Events
Recurring rooms where deals get started, plus the summits and demo cycles you should plan around—each entry links to a primary source so you never guess the address or the RSVP rules.
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Watchlist entries on this page
Mixers, summits, demo cycles—we add more as dates firm up.
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Recurring touchpoints
Rhythm beats hype: same room, same tribe, compounding trust.
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Recent milestone stories
Below: what already happened—context for what is next.
Before you RSVP
Events are expensive in time. These defaults help you leave with intros, not only swag.
We summarize what we are tracking; room addresses, fees, and RSVP rules always live with the organizer.
Mixers pay off when you introduce someone else well. Summits pay off when you schedule two follow-ups before you leave.
If an event unlocks a mentor or a call for applications, pair it with a program page so your next week has a deliverable.
These are the nights where founders, enablers, and curious corporates actually talk. If you are new to Cebu’s startup scene, start here—consistency beats one-off conference luck.
Cebu City (rotating venues)
Community mixer for founders, startup teams, and ecosystem enablers.
Treat this as a rhythm, not a one-off: block the evening, bring one concrete ask, and follow up while the room still remembers your name.
Official details: SunStar CebuLarger moments and program-linked dates—often where applications open, partnerships form, or policy gets translated into something founders can use.
Cebu / Visayas
Annual deep-tech pitching and partner matching; watch for official call-for-applications.
Dates are still moving—save the source link, join the organizer’s mailing list or socials, and watch for the official call.
Official details: Leave a NestCebu City
Regional summit focused on startup scaling, ecosystem alignment, and policy-to-execution coordination.
Dates are still moving—save the source link, join the organizer’s mailing list or socials, and watch for the official call.
Official details: The Independent InvestorCebu City
Mentored startup cohorts culminate in demo day and graduation milestones.
Dates are still moving—save the source link, join the organizer’s mailing list or socials, and watch for the official call.
Official details: SunStar CebuCebu City
Mentoring and entrepreneurship support sessions in collaboration with Cebu business groups.
Dates are still moving—save the source link, join the organizer’s mailing list or socials, and watch for the official call.
Official details: Go Negosyo
Slides travel; trust still forms fastest shoulder-to-shoulder. The Visayas advantage is density: you can meet DOST and DTI folks, university TBIs, and serious angels in the same week if you plan your calendar with intent.
Headlines that change who shows up next quarter—open the source, then read our blog when we unpack the policy or program detail.
Innovation Infrastructure
DOST launches Central Visayas iHub and Smart AgriTech Hub in Cebu
Ecosystem Support
DOST aligns regions to strengthen startup ecosystems via innovation hubs
Industry Innovation
DOST showcases bamboo technologies at Cebu innovation summit
Context for what the calendar is building toward—each line links to reporting you can cite in a deck or a partnership note.
Farmtri and SKLoud place in Cebu startup pitching
Read sourceStartupIsland Cohort 8 demo day and graduation
Read sourceFIESTARTUP 2025 held in Cebu
Read sourceCebu creates Provincial Technology Startup Council
Read sourceSend the official page, registration link, and a one-line “who it is for” note. We prioritize Cebu and Visayas startup audiences and only list items we can source cleanly.
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