Kaya Founders 100x PH Fellowship

The Kaya Founders 100X PH Fellowship is designed to accelerate the growth and success of Filipino startup founders and entrepreneurs. Launched by Kaya Founders in partnership with Ignite House of Innovation and AI First, this program brings together established founders, experienced operators, and corporate leaders to mentor the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs. The fellowship emphasizes customer problem focus, significant customer impact, execution and culture building, and the application of power law dynamics in venture value creation.

Kaya Founders believes the Philippines represents a unique investment opportunity due to its emerging middle class, rapid digitization, and large consumer market growth, despite being underinvested relative to its potential. The fellowship aims to strengthen the regional startup ecosystem and create pathways to venture capital for underrepresented founders.

Designed for Founders, Investors, Operators, Builders. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.

Ignite’s 2025 cohort description included existing portfolio founders, experienced builders, and corporate leaders. It does not establish current eligibility requirements or restrictions.

Ignite described its 2025 fellowship as invitation-only through partner VCs. 100XVC links to its public app for exploring Expedition 2026, but that route does not verify current admission availability. The legacy interest and RSVP form displays that submissions are closed.

Fellows receive access to successful founders and operators, one-on-one guidance from experienced investors, peer mentorship, and a network of connections within the Philippine startup ecosystem. They will also gain insights into venture capital fundamentals, growth scaling frameworks, and capital markets education.

The inaugural cohort will be revealed on April 9, 2025, with an open house event scheduled for February 12, 2026, providing potential applicants with direct exposure to the fellowship program.