QBO Innovation

We heard you loud and clear, founders! 🚨

Attention business owners and startup founders in NCR, CALABARZON, and Cebu! 🚀

We know building and refining solutions take time, so we are giving you the breathing room you need to perfect yours. The deadline to apply for the Makesense Circle Academy is officially EXTENDED TO JUNE 12, 11:59PM!

Ready to turn plastic waste into a profitable new revenue stream? To give your enterprise the best possible launchpad, we are selecting only 7 businesses to receive complete, hands-on backing.

Here are the full perks you unlock when you join the cohort:
💰 A subgrant of up to EUR 39,000 (approx. Php 2.5m) to fund your setup.
⚙️ Access to micro-recycling units and support in building your own.
🧠 Hands-on capacity building across technical knowledge, business development, and market readiness.
🤝 A localized Demo Day per startup and connections to a network of funders and enablers.
🌐 Regional and global social media coverage to elevate your brand.

Don't miss this extended window to grow your venture alongside a dedicated team of experts. Take this extra time to align your details, take the next step, and secure your spot! ⏳

⌛ New Extended Deadline: June 12, 2026 (11:59 PM)
🔗 Apply Now: https://makesense.typeform.com/MCAApps2026
📃 Full Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/MCA-Guidelines

We heard you loud and clear, founders! 🚨
Attention business owners and startup founders in NCR, CALABARZON, and Cebu! 🚀

We know building and refining solutions take time, so we are giving you the breathing room you need to perfect yours. The deadline to apply for the Makesense Circle Academy is officially EXTENDED TO JUNE 12, 11:59PM!

Ready to turn plastic waste into a profitable new revenue stream? To give your enterprise the best possible launchpad, we are selecting only 7 businesses to receive complete, hands-on backing.

Here are the full perks you unlock when you join the cohort:

💰 A subgrant of up to EUR 39,000 (approx. Php 2.5m) to fund your setup.
⚙️ Access to microrecycling units and support in building your own.
🧠 Hands-on capacity building across technical knowledge, business development, and market readiness.
🤝 A localized Demo Day per startup and connections to a network of funders and enablers.
🌐 Regional and global social media coverage to elevate your brand.

Don't miss this extended window to grow your venture alongside a dedicated team of experts. Take this extra time to align your details, take the next step, and secure your spot! ⏳

⏳ New Extended Deadline: June 12, 2026 (11:59 PM)
🔗 Apply Now: https://makesense.typeform.com/MCAApps2026
📑 Full Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/MCA-Guidelines

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Funded by a P3.67 billion (€60 million) grant from the European Union, the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership is a priority programme under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and is led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. It aims to link European and Filipino partners from the private sector and local governments to accelerate the country’s transition to a greener economy while sustaining economic growth.

This initiative is done under the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership: Green Business, Infrastructure, and Finance implemented by Expertise France, co-led by the DTI Philippines, and co-implemented with the GGGI Philippines.

Last May 22, 2026, the University of Makati - Center for Technology Incubation and Enterprise Development (CTIED) successfully held the second installment of the AQADEMY Campus Tour (ACT) at the Makati Coliseum Multi-Purpose Hall, bringing together students, youth leaders, barangay representatives, and community stakeholders for a day of learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 🚀

The program featured Startup BASIQS sessions by Karla Legaspi from QBO Innovation, the “Life of a Student Founder” discussion featuring Soolok Co-Founders Bryan Kier Leopando and Kath Quintana moderated by Diether Bueno from QBO Innovation, and an insightful session on “Securing your Innovation: Introduction to Intellectual Property” by Asst. Prof. Pio Jagurin, MBA, J.D.

Through engaging talks and meaningful conversations, participants were introduced to the fundamentals of startups, innovation, intellectual property, and technology-driven problem-solving—encouraging more young Filipinos to create impactful solutions for their communities. 💡🌱

See you tomorrow at the Project RISE Demo Day as our teams take the stage to showcase their innovations and startup journeys! 🚀