BORACAY AI 2026: Explore Partner Opportunities for AI Startups from NVIDIA, MASTERCARD, IBM, and ACCENTURE
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NVIDIA AI Data Platform for Agentic AI & IBM Fusion, IBM Digital Asset Haven, Mastercard CRYPTO Credential, Accenture AI Foundry & Refinery: AIMÉ Workcation Resorts & GAIC Boracay
For invited BHBAI Partners:
MASTERCARD SS/AI PILOT
December 22, 2025 - January 19, 2026
BORACAY
AIMÉ Workcation Resorts Boracay
Invited:
NVIDIA AI Data Platform for Agentic AI Leaders
IBM Fusion Leaders
IBM Digital Asset Haven Leaders
Dfns Leaders
Mastercard Crypto Credential Leaders
Mercuryo Leaders
Polygon Labs Leaders
Accenture AI Foundry & Refinery Leaders
Mastercard Partners
NVIDIA Partners
IBM Partners
Accenture Partners
BHI500 Digital and IT Executives
Hosted by the Global AI Center (GAIC)
www.bhbai.com/gaic
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Zoey Santos
Pilot Coordinator & AI Startup Support, GAIC
December 1, 2025
BHBAI selects NVIDIA for the new GAIC in Boracay
As part of this year’s recognition, BHI50 confirms that BHBAI has selected NVIDIA’s latest solutions to power the opening of the new Global AI Center (GAIC) in Boracay — a shared infrastructure platform created for BHI50 enterprises to accelerate enterprise-grade AI development while reducing operational cost and maximizing energy efficiency. NVIDIA’s Blackwell-class systems and full-stack software were chosen for their unmatched performance, reliability, and ability to support unified developer workflows across all BHI50 organizations.
BHBAI makes Mastercard the exclusive stablecoin support platform at GAIC
Mastercard is not just a payments network; it is a global technology platform. In 2025 the company is advancing agentic commerce, end-to-end stablecoin capabilities, identity and password-free checkout, and Commerce Media — initiatives that position Mastercard at the center of how the world will buy, sell, authenticate and move value in the years ahead. These are the kinds of durable, scalable businesses we select for inclusion in the BHI50.
BHBAI selects IBM watsonx as AI platform at the GAIC
Real, durable technical leadership. Under Arvind Krishna’s stewardship IBM has doubled down on hybrid cloud, Red Hat integration, and enterprise-grade generative AI. The company’s public disclosures show an AI book of business now worth more than $7.5 billion — a commercial indicator that customers are adopting IBM’s watsonx and AI services at scale.
December 2, 2025
1) NVIDIA — top partner opportunities for Enterprise AI startups
What NVIDIA offers
NVIDIA Inception — a global program for AI startups offering technical enablement, developer training (Deep Learning Institute), preferred pricing, cloud/GPU credits or partner offers, marketing exposure and introductions to VCs and ecosystem partners.
Partner channels — NVIDIA’s partner ecosystem (ISV partners, system builders, cloud partners) enables co-engineering, validated solutions, and listing on NVIDIA industry pages (finance, healthcare, NGC / Marketplace).
Most lucrative partner opportunities (what to pursue)
1. Co-sell & validated solution (ISV) with NVIDIA + cloud GPU providers
Get validated on NVIDIA-certified stacks (NGC images, Triton, TensorRT) and list as an ISV partner. This opens co-sell motions with NVIDIA field teams and preferred placement on partner pages used by enterprise buyers. Revenue: enterprise SaaS or on-prem licenses, large ARR deals.
2. High-value paid pilots using NVIDIA hardware/service credits
Use Inception technical and partner offers (cloud or hardware discounts) to run paid PoCs with customers. Convert pilots into term enterprise contracts (annual subscription + support + engineering services).
3. OEM / appliance bundling with system builders
Partner with NVIDIA system builders to create an appliance (on-prem inference / training rack) sold to regulated enterprises. Margins are higher than pure cloud SaaS and provide multi-year maintenance revenue.
