Program

NEXPH Incubation Program 2025

About

The Philippines’ startup ecosystem is rapidly growing with government policies supporting clean energy adoption. Despite this progress, clean energy startups remain underrepresented, primarily due to the limited number of such startups, even though they play a crucial role in advancing climate action and the energy transition.

NEX Philippines is stepping in to support this emerging sector. Entering its sixth cohort in 2025, NEX offers a free, three-month hybrid incubation program specifically designed for early-stage energy and climate-tech startups.

Program benefits

One-on-one mentoring
Access to NEX global network
Dedicated startup coach
One-on-one mentoring

Get personalized, one-hour sessions with experienced mentors to sharpen your customer development strategy and validation plans—tailored to your startup’s unique journey.

One-on-one mentoring
Access to NEX global network
Dedicated startup coach
Access to NEX global network

Tap into a global community of professionals and organizations, opening doors to partnerships, collaborations, and resources that can accelerate your growth.

One-on-one mentoring
Access to NEX global network
Dedicated startup coach
Dedicated startup coach

Work closely with a NEXPH coach who’ll guide you through the program with regular check-ins, helping you stay on track, troubleshoot challenges, and push your progress forward.

What’s included:

Curated Learning Management System (LMS)
Gain access to a rich library of videos, tools, templates, and past session recordings—available anytime to support your learning throughout the program.

AWS credits
Receive AWS credits to help power your startup—cut down on costs while scaling with cloud services for computing, storage, and more.

Group gathering activities
Join four engaging cohort sessions including an in-person kickoff, reflection sharing, mock pitching, and Demo Day—designed to spark collaboration, peer learning, and community building.

Who can Apply

  • Startups with a solution or technology focused on the clean energy sector
  • Teams with at least one founder actively involved
  • Startups at or below Level 4 in Customer, Business, and Technology Readiness Levels

Program Timeline

April 2025

Call for applications
The program opens its doors to early-stage climate-tech and clean-tech startups. Pre-screening ensures alignment with the program’s goals and identifies the best-fit candidates.

May 2025

Screening & needs assessment
Qualified applicants will go through interviews to pinpoint their specific support needs—setting the stage for a highly tailored incubation experience.

May 2025

Program kickoff
A one-day session kicks off the program, introducing participants to the support team, fellow cohort members, and the overall roadmap for the journey ahead.

Jun-Aug 2025

Program proper
Startups dive into curated content via Thinkific, covering key topics like market landscape, customer validation, and business modeling. Monthly AMAs, personalized mentoring, and bi-monthly coaching check-ins ensure continued support and real-time progress tracking.

Sept 2025

Program closing
The journey culminates in a Demo Day, where startups pitch their refined solutions and share their progress with partners, mentors, and the broader clean energy ecosystem.

Sept 2026-Sept 2027

Impact tracking
To measure long-term impact, NEX Philippines will conduct follow-up evaluations at 12 and 24 months post-program—tracking business growth, milestones, and ongoing challenges.