MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Mylo Speech Buddy, an app designed to support individuals with speech delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), was selected to represent the Philippines at the Collision Tech Conference in Toronto, Canada. The event featured 500 startups from over 30 countries, providing a global platform for Mylo Speech Buddy to present its health-tech innovation as it prepares for international expansion.
Supported by StartUp Village Philippine President Carlo Calimon and its accelerator program called “SOAR,” DMZ Toronto, and in partnership with the Government of Canada Trade Commission Service, Mylo Speech Buddy was one of four startups representing the Philippines, alongside REVAstaff, Remotify, and uHoo. At the conference, Mylo Speech Buddy pitched its business venture to Canadian partners and investors, aiming to establish strategic partnerships and explore new markets.
Vincent Rocha, CEO and President of Mylo Speech Buddy, emphasized the app’s role in aiding nonverbal children to develop their first spoken words. “Being chosen to represent the Philippines at the Collision Tech Conference is a significant opportunity for us to showcase our app’s potential in autism support and speech therapy support,” he shared.
Vincent also highlighted the broader implications of the conference for growth in the tech and healthcare sectors. “The opportunities at this event align with our mission to support children with ASD and expand our reach globally,” he added.
According to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), Manila’s startup ecosystem was valued at $6.4 billion at the end of 2023, demonstrating the robust growth and potential of the region’s innovation landscape.
Mylo Speech Buddy is focused on global expansion and language localization. “We are working on localizing our content for international markets to make Mylo Speech Buddy accessible worldwide,” Vincent said.
True to its commitment to innovation, Mylo Speech Buddy won first place and secured a pitch prize of $2,500 at the “ARISE Plus Ye! Boost Accelerator Program Cohort 03,” funded by the European Union and led by the International Trade Centre, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Competitiveness Innovation Group and QBO Innovation.
