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Speed2Seed Manila
Transform your healthtech idea into a fundable venture in 14 weeks
Cohort 1: March 14-June 20, 2026
Cohort 1 Focus: Healthcare
Why Manila for HealthTech Innovation
The Philippine healthtech innovation space is at a pivotal moment in history. After years of building world-class technology talent and watching startups emerge in every sector, healthcare technology remains surprisingly underdeveloped—not a sign of market failure, but of extraordinary opportunity.
The convergence of technical talent, available capital, and urgent need creates unusual possibility. But converting that possibility into sustainable ventures requires systematic approaches that traditional healthcare innovation often lacks.
Speed2Seed’s program—combining rigorous customer validation with rapid technical prototyping—is particularly suited to help the Philippine healthtech space grow. Solutions can reach paying customers within weeks, validate product-market fit through systematic customer development, and iterate based on real-world feedback from actual healthcare settings.
Community Partners
Facilitators & Mentors
Arup Maity
• Founder & CEO - Xamun.AI
• Founder & CEO - BlastAsia
• Director - PH Software Industry Assoc
Jay Fajardo
• Founder & CEO - Better Clinic
• CEO - ProudCloud
• Managing Director - Launch Garage
Vanessa Bicomong
• Program Director - Acumen Strategy Consulltants
• Faculty - Ateneo de Manila University
• President - The Learning Library
Mike Muin
• CEO & Founder - MedProjects
• Lecturer - UP College of Medicine
• CEO & Founder - Kranium
Kit Sumabat
• Technical Consultant - World Health Organization
• Information Security Director - Peak Support
• Chief Information Officer - Makati Medical Center
Joseph de Leon
• Founder - Bullet Day Consulting
• Founding Member & Head of Screening - MAIN.ph [Manila Angel Investors Network]
• Director of Venture Strategy - Gravitas Prime
Paul Añover
• Partner - Añover Añover San Diego and Primavera Law Office
• Assistant Secretary (Employment and Human Resource Development) - Department of Labor and Employment
• JBC Chief of Staff for Cong. Veloso III - Judicial and Bar Council
Lorraine Faeldon
• Consultant - Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health Technologies
• Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer - Valea Health (CardiaX Health Technologies, Inc.)
• Health Analyst - Philippine Biomedical Device Innovation Consortium
Want to learn more about the upcoming Manila cohort?
Program Dates: February to June 2026
Two critical demo days drive your momentum from prototype to funded scale-up
Feb 14
Start of Applications
Deadline for applications is on March 6, 11:59 pm. Apply Now
Mar 14
Start of Program: 2-day Bootcamp
The two-day bootcamp equips founders with systematic validation methodologies (Steve Blank’s 4 Steps, Business Model Canvas, Javelin Board) on Day 1, then provides domain-specific HealthTech/FinTech compliance training, hands-on Xamun.AI platform mastery, and mentor matching on Day 2.
Mar 28
Angel Demo Day
Angel Demo Day occurs on Day 14, where founders pitch their validated problem, early evangelist commitments, and interactive Xamun prototype to angel investors, targeting $50K-$200K raises with a 70-85% funding success rate.
Mar 30
Start of Weeks 3-6: Version 1 Development
Weeks 3-6 transform validated concepts into production-ready software through xDD’s specification-first methodology, progressing from requirements documentation to a fully complete Version 1 with a target of having 5-10 paying customers and $5K-$25K MRR by week 6.
Apr 27
Start of Weeks 7-11: Product-Market Fit Optimization
Weeks 7-11 focus on iterating toward product-market fit through rapid product enhancements based on customer feedback, testing 2-3 acquisition channels to identify the most effective, and building early traction toward $50K-$100K ARR in preparation for seed funding.
Jun 1
Start of Weeks 12-14: Seed Readiness
Weeks 12-14 prepare founders for seed fundraising through intensive pitch deck development, Q&A preparation for tough investor questions, data room assembly, and building 16-month financial models, culminating in Seed Demo Day targeting $500K-$3M raises.
JUN 20
Seed Demo Day
Seed Demo Day occurs at Week 14, where founders present 5-minute pitches with live product demos, early metrics, and financial projections to venture capital firms, targeting $500K-$3M seed rounds with success criteria of $100K+ ARR, 25+ paying customers, and 40+ NPS score.
What Makes Speed2Seed Manila Different
Speed2Seed is not your typical accelerator - we make sure you have a production-grade software that you could go to market with
New Approach
to Acceleration
Traditional accelerators offer mentorship & networking but leave validation & development to you.
Speed2Seed combines proven frameworks with rapid technical execution—you’ll have a working prototype by Week 2, production MVP by Week 6, and two funding milestones instead of one.
Better than
Doing it Alone
Going it alone means months of learning, expensive mistakes, and lonely decisions.
Speed2Seed compresses your journey to 14 weeks with 4-week build time for Version 1, built-in compliance, expert advisors matched to your challenges, and warm access to 25-30 committed investors per cohort.
Compliance
Readiness
We specialize where regulatory complexity kills most startups: healthcare and finance.
HIPAA and PCI-DSS compliance are embedded from the start, domain expertise begins on Day 2, our investors understand these markets, and compliance checkpoints catch issues before they become costly.
Technology
Focus
Speed2Seed works for software platforms validated quickly—SaaS, marketplaces, telemedicine, payments.
We’re not right for novel algorithms, medical devices, blockchain protocols, or lengthy R&D. Our methodology assumes standard web/mobile tech, rapid customer testing, and quick iteration cycles.
Application Process & Requirements
Speed2Seed focuses on HealthTech and FinTech founders ready to build solutions the world needs
Industry Background
3+ years experience in healthcare (clinical, hospital ops, medical devices, health IT) or finance (banking, payments, insurance, wealth management).
Time Commitment
We’ll need you to dedicate time to focus on your startup for the entire 14 weeks, especially the first and last 2 weeks. This is critical for your success in the program.
Specific Problem
Your entry to the program requires having a specific problem in mind. For example: “I see this broken process daily in my profession and know exactly how to fix it.”
Demo Day Ready
You must be committed to presenting at Week 2 Angel Demo Day and Week 14 VC Demo Day. This also means you need to be ready to raise capital and scale fast.
Got questions about Speed2Seed Manila Cohort 1?
Frequently-Asked Questions
When does the Manila cohort start?
The application period is February 7-March 7 and the first day of the program will start March 14.
What is the program duration?
The entire program runs for 14 weeks, from March 14 to June 20
Do I need technical skills to join?
Not at all! The difference with our program lies in our partnership with Xamun.AI, who will take care of anything tech-related. All you need is your industry expertise, a problem to be solved, a market to cater to, and a commitment to go through the program.
How much does it cost to join the program?
Joining the public program is 100% free - no joining fee or application fee. Absolutely no out-of-pocket expenses in the duration of the program other than the costs related showing up during face-to-face events. For the software build with Xamun.AI, as with any accelerator program, comes with a fee. The angel investment that you may raise will be used to fund that.
What kind of funding can I target to raise?
During the Angel Demo Day, the target raise is $50K-$200K from angel investors. Meanwhile, during Seed Demo Day, the target raise is $500K-$3M from venture capital funds. Speed2Seed does not guarantee you will receive funding, but we will open up the opportunity for you.
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