The Quezon City Government recognizes the important role of startups as a reflection of a diverse, vibrant economy and its active, empowered citizens. The StartUp QC Program was created by the city government to foster inclusive economic development growth through innovative companies by streamlining government and non-government policies to create new jobs, improve production processes, and advance innovation and trade in the city. StartUp QC aims to support startup ventures through a rolling program. The finalists will undergo coaching and mentoring before they showcase their business pitch to the program committee during their Demo Day. Startup finalists are given a chance to receive up to PHP1Million equity-free financial grant among other business and product development benefits.
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Quezon City’s aspiration to become the country’s “start-up capital” has taken another step forward as the local government’s StartUp QC program awarded grants to six startups from the program’s third cohort. #SparkUpPH Read: https://lnkd.in/gAFQiXzi
PRESS RELEASE: Tech innovations secured grants in Startup QC Cohort 3 The Quezon City Government awarded a total of Php 6 million in equity-free grants to six (6) local tech startups under the StartUp QC Program to support and empower homegrown innovators as they create impactful solutions for various sectors. The third cohort of Startup QC, the first and largest local government unit (LGU)-run startup program in the Philippines, culminated in a Demo Day featuring tech-driven solutions aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges across a variety of sectors. The finalists surpass expectations with a remarkable diversity of innovations, addressing issues in creative industries, youth empowerment, education, disaster risk reduction, sustainability, finance, and information technology. Read full story: https://lnkd.in/gaB33-fb #StartUpQC #DemoDay #sqc3 #QuezonCity #innnovatewithqc
🚀 Calling all student innovators and our future startup founders! 🚀 Ready to shake things up this Philippine Startup Week? Join us for Innovate with QC: Shaping the Future through Design Thinking! 🎉 In collaboration with the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), we’re diving into the world of design thinking with inspiring keynotes and an interactive workshop that will have you thinking like a true innovator! 💡✨ 🗓 Date: November 14, 2024 (Thursday) 🕐 Time: 9:00 - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: 9th Floor VCP Building, 68 Kalayaan Ave., Teacher’s West Village, Quezon City This is your chance to brainstorm, learn, and connect with the best in the biz! Spots are limited, so don’t miss out—grab yours now: https://lnkd.in/gEfmsmQc First come, first served! See you there, future changemakers! 🎉 #StartupQC #innovatewithqc #designthinking #AteneoIPO
Introducing our Cohort 3 Awardees! 🎉 Meet the innovative startups making waves: PasaJob, RevUp Finance, Kwentoon, Callback Inc., NYHA Robotics by Sentience, and Lithos Manufacturing. These companies are redefining their industries with solutions that enhance job matching, customer service, storytelling, and sustainable manufacturing. By fostering innovation, they’re not only driving economic growth but also making a positive impact on our communities. Let’s celebrate their journey and the future they’re creating! 🚀 Featuring: Alyssa Libunao of Pasajob, Louie Bernardo, PMP of Revup Finance Pamela L. Reyes of Callback Inc. Isabelle Songco of Kwentoon Arthur Betez Jr. of Nyha Robotics by Sentience Sabrina Escalona of Lithos Manufacturing #StartupQC #innovatewithqc #startupqc #sqc3
🚀 Startup QC’s Third Cohort Demo Day: Innovate with QC! 🚀 On October 25, we proudly showcased the incredible achievements of our third cohort at the StartUp QC Demo Day! Six exceptional startups emerged as winners, each receiving a Php 1 million equity-free grant to scale their innovative businesses: ✨ Callback Inc. ✨ Kwentoon OPC ✨ Lithos Manufacturing ✨ NYHA Robotics by Sentience ✨ PasaJob Inc. ✨ RevUp Finance With the vision to make Quezon City the startup capital of the Philippines, we’re inviting innovators to #InnovateWithQC. The Quezon City Government is committed to being a catalyst for startups, providing vital support and opportunities to help them thrive. We were honored to have Mr. Karl Lyndon Pacolor, Division Chief of the Department of Trade and Industry, Innovation and Collaboration Division, deliver a keynote speech, highlighting how Quezon City serves as a blueprint for other local government units in supporting startups. Together, let’s shape the future of innovation in the Philippines! Photos from PAISD and QC LEIPO #StartupQC #DemoDay #QCGov #EmpoweringStartups #QuezonCity
Tomorrow’s the day! 🚀 Innovation never stops in QC—join us for Startup QC Demo Day and witness the future in action! 🌟 RSVP Here: https://lu.ma/71en4uru #StartupQC #InnovateWithQC #QuezonCity
