Mark your calendars for an evening where big dreams get their shot. International Care Ministries (ICM) brings back Pitch for Hope 2026, its Shark Tank-style business pitching competition, on August 11, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Tektite Auditorium, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
Photo caption: Leaders from the corporate and development sectors gather with community representatives to celebrate partnership and shared impact. From left: Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio, Atty. Macel Estavillo, Pamela Pono, Carlo Casillar, Jorgen Amado, Michael Coman, and Hanky Lee.
Small Businesses, Big Stakes
This isn’t your average pitch night. The finalists are small business owners who have built their ventures from the ground up through ICM’s community programs—and now they’re pitching before a panel of judges for a chance to win cash grants of up to ₱100,000 to help grow their businesses.
What to Expect
- Live business pitches from finalists competing for the grand prize
- A Shark Tank-style judging panel evaluating business ideas
- A dinner buffet for all guests
- Real stories of everyday entrepreneurs turning small ventures into sustainable livelihoods for their families
Rooting for the Underdog
Past Pitch for Hope winners have used their grants to scale production, diversify their offerings, and create income opportunities for others in their communities. It’s the kind of event where you leave rooting for people you just met.
International Care Ministries (ICM) has partnered with more than 18,000 local pastors to help communities experiencing ultra-poverty across the Philippines build sustainable livelihoods, and Pitch for Hope is where that hard work takes center stage.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or hearing about ICM for the first time, Pitch for Hope offers a front-row seat to real entrepreneurship, real risk, and real communities supporting one another’s growth.
Event Details
August 11, 2026
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tektite Auditorium, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
