Founders Arena 2026 · Sponsorship
June 20, 2026. SMX Convention Center. Philippine Blockchain Week. 10 curated Web3 + AI startups pitch live to investors. 7 sponsorship tiers — from naming rights to in-kind coverage. All qualify under your CSR/ESG mandate.
Inside Philippine Blockchain Week 2026
Founders Arena 2026 Demo Day runs inside Philippine Blockchain Week — June 20–21, 2026 at SMX Convention Center Manila. Every sponsor gets brand visibility across the reach and credibility of the Philippines' largest blockchain audience.
Why Sponsor Founders Arena 2026?
Founders Arena 2026 gives sponsors something most events can't — direct access to curated, investor-ready startups that have already validated their market. Your team meets founders with working prototypes, validated solutions, and real customer evidence. Not decks. Startups.
10 pre-screened Web3 + AI startups. All have working prototypes and validated customer problems. Your judge gets first-look access to every finalist in the Deal Room.
Your brand alongside Exoasia and ASEAN BAC. Elevates your CSR/ESG narrative from "we sponsored an event" to "we co-built the Philippine startup ecosystem."
Philippine Blockchain Week is the country's largest blockchain and Web3 event. Your brand on the main stage in front of the most influential tech audience in the Philippines.
The best developers and founders in the country compete at Founders Arena. Pre-screened finalist access for hiring, partnerships, or corporate venture engagement.
Every sponsor receives a post-event ESG impact report with independently documented metrics — MSMEs served, startups funded, jobs enabled. Board-ready for sustainability disclosure.
Sponsors get visibility on the Founders Arena Matching Platform — connecting your organization with startups and ecosystem partners year-round, not just on June 20.
Sponsorship Tiers — 7 Ways to Show Up
Choose the tier that matches your ambition and budget. Cash sponsors get stage presence, judge seats, and deal flow. In-kind partners reduce event costs and get brand visibility. All tiers qualify under CSR and ESG mandates.
CSR / ESG Positioning
Founders Arena 2026 qualifies under CSR and ESG mandates — ASEAN-relevant, independently measurable, and structured around real startup and MSME impact. The event delivers documented outcomes your board can use for sustainability reporting.
Startups solving access-to-finance and MSME digitization problems. Measurable: # of MSMEs reached, credit gap addressed, livelihoods created.
Blockchain traceability enables sustainable sourcing, food security, and supply chain waste reduction. Measurable: # of agri-MSMEs with provenance.
Blockchain-based financial and trade records promote auditability and reduce fraud. Measurable: # of on-chain transactions enabled.
Why CSR/ESG Budget is the Right Budget
Traditional marketing budgets require ROI justification. ESG budgets require impact justification — which this event delivers with documented metrics and ASEAN BAC as ecosystem partner. Less budget competition. Multi-year narrative. Board-ready.
Sponsor Application
The Presenting Sponsor has 1 slot. Deal Room and Networking Sponsor each have 1 slot. Click below to fill in the sponsorship form and our team will reach out within 24 hours to confirm availability and send you the MOA.
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