Aboitiz endowment to AIM backs next generation of Filipino tech leaders

The Aboitiz Group’s $10-million endowment to the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) is helping open pathways for hundreds of Filipinos to pursue advanced careers in technology and data science, highlighting the role of long-term investments in developing future-ready leaders.

Established in 2020 to mark the conglomerate’s centennial, the endowment funded the creation of the Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ASITE) at AIM. The school offers graduate programs designed to develop leaders with a strong understanding of technology and its impact on business, governance, and society.

A key component of the endowment is the Aboitiz Student Loan Fund, which has disbursed $4.6 million in interest-free loans since 2021. The program has enabled students to pursue graduate degrees in Data Science, Data Analytics, and Innovation and Business, broadening access to advanced education in high-demand fields.

Graduates supported by the fund have gone on to work in a range of sectors, including banking, energy, healthcare, and startups. Some have also joined companies within the Aboitiz Group, while others contribute to institutions seen as critical to national development.

The endowment also supported the establishment of the Aboitiz Tech Space, a technology-enabled learning facility at AIM designed for hybrid instruction, executive education, and academic convenings. The space continues to serve as a hub for collaboration among students, faculty, and industry partners, linking classroom instruction with real-world applications.

Beyond instruction, ASITE faculty and students have produced applied research addressing challenges in healthcare, education, sustainability, and governance, translating data analytics and artificial intelligence into practical solutions for institutions and communities.

Over the past several years, the Aboitiz endowment has expanded access to advanced education, strengthened applied research, and contributed to the development of leaders positioned to drive innovation and institutional change.

Through ASITE, the Aboitiz Group said it is making a long-term commitment to Filipino talent, supporting the growth of technology-driven leadership that can help strengthen institutions and promote inclusive growth in the Philippines and beyond.