4. Marketplace & channel distribution (NGC / cloud marketplaces)
Package models, inference services or turnkey stacks for NVIDIA NGC and major cloud marketplaces (AWS, Azure, GCP). Marketplaces provide recurring revenue and exposure.
Accelerator/financial support you can combine
NVIDIA Inception (free membership + partner offers). It’s not a grant accelerator but provides partner discounts, training, introductions and sometimes partner credits via ecosystem offers — ideal to combine with a local accelerator or VC to secure follow-on investment and pilot introductions.
How to maximize revenue fast (playbook)
Join Inception → get technical validation → target 3 enterprise PoCs where NVIDIA hardware/costs are covered/discounted → convert to 12–36 month enterprise contracts with an implementation + support uplift. Seek co-selling with NVIDIA field engineers for larger deals.
2) Mastercard — top partner opportunities for Enterprise AI startups
What Mastercard offers
Start Path — Mastercard’s flagship startup engagement program (co-innovation, access to enterprise customers, pilots with banks and merchants, product team introductions). It focuses on fintech and commerce solutions and is explicitly designed to accelerate commercial partnerships rather than only provide credits.
Mastercard runs focused engagement tracks (small business, payments, identity) and works with startups to deploy pilots and scale into customers across Mastercard’s global network. Recent public cohorts show regular intake of startups.
Most lucrative partner opportunities (what to pursue)
1. Paid pilots and merchant/bank integrations via Start Path
The single most valuable outcome is a paid pilot or sandbox integration with Mastercard customers (acquirers, issuers, merchants). For Enterprise AI startups (fraud AI, AML, customer insights, credit scoring, transaction analytics), pilots convert quickly to volume licensing or revenue-share deals.
2. Data & API partnerships — embed Mastercard data/services
Use Mastercard APIs (data services, transaction signals) in your models. Embedding Mastercard’s network signals lets you offer differentiated enterprise AI products that are attractive to banks and large merchants — enabling premium pricing and long-term contracts. (Start Path helps connect you to these APIs and partners.)
3. Co-innovation contracts with banks and processors
Mastercard facilitates introductions to strategic customers who may fund pilots/co-development and then adopt the solution across their enterprise. These lead to licensing and subscription revenue plus network effects.
4. Inclusion into Mastercard programs & endorsements (credibility multiplier)
Being a Start Path alum gives marketing credibility and accelerated sales cycles when approaching banks/merchants. That “stamp” reduces enterprise procurement friction.
Accelerator/financial support you can combine
Mastercard Start Path (program support, not usually direct equity) — Start Path is a top channel for fintech startups to access commercial pilots and customers; some cohorts include financial awards/credits from partners, but the main value is customer access and commercial pilots.
How to maximize revenue fast (playbook)
Apply to Start Path or an industry-aligned Mastercard program → design a short, paid pilot that proves ROI (fraud reduction, revenue uplift, cost savings) → negotiate enterprise licensing + revenue share or per-transaction pricing. Prioritize features that tie to Mastercard data signals for defensibility.
3) IBM — top partner opportunities for Enterprise AI startups
What IBM offers
Startup with IBM / IBM for Startups — provides up to $120k in IBM Cloud credits (public reporting), access to IBM expertise, product teams, and enterprise sales channels.
IBM Partner Plus — commercial partner program offering go-to-market incentives, co-selling, training, and sales support for ISVs and service partners.
IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator — an accelerator focused on startups that handle sensitive data, providing technical mentorship and pathways to customers in regulated industries (often run with third-party accelerator partners like Village Capital). This program historically offers deep technical enablement and introductions to enterprise customers.
Most lucrative partner opportunities (what to pursue)
1. Enterprise security & compliance play with Hyper Protect / IBM Crypto services
If your Enterprise AI deals with regulated data (healthcare, finance, identity), joining Hyper Protect or partnering to use IBM’s Hyper Protect services lets you sell into large customers that require FIPS, confidential computing, and enterprise SLAs — commanding higher contract values and longer renewals.