So proud of our Startup QC Cohort 3 Finalists at the Startup World Cup x Wildfire 2024 Pitch Competition! Congratulations to PasaJob for making the top 3 and to BuildIt Philippines and Lithos Manufacturing for reaching the top 10. Your dedication truly shines through, and it’s inspiring to see your hard work recognized! #StartupQC #innovatewithQC #sqc
We are proud to announce the winners of the Startup World Cup x Wildfire 2024 Pitch Competition! 🎉 A huge congratulations to our prize winners: PasaJob (Melissa Balmaceda), Farmtri (Marini Fernandez), and of course, our Philippine Regional Champion—Betterteem (Bo 보 Discarga )! 🏆 These three incredible startups have earned their spotlight and are currently enjoying a trip to Jeju Island, South Korea for the Y&ARCHER A-Stream Conference, where they are given the opportunity to pitch on a global stage! Special thanks to Y&ARCHER for hosting this exclusive experience and providing an invaluable platform for our winners. A special shoutout to Betterteem, who will be representing the Philippines at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley next year! 🇵🇭 We’d also like to extend our gratitude to Pegasus Tech Ventures, to our esteemed judges, and to the 10 incredible finalists who gave their best pitches during IGNITE 2024. We can’t wait to see the innovation and impact these startups will continue to bring! #StartupWorldCup #Wildfire2024 #IGNITE2024 #Betterteem #PasaJob #Famtri #PhilippineStartups #Innovation
Congratulations IGNITE Philippines and TechShake 🎉 🎉 Proud to be part of this amazing event and eager for more collaborative opportunities. Here’s to innovation and growth together! 🥂 #StartupQC #InnovateWithQC #InvestWithQC #SQC
A massive success — IGNITE was everything we hoped for and more! 🔥 A heartfelt thank you to our Community Partners! 🤝 IGNITE wouldn’t have been possible without the invaluable support of our incredible community partners. We’d like to extend our sincere gratitude to our international partners for their unwavering support and contributions: - Mirai Works - ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia - Startup Island TAIWAN - Y&ARCHER - Vietnam Angel Network - Uptempo Global Inc. - True Digital Park - Techsauce - TAOStartup - Start2 Group - Social Collider - Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) - RISE - Corporate Innovation Powerhouse - Quest Ventures - IE University - KUMPUL - Indogen Capital - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology - Industrial Growth Platform Inc. (IGPI) - InnoLab Asia - BEYOND4 - IAPS NYCU Accelerator - UP Cebu inIT - Shibuya Startup Support - Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) of Thailand - Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) - HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation - Creww - 01Booster Inc. We’re also deeply grateful to our local partners for their dedication and commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the Philippine startup ecosystem: - La French Tech - Sinergy TBI - DASIG - Wildcat Innovation Labs - MAIN.PH - DLSU Animo Labs - CCI France - David & Golyat - Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines - Founders Launchpad - Launchgarage - QBO Innovation - StartUp QC - Endeavor - IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP) - Villgro Philippines - Startup Village Thank you all for making this year’s IGNITE a resounding success! 🔥 #IGNITE #Startup #Philippines #AIUnleashed #TheNewEraOfInnovation
🚀 Startup QC Cohort 3 Mentorship Recap 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible mentors! Ace Gapuz, CEO of Blogapalooza Inc., and digital marketing expert Iggy Javellana provided essential insights on Leveraging Influencers and FTM Strategy. Their session equipped our startups with powerful tools to enhance brand visibility and engage authentically with their audiences. 📈🔥 We also extend our gratitude to Kimberly Chen, Country Manager of Bossjob, Alexis Collado, Co-founder of Swarm and Jiggy Villanueva,Lead Product Manager of Swarm. They shared their expertise on Building the Ideal Startup Team and Product Development Best Practices, underscoring the importance of strong teams and effective product development for achieving startup success. 💡🔥 With these strategies in hand, Cohort 3 is poised to drive growth and foster innovation. Stay tuned for more updates! #StartupQC #InfluencerMarketing #TeamBuilding #MentorshipRecap #Cohort3 #StartupSuccess
Witness how these startups are revolutionizing the future as they present their pitches in the upcoming StartUp QC: Cohort 3 Demo Day! Once again, bold Startup QC finalists are bound to redefine industries and revolutionize tomorrow with their groundbreaking innovations. Join us on October 25, 2024, for StartUp QC’s Demo Day and witness innovation at its finest. These startups are paving the way for economic growth, global scalability, and a thriving business environment. Be inspired by the future of entrepreneurship and see how we’re making Quezon City the hub for startup capital and ease of doing business. #StartupQC #Cohort3 #innovatewithQC #sqc #startups #quezoncity