ILOILO CITY– Two startups from Region 6 emerged victorious in the Department of Trade and Industry Region VI’s Moonshot TNK Pitching Competition, and three additional startups received special awards on 09 September 2023 at the District21 Hotel, Iloilo City as one of the highlights of the Online Slingshot for Region 6 (OSR6) 2023. The Department continue reading : Region 6 Startups Shine: DTI R6 celebrates years of startup support with Moonshot TNK Winners
To inform exporters on the current leading-edge solutions to support their businesses, the Department of Trade and Industry – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) organized a webinar on “Innovative Solutions for Exporters featuring PH Startups” under the Philippine Export Competitiveness Program (PECP) on 24 February 2022 via Zoom. The PECP webinar featured Philippine Startups that continue reading : Export Competitiveness Webinar Series kicks off with PH Startups
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and QBO Innovation Hub (QBO) have launched a market expansion program aimed at Filipino startups looking to pursue business opportunities in Southeast Asia. The DTI Global AQELERATION Program (GAP) is an acceleration and soft landing program that will help mature Filipino startups enter Southeast Asian continue reading : DTI, QBO Innovation Hub launch Global AQELERATION Program to support tech startups’ market expansion activities in Southeast Asia
Ladies and gentlemen, a good day to all distinguished speakers, judges, and participants. First of all, allow me to congratulate all participants and startups who made it to the final pitch competition of the Shell Livewire Culminating Event, “IGNITE 2021 CYBER.” We also thank the Shell Petroleum Corporation for inviting us to be part of continue reading : Keynote speech of Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, Shell LiveWire Culminating Event and Final Pitching Competition
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has identified technology and halal as potential areas for trade and investment collaboration with Indonesia in a move that signals the country’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the largest economy in Southeast Asia.
Over 100 stakeholders from the public and private sectors participated physically and virtually in the recently concluded Cagayan Valley Startup Week 2021 (CVSW 2021) on 13-15 January 2021 organized by the Cagayan State University BizNEST in close partnership with the different government agencies in the region such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), continue reading : Cagayan Valley holds 1st ever Startup Week
Medhyve wins online Seedstars Manila competition MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Philippine Startup Week 2020 (PHSW20) SLINGSHOT went virtual on its 6th year, featuring notable Filipino startups as well as local and international startup enablers working together to recover and thrive under the new normal. In his keynote message, Trade Secretary continue reading : DTIs SLINGSHOT goes virtual at PHSW20
Filipino startup Edukasyon.ph emerged as the overall winner in the Wildfire Pitch Competition, held during the Ignite 2020 Cyber Conference on 13-15 and 20-22 October 2020.
August marks the fourth anniversary since QBO Innovation Hub first opened its doors in 2016. As the country’s first public-private initiative created through a partnership between IdeaSpace, J.P. Morgan, Department of Science and Technology, and the Department of Trade and Industry, QBO has significantly contributed to the growth of the Philippine start-up ecosystem by serving as a platform for the startup community to collaborate, develop talent, and grow. Although a lot has changed, one thing remains true: QBO remains fiercely committed to their mission of creating a globally competitive startup ecosystem in the Philippines through championing innovation.
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are being prodded to tap digital tools to remain competitive even in the midst of a crisis, as new kinds of businesses are expected to arise following the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.