09/09/2026
Attention, National Capital Region (NCR) student founders! ๐ฃ
Are you ready to build the next big thing? ๐ฅ
The Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC) enters its 11th year with an enhanced journey for the next generation of Filipino innovators!
For over a decade, the PSC has empowered student innovators across the country to think boldly, solve real-world challenges, and take their first steps into the Philippine startup ecosystem. Now in its 11th year, PSC XI introduces an more intentional and outcome-driven program designed to help students transform their ideas into startup-ready solutions.
Open to Senior High School, College, and Techvoc students, PSC XI will guide participating teams through ideation to prototype development, complemented by mentorship sessions with industry experts and startup enablers. Through these opportunities, participants can strengthen their ideas, refine their solutions, and build the skills they need to bring their innovations closer to the market.
If you're an NCR student startup team building an ICT-enabled solution powered by software, AI, IoT, Web3, blockchain, mixed reality, or other emerging technologies, this is your opportunity to learn, innovate, build, and create meaningful impact! ๐
Ready to turn your idea into whatโs next? Join the PSC XI and take your first step toward the Philippine startup ecosystem.
๐Application Form for NCR: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK1LSQRv8-B_UIl08A8xyru9k54MIfmbymt-Td2rawjvJL2Q/viewform
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Application Period: August 27 - September 20, 2026
โFAQs: https://iidb2026.my.canva.site/psc-xi-website