2. Cloud credits + co-sell through Partner Plus
Use IBM Cloud credits to run large customer proofs; then enroll as an IBM Partner Plus member to get GTM funds, sales incentives and co-selling with IBM account teams. This accelerates large enterprise deal closure.
3. Solution engineering with IBM Garage and enterprise pilots
IBM Garage collaborations can lead to enterprise pilots and retained professional services engagements. These are billable, high-margin opportunities and often convert to longer managed-services or subscription contracts.
4. Investment & strategic relationships via IBM Ventures
IBM Ventures makes strategic investments; a funded investment or JV with IBM opens deep partnership and customer introductions for enterprise deployment.
Accelerator/financial support you can combine
IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator (cohorts run with accelerator partners) — excellent for security/compliance-heavy startups.
Startup with IBM — up to ~$120k in credits, technical mentorship, and access to IBM solution architects and enterprise sales.
How to maximize revenue fast (playbook)
If you target regulated enterprises: apply to Hyper Protect → build a hardened offering on IBM Cloud Hyper Protect → run a pilot with an IBM account → close multi-year licensing + professional services + managed hosting. If not regulated, use Startup with IBM to get credits and Partner Plus to scale through co-selling.
Cross-company prioritized opportunities (how to combine programs for maximum upside)
1. NVIDIA + IBM (tech + security + GTM) — Build GPU-optimized enterprise AI on NVIDIA stacks, validate performance via NVIDIA Inception, then harden with IBM Hyper Protect and use IBM Partner Plus to co-sell to regulated enterprises. Result: premium pricing, enterprise trust, and joint sales channels.
2. Mastercard Start Path + NVIDIA (fintech AI) — For transaction analytics, fraud or risk models: optimize models on NVIDIA GPU infra, join Inception for performance validation, and use Start Path to run paid pilots with banks/issuers using Mastercard signals. Convert to per-transaction pricing or subscription for high transactional volume revenue.
3. IBM + Mastercard (enterprise payments + compliance) — If you provide AI for payments compliance/AML: join Start Path for market access to banks + IBM Hyper Protect for compliance; co-sell with IBM to enterprise customers who want integrated payments and compliance solutions.
Concrete immediate checklist (quick tactical steps)
1. Pick the right program(s)
NVIDIA Inception (apply).
Mastercard Start Path (apply) if you are fintech/payments focused.
IBM Startup / Hyper Protect (apply) if you need credits/security enablement.
2. Design paid 6–12 week enterprise PoC that proves ROI (reduction in fraud, latency, TCO savings, model accuracy uplift). Use credits/discounts to cover infra cost.
3. Get validated & listed (NGC, IBM catalog, Mastercard partner pages). Validation shortens procurement and enables co-selling.
4. Negotiate co-sell & referral economics (minimum committed ARR + implementation fees + support SLAs).
5. Bundle hardware/appliance or managed hosting for larger deals (higher margins)
4) Accenture: Top Partner Opportunities for Enterprise AI Startups
Accenture has become one of the world’s most influential integration and deployment partners for large-scale enterprise AI. With deep domain expertise across every major industry, extensive relationships with BHI500 and global multinationals, and a dedicated AI workforce exceeding 50,000 specialists, Accenture sits at the center of how advanced AI reaches real customers.
For enterprise AI startups, Accenture represents a uniquely powerful partner: a distribution engine, a product-validation network, and a commercialization accelerator — all in one.
Below are the top partner opportunities for startups building mission-critical AI solutions.
1. Co-Development and Industry Solution Blueprints
Accenture frequently co-develops “industry solution blueprints” with emerging AI companies to accelerate adoption in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecom, retail, and manufacturing.
