Youth Co:Lab Startup Showcase Alumni Catalogue

Youth Co:Lab Startup Showcase Alumni Catalogue
April 10, 2025
The Youth Co:Lab Startup Showcase Alumni Catalogue is a curated collection of inspiring youth-led startups supported by Youth Co:Lab Philippines between 2023 and 2024. This knowledge product highlights the exceptional journeys of young changemakers who are driving inclusive, sustainable, and innovative solutions across the country. Co-created in 2017 by UNDP and the Citi Foundation, Youth Co:Lab aims to establish a common agenda for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to empower and invest in youth so that they can accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through leadership, social innovation, and entrepreneurship. In the Philippines, the program has supported over 3,000 youth and equipped over 100 young innovators to develop, scale, and sustain their ventures through the National Springboard Programme. This catalogue celebrates the diversity, creativity, and resilience of Filipino youth founders tackling pressing issues in areas such as climate action, education, health, the creative industry, technology, agriculture, and digital inclusion. Each profile offers a snapshot of their mission, milestones, and future plans—demonstrating how youth are not just beneficiaries but active drivers of development.