TLDR: Lithos Manufacturing was honored at the GrowthCon PH 2025 Startup Awards for its pioneering use of nanotech and AI to combat pollution and climate change. The event, themed ‘Powering Up the Startup Ecosystem Through AI,’ celebrated five forward-thinking startups for their innovation, market impact, and AI integration.
MANILA, Philippines – Lithos Manufacturing has been recognized as a leading innovator in the Philippine startup ecosystem, receiving a prestigious award at the inaugural GrowthCon PH 2025 Startup Awards. The event, organized by The Business Manual, took place on June 10, 2025, at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura in Taguig, and was centered around the theme ‘Powering Up the Startup Ecosystem Through AI.’
Lithos Manufacturing was lauded for its groundbreaking application of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence to tackle critical environmental issues such as pollution and climate challenges. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation and its potential to make a significant impact on a global scale.
The GrowthCon PH 2025 Startup Awards celebrated five of the Philippines’ most forward-looking startups. In addition to Lithos Manufacturing, other honorees included MindNation, a global mental health and well-being company; Shoppable, an AI-powered supply chain platform for MSMEs; Invested Ed, a fintech company leveraging AI for education loans; and Flying Tigers Express. These companies were selected from a pool of 16 finalists based on rigorous criteria that included Innovation, Uniqueness, and AI Integration; Market Impact and Traction; Growth Trajectory; Leadership and Vision; and Sustainability and Scalability.
Each of the five awardees received Php500,000 in media values from The Business Manual, providing them with invaluable exposure and networking opportunities within the industry. The event itself served as a vibrant platform for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and industry leaders to engage in insightful discussions on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in accelerating startup success.
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RJ Ledesma, Editor-in-Chief and host of The Business Manual, emphasized the importance of such initiatives, while Ramon Galicia, Chief Operating Officer of One Mega Group, highlighted AI’s role in driving inclusive innovation and economic impact in the Philippines. The discussions also touched upon the crucial balance between AI’s advantages and the necessity of human oversight for effective system functioning. Lithos Manufacturing’s award is a testament to its visionary approach and its contribution to shaping the future of Filipino entrepreneurship through advanced technological solutions.
