Programs & Partners

Active startup programs and ecosystem partners helping founders in Cebu and the wider Visayas region.

ActiveFocus: Mentorship, market validation, demo day readiness

StartupIsland PH Cohort Mentoring

Structured mentoring for early-stage startups with founder coaching, ecosystem introductions, and pitch exposure.

Source: SunStar Cebu
Open CallFocus: Deep tech scouting and commercialization pathways

Visayas TECH PLANTER

Regional deep-tech platform led by Leave a Nest, connecting innovators with partners, judges, and commercialization support.

Source: Leave a Nest
ActiveFocus: Innovation planning and LGU capability-building

DOST iSTART Program (Central Visayas)

DOST iSTART supports local innovation planning and ecosystem alignment with science and technology-driven development.

Source: DOST Region 7
WatchlistFocus: Mentoring and venture-readiness activities in Cebu

STEP UP / CV2RO Partner-led Mentoring

Community and private-sector led mentoring activities in Cebu continue to expand; track partner calendars for the next cycle.

Source: Go Negosyo