The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation (BPIF), in partnership with Bayan Academy, recently announced the top 40 small enterprises and top 20 nano enterprises from this year’s Small Enterprise Acceleration Lab (SEAL) program.
Launched in 2022, the SEAL Project Series was designed not only to support but also to empower micro and nano enterprises, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs. Through strategic interventions and hands-on guidance, SEAL has become a beacon of hope for small business owners looking to scale and sustain their operations.
In the past year, the SEAL-Small Enterprise Growth Agenda (SEAL-SEGA) provided invaluable training in product and service development, operations optimization, and marketing to over 200 entrepreneurs. More than just lessons, the program offered tailored solutions that addressed specific challenges these businesses faced. Top-performing enterprises were not only equipped with knowledge, but also received cash grants and expert mentorship to fuel their growth.
This year, BPIF honored 40 enterprises that showcased outstanding potential, providing them with cash grants ranging from Php80,000 to Php120,000. These businesses, now empowered to implement their strategic plans, will continue to benefit from ongoing mentorship. 
