Center for Business and Innovation

28/08/2026

Next gen innovation, evolved

The Philippine Startup Challenge is entering its 11th year–with an enhanced journey for the next generation of Filipino innovators! 🚀

For over a decade, the Philippine Startup Challenge (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 on its 11th year, PSC XI introduces an enhanced program designed to help students transform their ideas into startup-ready solutions.

Open to Senior High School, College, and Tech-voc 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 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. 🌟

Ready to turn your idea into what’s next? Join the PSC XI and take your first step toward the Philippine startup ecosystem.

📅Application Period: August 27 - September 20, 2026
❓FAQs: https://iidb2026.my.canva.site/psc-xi-website

👇Find your region below to access the corresponding application form 👇

National Capital Region: https://forms.gle/pheHUTRfCnX4e8X28
Cordillera Administrative Region: https://forms.gle/52E15GQtSyZXXovK7
Region I – Ilocos Region: https://forms.gle/3fWQkXQpNRvxf4qT8
Region II – Cagayan Valley: https://forms.gle/FpTcs4Xp6WQBdbpQ9
Region III – Central Luzon: https://forms.gle/FvUAMJPydqdwPsm97
Region IV‑A – CALABARZON: https://tinyurl.com/DICT-PSC11-Region4A-AppForm
MIMAROPA: https://forms.gle/4G6ebi6AfDYEjdTP9
Region V – Bicol Region: https://forms.gle/5uZZmWWoD1QFBtCq9
NIR – Negros Island Region: https://forms.gle/SYSke1YKQ5VdmLeBA
Region VI – Western Visayas: https://forms.gle/hc5qq2R3cQzygoy4A
Region VII – Central Visayas: https://forms.gle/emGHmHnDnggBdbzw9
Region VIII – Eastern Visayas: https://forms.gle/YRS26Dq1ctnrGY6t5
Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula: https://forms.gle/K5BQf3Po4LSkUtT36
Region X – Northern Mindanao: https://forms.gle/egD3iaTsth9v5KQZ9
Region XI – Davao Region: https://forms.gle/is5TGU4u7YaUUsej9
Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN: https://forms.gle/vGqkfVusUk5Su8xQ9
Region XIII – Caraga: https://forms.gle/ohJT3vVAQaVXiwBQ9
BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: https://forms.gle/2kaLPzJaQugE8fz76

11/08/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 😔

Every day, students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs come up with ideas that could solve real problems, create jobs, improve lives, and shape the future.

But too many great ideas never become startups because founders lack the support they need:

🧑🏻‍🏫 Mentorship
🧠 Startup knowledge
💻 Technical support
💰 Funding connections
🔁 A strong innovation ecosystem

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨. 🚀

Innovation turns challenges into opportunities. It transforms ideas into solutions—and solutions into meaningful impact. And that’s where 𝗨𝗕 𝗖𝗕𝗜 comes in.

Do you have an idea worth building? Explore how UB CBI can help turn it into impact.

🌐 𝗖𝗕𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.ubcbi.com/

Your idea could be the next solution the world needs. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

05/08/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🚀

Your ideas have the power to create real impact—and every great innovation starts somewhere.

The 𝙐𝘽 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 is the Technology Business Incubator of the University of Batangas, dedicated to supporting innovators, founders, and researchers in transforming ideas into impactful startups.

We provide mentorship, training, resources, and industry connections to help entrepreneurs develop solutions that address real-world problems.

Ready to take the first step? Visit our website to discover our programs, opportunities, and how the UB Center for Business and Innovation can help bring your ideas to life. 💡🎯

🌐 𝗖𝗕𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.ubcbi.com/

20/07/2026

04/07/2026

Innovation reaches its full potential when ideas become real solutions that benefit society.

Thank you to Mr. Ericson D. Mendoza, Director of the Center for Business and Innovation, University of Batangas, for sharing his perspective during the SIPAG💪 Breakout Sessions.

27/05/2026

CITEC TECHNOPRENEURSHIP FINAL PITCH DECK 2026

The BS Information Technology 3rd Year Students of IT3A and IT3B will showcase their innovative and SDG-driven startup ideas during the Technopreneurship Final Pitch Deck on May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM, to be held at Tierred Hall, University of Batangas Lipa City. The activity is under the guidance of Dr. Kielly Chrizza Mae T. Lara for IT3A and Mr. Russel G. Reyes for IT3B, with the support of CITEC Dean Atty. Mayling I. Capuno, PhD,

This event is in collaboration with the Center of Business and Innovation of UBLC. The event will also be joined by Dr. Annabelle B. Magsino, Intellectual Property Officer and Program Head of BS IE , as one of the panel evaluators.

Join us as our future IT professionals transform innovative ideas into meaningful and sustainable impact for a better tomorrow.

21/04/2026

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