The future doesn’t change by accident. It changes when innovators move ideas forward. For the past five years, we’ve introduced hundreds of bold technology entrepreneurs and innovations that are making a difference in the world through the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition.
Now on its fourth year in the Philippines, the competition continues to spotlight Filipino founders and entrepreneurs who are challenging assumptions and building solutions to real-world challenges — solutions that have the potential to scale beyond borders.
Now you have the opportunity to take that next step in the 2026 competition. It brings together some of the most promising and bold technology innovators — founders and entrepreneurs like you who are redefining industries and creating impact.
If your tech solution has the potential to transform industries, empower communities, or redefine markets, and you’re ready for growth — the competition offers visibility, credibility, and connections with global technology leaders and investors. It’s your platform to demonstrate the impact of your innovation at scale.
If you're ready to push the limits and take your tech innovation to the next level, we want to hear from you.
Step forward. Stand out. And make the future a reality.
Here are some of the potential benefits
Is the Global Tech Innovator competition right for you?
Who is eligible to enter the competition?
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 7 years or less (in the current form).
- Generate revenue between US $1 million and $15 million; or have raised at least US $500,000 in equity.
- 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 2026
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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