Startup Island PH

Our Ecosystem

Building a Thriving Startup Community

Startup Island Philippines is a connected ecosystem where founders, mentors, investors, and public institutions work together to improve startup outcomes in Cebu and the Visayas.

The goal is practical coordination: better mentorship pipelines, stronger policy alignment, and clearer support pathways from idea to market.

Startup Island ecosystem participants
Cohort mentoring session in Cebu.
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Startups

Founder teams validating products, building traction, and preparing for customer and investor conversations.

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Mentors

Experienced operators and advisors supporting startups on execution, operations, and go-to-market strategy.

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Investors

Angel networks and venture partners helping startups prepare for financing and scale responsibly.

Ecosystem Timeline

September 2024

Farmtri and SKLoud place in Cebu startup pitching

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May 2025

StartupIsland Cohort 8 demo day and graduation

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November 2025

FIESTARTUP 2025 held in Cebu

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February 2026

Cebu creates Provincial Technology Startup Council

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Visayas Activity Snapshot

Based on reported Cohort 8 composition (14 startups).

Cebu-based startups in Cohort 89
Other Central Visayas startups in Cohort 83
Outside Central Visayas teams in Cohort 82
Source: SunStar Cebu
Farmtri and founders at ecosystem event
AgriTech founders from Cebu ecosystem activities.
GOAB ecosystem activity
Product and ecosystem showcase at GOAB in Mactan.