Seven winning projects from the Philippines were among the blue economy innovations showcased at the ASEAN Blue Innovation and Business Matching Expo held on 19 February 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Philippines-based Agrabah Ventures, Aquagentech, OBX Solutions, PCX Solutions, Rezbin, the Aquaculture Group, and the Samadhana Institute were among the 60 winners of the ASEAN Blue Innovation Challenge, a competition hosted by ASEAN, the United Nations Development Programme and the government of Japan that aims to spark inclusive and sustainable blue economy innovation from startups, MSMEs, universities, and NGOs throughout ASEAN and Timor-Leste.

The expo highlighted projects tackling key challenges within the blue economy sector, including sustainable fisheries, marine plastic pollution, eco-tourism, and climate resilience. The expo gave the winners an opportunity to network with investors, policymakers, industry leaders, and other innovators, unlocking opportunities for partnerships and funding.