These joint offerings give startups:
Co-branded solutions built on Accenture’s industry frameworks
Pre-validated compliance and security patterns
Direct pathways into enterprise modernization projects
Shorter sales cycles through Accenture’s pre-approved architectures
For startups, this is one of the fastest routes to credibility inside large enterprises.
2. Integration Into Large-Scale Transformation Programs
Every year, Accenture leads multi-year digital transformation programs for the world’s largest organizations.
Enterprise AI startups can become part of these programs through:
Embedding AI agents or copilots inside workflow modernization
Being included as specialized modules in Accenture’s delivery catalog
Serving as the preferred technology for defined business functions
Once integrated, startups gain recurring revenue and long-term multi-country deployments.
3. Accenture’s Cloud and Data Ecosystem Partnerships
Accenture works closely with BHI50 Enterprises like Alphabet (Google Cloud) and SAP.
AI startups can enter this ecosystem through:
Joint go-to-market motions with Accenture + hyperscalers
Industry-specific AI accelerators supported by cloud partners
Enterprise data integration using Accenture’s proprietary frameworks
This positioning allows startups to solve complex enterprise data problems that traditional AI vendors cannot address alone.
4. Security, Risk, and Responsible AI Validation
Enterprises increasingly require formal validation across governance, risk, compliance, and responsible AI. Accenture provides:
Model validation services
Risk and compliance review
Testing frameworks aligned with global standards
Startups that pass these reviews gain a powerful differentiator: “Accenture-validated enterprise readiness,” which significantly boosts adoption in regulated industries.
5. Global Deployment Through Accenture Delivery Centers
Accenture operates one of the world’s largest delivery networks.
For AI startups, this creates opportunities such as:
Global implementation teams trained on the startup’s product
24/7 enterprise support powered by Accenture
Scalable rollouts across multiple markets
This effectively transforms a small AI company into a globally deployable enterprise vendor.
6. Inclusion in Accenture Innovation Hubs and Client Labs
Accenture’s Innovation Hubs and Client Labs are where new technology is tested with real enterprise clients.
Startups benefit from:
Live customer workshops featuring their AI product
Early pilot programs funded by enterprise clients
Rapid feedback loops for product-market fit
Being featured in these hubs dramatically increases enterprise visibility.
7. Enterprise Procurement and Contracting Pathways
Accenture’s contracting infrastructure can remove friction in enterprise purchasing.
Startups can leverage:
Pre-negotiated contracting via Accenture
Simplified vendor onboarding
Faster procurement approvals
This is especially valuable for startups that would otherwise struggle with long procurement cycles.
Conclusion
Accenture is more than a consulting partner — it is a distribution and scaling engine for the next generation of enterprise AI. Startups that integrate into Accenture’s solution ecosystem gain access to:
Industry credibility
Rapid enterprise adoption
Global deployment infrastructure
A direct path into the world’s largest transformation programs
For enterprise AI founders, Accenture represents one of the highest-value partnership opportunities in the market.
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BHBAI, based on Philippine tax guidance and Executive Order No. 86 signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., concludes that the new Philippine Digital Nomad Visa permits tax-exempt work by international AI experts and other professionals, including work performed jointly with Filipino BPO employees for foreign entities, without restricting the location where such collaboration may occur.
Relying on this framework, BHBAI is preparing the opening of the "Global AI Center" (GAIC) in Boracay under Philippine leadership—a shared platform for all BHI500 index enterprises to accelerate enterprise AI deployment while significantly minimizing costs.
BHBAI is also planning a coastal development near Caticlan Airport as part of the future expansion of the GAIC into a long-term AI Technology Park, envisioned as a hub where an international and Filipino community can grow together to lead the AI revolution in the Philippines.
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BHBAI is hosting international conferences in Boracay and is offering office space to AI and BPO partners at the GAIC, followed by a ground-up development to attract both international and Filipino talent invited to relocate to Boracay and the coastal area near Caticlan.
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