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      Are you ready to unleash the power of your tech innovation?

       

      If the answer is ‘yes’, entering the fourth annual KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss.

      If you’re like most tech innovators, the entrepreneurial journey has taken many routes of exploration and progress. The Global Tech Innovator competition is helping to accelerate that journey by putting founders and their technology innovations and tech-enabled solutions in the global spotlight. All with the support, guidance and expertise of an extensive network of business professionals during — and after — the competition.

      We’re committed to discovering and supporting tech entrepreneurs who are helping to change the future, one innovation at a time. If you have created a tech breakthrough or a new tech-enabled solution that’s ready to make a difference in the world, entering the Global Tech Innovator Competition can help put it on the radar of national and global industry experts, investors and potential partners.

      If you’re ready to take your technology and your business to the next level, this may be the giant step you’ve been looking for. If it is, we want to hear from you.

      Who are we looking for?

      Tech innovators and entrepreneurs whose innovations and businesses are ready to reach new heights.

      What are we looking for?

      Tech innovations and tech-enabled solutions with bold ambitions to transform entire industries and make a difference in the world.

      Why should you enter?

      If you’ve created a bold tech innovation with breakthrough potential and are ready to scale up, this competition may be your most important next step. It’s your opportunity to showcase your technology, your vision and and yourself to an audience of influential investors, partners and industry leaders.

      There's a lot in it for you

      The competition is an unrivaled platform to profile your business. The benefits are second to none if you take the opportunity to compete.

      • National and Global Exposure

        Raise awareness of your innovation and your business by showcasing it on a prestigious platform to a national and global audience of industry experts, investors, potential partners and customers. Increase your company’s local profile through business and social media posts that reach tech and business influencers in your country.

      • Validation and Recognition

        Enhance your credibility in the tech industry and potential investors, partners and customers by gaining recognition and validation for your innovation as a finalist (and potential winner) in country and global pitch competitions.

      • Networking opportunities

        Tap into a powerful hub for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Build meaningful connections with fellow tech innovators, engage with seasoned professionals and gain fresh insights that can accelerate your growth. Join a global peer-to-peer network of high-achieving entrepreneurs, where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are forged and opportunities thrive.

      • Mentorship and guidance

        Access the experience of KPMG mentors and advisers who provide valuable guidance, expertise, and mentorship to refine your innovation and navigate the challenges of scaling up your tech.

      • Media and publicity

        Gain media coverage and publicity at the regional and global level to boost your innovation's visibility and market presence and attract potential users, customers and future sources of funding.

      • Learning and growth

        From the initial application to the regional and global pitch presentations, the competition can be a significant learning experience. Feedback from judges and interactions with other participants can help refine your innovation and presentation skills.

      Join a community of tech innovators who are helping to make a difference in the world … one innovation at a time. Hear from previous winners

       

      Interested in competiting in 2026? There’s a lot in it for you

      If you’re a tech innovator and entrepreneur, this competition is an ideal platform to showcase your business to a wide and influential audience. It may even be the key to unlocking your next big breakthrough.

      Register now for the 2026 competition

      Here are some of the potential benefits

      Is the Global Tech Innovator competition right for you?

      Join a community of tech innovators who are turning their bold ambitions into a reality

      Hear from past winners and finalists

      Qualifications and eligibility criteria

      Applicants are typically technology entrepreneurs who are successfully making the transition from the startup phase to the next stage in the growth of their businesses. They have developed innovative, proven technologies, established robust business models, demonstrated traction and have the potential to scale up globally.

      To be eligible for the competition, you must:

      • Be a registered company in the country/region where the country/region final is being held
      • Have been actively operating for 5 years or less (in the current form)
      • Be either a pure technology or a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business
      • Not be majority owned by a large corporate
      • Be able to conduct all pitches in English
      • Be available to pitch at a country/region semi-final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin (if applicable)
      • Available to pitch virtually at a country/region final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin
      • If selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the global final in November 2024. 

       

      Qualifications and eligibility criteria

       

      Applicants are typically technology entrepreneurs who are successfully making the transition from the startup phase to the next stage in the growth of their businesses. They have developed innovative, proven technologies, established robust business models, demonstrated traction and have the potential to scale up globally.

      To be eligible for the competition, you must:

      • Be a registered company in the country/region where the country/region final is being held
      • Have been actively operating for 5 years or less (in the current form)
      • Be either a pure technology or a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business
      • Not be majority owned by a large corporate
      • Be able to conduct all pitches in English
      • Be available to pitch at a country/region semi-final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin (if applicable)
      • Available to pitch virtually at a country/region final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin
      • If selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the global final in November 2024. 

      About KPMG Private Enterprise

      You know KPMG, you might not know KPMG Private Enterprise. KPMG Private Enterprise advisers in KPMG firms around the world are dedicated to working with you and your business, no matter where you are in your growth journey — whether you’re looking to reach new heights, embrace technology, plan for an exit, or manage the transition of wealth or your business to the next generation. You gain access to KPMG’s global resources through a single point of contact — a trusted adviser to your company. It is a local touch with a global reach.

      The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Network for Emerging Giants has extensive knowledge and experience working with the startup ecosystem. Whether you are looking to establish your operations, raise capital, expand abroad, or simply comply with regulatory requirements — we can help. From seed to speed, we’re here throughout your journey.

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      jerome andrew h. garcia
      Jerome Andrew H. Garcia

      Advisory Services Principal

      R.G. Manabat & Co.

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      Jallain Marcel S. Manrique

      Head of Technology Consulting

      R.G. Manabat & Co.

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      Gilbert T. Trinchera

      Technology Consulting Partner

      R.G. Manabat & Co.