Seventeen Filipino agribusiness start-ups completed a five-day immersion programme in Singapore, strengthening their knowledge of agritech, artificial intelligence, food systems, and entrepreneurship. The initiative highlighted growing Philippines–Singapore collaboration in developing the next generation of agricultural innovators.
Seventeen agribusiness start-ups from across the Philippines completed the Filipino Young Farmers Immersion on Agribusiness and Technology Incubation Programme, held in Singapore from 6 to 10 July 2026. Organised by the Department of Agriculture – Philippines, through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS), in partnership with Republic Polytechnic (RP) Singapore, the programme aimed to equip young agri-preneurs with practical knowledge and international perspectives to strengthen the country’s agricultural sector.
Over the five-day programme, participants explored key areas shaping the future of agriculture, including artificial intelligence in farming, food safety and traceability, cold chain management, and the agrifood ecosystem connecting the Philippines and Singapore. The immersion provided valuable exposure to innovative technologies and sustainable practices that can support more resilient and competitive agricultural enterprises.
In addition to technical learning, the young entrepreneurs enhanced their business capabilities through pitch training, personalised coaching sessions, and direct engagements with Singaporean start-up founders. These exchanges offered practical insights into building scalable agribusinesses, fostering innovation, and navigating the evolving agritech landscape.
On 10 July, the participants, accompanied by Philippine Agricultural Attaché for Southeast Asia, Ms Annalyn L. Lopez-Jamora, and officials from the Department of Agriculture, paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig. During the meeting, Ambassador Macaraig commended the participants for their innovative ideas and encouraged them to apply the knowledge and sustainable, forward-looking practices gained during the programme to strengthen the Philippine agricultural sector.
The immersion programme reflects the Philippines’ continued commitment to nurturing young agricultural entrepreneurs while reinforcing collaboration with Singapore in agribusiness innovation, technology, and capacity building. By empowering emerging agri-preneurs with global exposure and practical expertise, the initiative supports the development of a more sustainable and future-ready agricultural industry.
Source: Philippine Embassy in Singapore
