KMC Solutions opens nominations for 3rd KMC Startup Awards 2025
KMC Solutions has opened nominations for the 3rd KMC Startup Awards, which will honor top startups and entrepreneurs shaping the country’s business and technology landscape. The awards night is scheduled for November 13, 2025.
The event is co-presented by OneCFO in partnership with Uniquecorn Strategies, Ideaspace | QBO, MAINPH, Founders Launchpad, and Kaya Founders. It marks the third edition of the annual recognition program launched in 2023 to spotlight emerging companies and leaders in the Philippine startup ecosystem.
New category puts focus on social impact
A new award, Culture and Community Excellence, has been added to the lineup to highlight startups that integrate social responsibility and sustainability into their operations. The category aims to recognize businesses that create measurable benefits for communities and the environment.
Aside from the new category, winners will be named in eight business and leadership awards including Startup of the Year, Tech Innovator of the Year, Growth Champion, Innovation in Marketing, and Customer Experience Excellence. Individual honors include the Breakthrough Leader Award and the FutureTech Leadership Award.
Recognizing top innovators since 2023
Since its launch, the KMC Startup Awards has recognized more than 30 startups across sectors such as finance, logistics, and technology. Past winners include GoTyme Bank, Packworks, UNO Digital Bank, Kindred, Sprout Solutions, Mober, and Mylo Speech Buddy.
“Nominations highlight where industries are heading,” KMC Solutions CEO Michael McCullough said. “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.”
Nominations for the 2025 awards will run until October 13. Eligible startups must have been operational for at least one year and no more than ten years. Companies from sectors including technology, healthcare, and finance are encouraged to apply in multiple categories if they meet the criteria.
