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Startup Philippines Website
Empowering Filipino founders, investors, and hubs to grow beyond borders
FeaturedPhilippine Startup Development ProgramJoin Community →Popular services5 entries
- 01Find verified startupsBrowse verified Filipino startups like DocypherLabs, Teko, and Limitless Lab.
- 02Join development programCreate an account for the Philippine Startup Development Program and track verification.
- 03Explore startup programsCompare accelerators, incubators, grants, and mentorship for Filipino startups.
- 04Register for Startup WeekChoose how to join Philippine Startup Week 2026 as participant, exhibitor, or organizer.
- 05Get startup resourcesRead the Startup Act IRR, guides, and templates for founders.
Programs offered
5 programs across 5 colleges and units.
- 01Philippine Startup Development ProgramNational program for startup registration and benefits
- 02Startup Grant Fund ProgramDICT grant program for startups
- 03Philippine Startup Challenge XINational competition for ICT-enabled startup concepts
- 04Presidential Filipinnovation AwardsNational innovation awards competition
- 05TiBOOST Innovation Growth ProgramInternational forum and startup competition connected to Taiwan
Offices and units
Discover Filipino startups
Meet verified Filipino startups building AI tools, learning apps, and tech services.
Startups
Directory of Filipino startups registered on the Startup Philippines Website, with profiles for DocypherLabs, Teko Solutions Asia Inc, SMARTPATH-TUTOR, and Limitless Lab.
Read 02DocypherLabs
DocypherLabs is a verified Philippine tech startup established in 2024 that builds custom AI agents and automation tools for MSMEs, schools, and government.
Read 03Teko Solutions Asia Inc
Teko Solutions Asia Inc is a verified Philippine startup established in 2017 that provides an online platform to book vetted and certified technicians for appliance services.
Read 04SmartPath-Tutor
Profile of SmartPath-Tutor, a verified education startup (ISA-2026-00001, est. 2024) offering a personalized learning app for Math, English, and Science.
ReadJoin flagship events
Join Philippine Startup Week 2026 and other workshops, launches, and consultations.
Events
Listing of startup ecosystem events including the featured Philippine Startup Week 2026 on November 9, plus workshops, launches, and funding consultations.
Read 02Philippine Startup Week Registration
Choose how to join Philippine Startup Week 2026 as a participant, startup exhibitor, community event organizer, or pre-event organizer.
Read 03Philippine Startup Week 2026
Philippine Startup Week 2026 will be held on November 9-12, 2026 at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center with the theme Beyond Borders: Navigating Our Future.
ReadNews and resources
Awards, grant consultations, competitions, and guides for founders and enablers.
News
Browse news, announcements, awards, and event updates from the Philippine startup ecosystem.
Read 02Startup Resources
Guides, templates, and materials for startups, including the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11337 or the Innovative Startup Act.
Read 03DICT strengthens revised Startup Grant Fund guidelines through public consultation
On September 2, 2026, DICT through the ICT Industry Development Bureau held an online public consultation on the draft revised Startup Grant Fund circular to make the grant more responsive and accessible.
Read 04Programs
Browse government and partner programs for Filipino startups, including accelerators, incubators, grants, bootcamps, fellowships, and mentorship.
ReadTransparency and accountability
Documents this office publishes under the Transparency Seal, and the national portals where you can check procurement, budgets and records.
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Startup Philippines Website
The website's purpose is to promote and facilitate science, technology, and innovation (STI) within the Philippine startup ecosystem. It serves as your gateway to the vibrant Philippine startup community. We empower entrepreneurs, connect innovators, and foster a thriving ecosystem dedicated to driving national growth and innovation.
A Nationwide Network of Innovation
Explore the Philippine startup ecosystem — from founders and funders to enablers and hubs spanning all 17 regions.
Tech-enabled startups across all industries and stages. Includes FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech, GovTech.
Angel investors, VCs, and government funding bodies. Includes Angel, Venture Capital, Government, Corporate VC.
Accelerators, mentors, and service providers. Includes Accelerators, Mentors, Law Firms, Co-working.
Physical spaces fostering innovation nationwide. Includes Incubators, Tech Parks, Innovation Labs, Universities.
Startup Mapping
4 verified startups nationwide as of July 30, 2026. Top regions with startups. Explore startup ecosystems across all Philippine regions from Luzon to Mindanao.
| Rank | Region | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCR | 2 |
| 2 | Region IV-A | 1 |
| 3 | Region VI | 1 |
| 4 | CAR | 0 |
| 5 | Region I | 0 |
| 6 | Region II | 0 |
| 7 | Region III | 0 |
| 8 | Region IV-B | 0 |
| 9 | Region V | 0 |
| 10 | Region VII | 0 |
| 11 | Region VIII | 0 |
| 12 | Region IX | 0 |
| 13 | Region X | 0 |
| 14 | Region XI | 0 |
| 15 | Region XII | 0 |
| 16 | Region XIII | 0 |
| 17 | BARMM | 0 |
| 18 | NIR | 0 |
7,641 Islands of Innovation
Stay in the Loop
News and events from the Philippine startup community.
Article by Lisa Marie Apacible. Pasig City partnered with DOST-NCR, SCALE NCR, and Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) to strengthen its local startup ecosystem through mentorship and tech incubators.
The ASEAN Digital Awards (ADA) 2027 is now accepting entries from organizations. Call for entries is now open.
Announcement from ICT Industry Development Bureau. The Philippine Startup Week 2026 is taking the spotlight on the global stage, now recognized as part of the ASEAN-Philippines Side Event Calendar.
Still polishing your draft proposals? You and your team still have until October 11, 2026 nationwide to shoot your shot. The Philippine Startup Challenge Region XI.
Upcoming Events
- Oct 20GAxD Pocket Launch
Quezon City
- Nov 9Philippine Startup Week 2026
Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center
- Sep 2Online Public Consultation for the Startup Grant Fund Program
Google Meet
- Sep 32026 Presidential Filipinnovation Awards National Competition: Awarding Ceremony
Within Metro Manila
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions about Startup PH and how to get started. Select a question to view the full answer.
What is the Innovative Startup Act (Republic Act No. 11337)?+
What are the benefits of registering on the Startup Philippines Website?+
What benefits can startups receive under the Innovative Startup Act?+
What is the purpose or advantage of being verified?+
What does it take to establish a startup?+
How can I tell the difference between validation and verification?+
What are the available programs for me if I want to become a startup?+
What do I need to submit to get verified as a startup in relation to Sec. 76 of Republic Act No. 12009 or the New Government Procurement Act?+
What is Sec. 76 of the National Government Procurement Act (NGPA)?+
How can I tell the difference between a startup and a regular business?+
Ready to Join the Philippine Startup Ecosystem?
Register your startup on Startup Philippines Website and unlock access to government grants, venture funding, official accreditation, and a nationwide network of innovators.
Free to register. Open to all Filipino tech-enabled startups.
Are you a startup? Register on Startup Philippines Website and get access to government programs.