Founders Arena Hackathon – Revolutionizing Supply Chain Efficiency in the Philippines
Calling All Innovators, Developers, and Tech Visionaries!
Join us for the Founders Arena Hackathon, where we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in the Philippines – supply chain inefficiencies. With Blockchain, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies, we’re on a mission to address the challenges in Supply Chain Interoperability and design scalable solutions that will transform the way goods move, data flows, and businesses operate.
Why Participate?
Fast-Track Your Prototype: Leverage Vibe Coding Sessions to accelerate the design and development of working prototypes.
Win Your Spot at PBW 2025: The top 8 winners will secure a pitch slot on Day 2 of the Philippine Blockchain Week, presenting their solutions to investors, corporates, and industry leaders.
Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with mentors, tech experts, and pioneers who are shaping the future of supply chain innovation.
Prizes & Funding Opportunities: Access to exclusive resources, mentorship, and potential investment opportunities for top solutions.
Challenge Focus Areas:
Logistics Optimization: Reduce delays, streamline delivery routes, and improve asset tracking using AI and blockchain.
Data Transparency & Security: Implement secure data-sharing protocols to ensure integrity and visibility across supply chain networks.
Predictive Analytics: Leverage AI for demand forecasting, inventory management, and risk mitigation.
Smart Contracts for Procurement: Develop blockchain-based solutions to automate procurement processes and reduce friction.
Who Should Join?
Developers & Tech Enthusiasts – Ready to build next-gen solutions?
Startup Founders – Have a scalable idea that can disrupt the supply chain sector?
Industry Experts – Bring your supply chain expertise to guide and mentor teams.
Students & Innovators – Showcase your skills and fast-track your path to PBW 2025.
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Described as an “AI-native” or “agentic” software development platform, Xamun leverages artificial intelligence, automation, and low-code tools to accelerate and de-risk the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Hackathon participants will receive:
1 - Free access to wAiz and Xamun.AI
2 - Mentorship on how to design prototypes
3 - Guidance to incorporate powerful demos into their pitch presentation
What’s In It For You?
1 - Get a chance to earn your spot at the PBW stage
2 - Winners will win free deal flow and investment readiness mentorship valued at ₱500,000
3 - Guaranteed matching with incubators, accelerators, and investors. Access over 2,000 investors globally!
4 - Get free 2 Cipher pass tickets (1our 5k each)
5 - Cloud Credits, etc
6 - Get featured in Founders Arena Magazine, Podcast, PR and other channels!
Event Schedule & Highlights
May 22 – Online
(1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Kickoff & Problem
Presentation
1:00 PM - Opening and Welcome Remarks
1:15 PM - Philippine Blockchain Week
Speaker: Janelle Barretto
Know what to expect from PBW 2025
1:30 PM - Department of Trade and Industry Philippines
Speaker: Sandina David
Addressing supply chain interoperabillities to support Philippine SMEs
1:45 PM - Fast Logistics
Speaker: Gladys Ceniza
Talk about supply chain inefficiencies and what we need to address
2:00 PM - Doconchain
Speaker: Olivier Bariou
Secure Document Authentication
2:15 PM - Bayanichain
Speaker: Gelo Wong
Sovereign Blockchain
2:30 PM - Frac.io
Speaker: Japhet Lim / Melvin Tan
Asset tokenization, enabling businesses and consumers convert high-value assets—into digital tokens
2:45 PM - Round One
Speaker: Brandon Leong / Charm Co
Investment Lingo and Crowd Funding
3:00 PM - Sprout
Speaker: Patrick Gentry
How to attract a 10M$ funding
3:15 PM - wAiz
Speaker: Mack Comandante
Democratizing Startup Validation
3:30 PM - Xamun
Speaker: Arup Maity
Leveraging artificial intelligence, low-code tools, and automation to build prototypes in less than a day
4:15 PM - Q & A
4:30 PM - Closing Remarks
May 23 – The Astbury Club, Makati (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Prototype Development Day – Vibe Coding & Design
8:30 AM – Check-In
Get settled and connect with fellow innovators.
9:00 AM – Vibe Coding Session
Accelerate your solution design using rapid prototyping techniques.
Prototype Development
Work in teams to design and build functional prototypes addressing the identified supply chain challenges.
12:30 PM – Lunch Break
3:00 PM – Pitch Workshop
Learn how to craft a compelling pitch that clearly communicates your solution, impact, and market potential.
4:00 PM – Mentor Feedback
Receive real-time
feedback from investors and industry experts to refine your pitch and prototype.
4:30 PM – Day Wrap-Up & Announcements
Review key takeaways and next steps for the Pitch Competition Day.
May 29 – The Astbury Club, Makati (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Demo Day – Present & Compete for a Spot at PBW 2025
9:00 PM – Preparation Time
1:00 PM – Demo Day
Each team will have to present their projects, followed by a Q&A section with the judges.
Judges will assess based on innovation, feasibility, scalability, and impact.
5:00 PM – Mixer & Networking
Participate in the mixer and networking that follows to connect with fellow Disruptors (Founders, Innovators), Catalysts (Investors), and Enablers (Incubators, Venture Builders, and Accelerators)!
Judges
Patrick Gentry
Sprout
Patrick Gentry is an American tech entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Sprout Solutions, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in human resources (HR), payroll, and business solutions in the Philippines
Arup Maity
Xamun.AI
Arup Maity is a seasoned tech entrepreneur, educator, and industry leader, best known as the founder and CEO of Xamun.AI, an AI-powered enterprise software development platform.
Dean Pax Lapid
Founder Institute
Dean Pax Lapid is a prominent Filipino entrepreneur, business consultant, author, and educator who currently serves as the Director of the Founder Institute Philippines.
Christopher Star
Openverse
Christopher Star is the Co-Founder and City Leader of the Manila Chapter of OpenVerse, an organization focused on building and empowering the tech and startup ecosystem in the Philippines.
Ready to Build? Apply Now!
Register and secure your chance to accelerate your startup, gain exposure, and win your way to PBW 2025!
For more information, visit exoasia.org or contact us at [email protected].
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Xamun.AI
Success Academy Learning Solutions
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