts) are grant-supported for accepted founders. We walk you through specific options on the 30-minute intro call after your application.

Who is Impact Hub Manila for?

Founders, co-founders, and founding teams building impact ventures in climate, AI for good, agritech, health, or inclusive finance — typically idea-stage through seed-stage. We also welcome corporate-innovation partners and student teams entering through hackathons. Impact Hub Manila is a venture-builder community, not a generalist co-working space.

Is Impact Hub Manila still part of the global Impact Hub network?

Impact Hub Manila has been part of the global Impact Hub legacy since 2015. The team continues to operate from Bonifacio Global City and remains an active hub for impact entrepreneurs across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. For the most current network status, visit impacthub.net.

Have an idea worth scaling?

Apply to be a Hubber and get mentorship, BGC workspace access, and warm intros across our 100+ country network. Free to apply. You keep your venture, your equity, your direction. We reply in 5 business days.

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