Bicol Consortium for Regional Startup Enablers

Proud moment for BiCoRSE and the Bicol startup ecosystem! 🎮✨

Congratulations to Ratelier, one of the startups of BiCoRSE, for making it to the Young Creatives Challenge Season 3 – Game Development Regular Edition Top 10 with their entry Scrapwrights!

Your creativity, innovation, and passion continue to showcase the talent and potential of Bicolano startups in the creative and digital industry. We are proud to witness your journey as you turn ideas into impactful and inspiring creations.

Padagos, Ratelier! 🚀

Game on, founders! 🏓✨

The startup ecosystem goes beyond boardrooms and pitch decks — it’s also about building genuine connections, collaborations, and community.

BiCoRSE is excited to support Meet A Founder Friday: Pickleball Socials happening on May 29, 2026, where founders, entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, and innovators come together to play, network, and exchange ideas in a more relaxed and engaging space.

See you on the court as we connect, collaborate, and strengthen the growing startup ecosystem in Bicol! 🚀

📍 F&J Basketball Court | FnJ Coworking Space
🔗 RSVP now: https://reclub.co/m/1R3BUS

Introducing Meet A Founder Friday: Pickleball Socials, a casual space where founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives connect beyond the usual networking scene.

Play. Network. Collaborate. Repeat.

RSVP: https://reclub.co/m/1R3BUS

Venue partner: F&J Basketball Court | FnJ Coworking Space
Official beverage partner: APT Social
Tech community partner: Bicolit.org Inc.
Startup community partner: Bicol Consortium for Regional Startup Enablers
Sponsors: Mayon Timepieces, Argon Software, HSJ Technologies
Pickleball community partner: Drills Ngani

HAPPENING NOW | BiCoRSE Startup Studio Session 🚀

More than 15 startups are currently joining today’s BiCoRSE Startup Studio Session at SILI DELI TBI this May 23, 2026, for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and meaningful kamustahan with fellow founders, innovators, and ecosystem enablers.

Creating spaces where startups connect, learn, and grow together through the BiCoRSE community. ✨

🏆✨ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! ✨🏆

Warmest congratulations to Prof. Ma. Crestia Bañares, Executive Director of BiCoRSE, and the entire Bicol University Center for Technology Commercialization and Enterprise Development (BUCTCED) Team for the university’s outstanding achievement in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), securing Top 100 placements across five categories during its first-ever participation.

Special recognition to the team behind the highest-ranking entry:
“Coming Home to New Beginnings: Empowering OFWs Through Technopreneurship towards Sustainable Enterprises”

Written by:
👏 Prof. Joyce Camille T. Cepe

👥 In collaboration with:
👏 Dr. Arnulfo P. Malinis
👏 Prof. Ma. Crestia Bañares
👏 Prof. Rene B. Jelly

This winning entry was anchored on the DOST-funded iFWD Project, which provided entrepreneurial support and technopreneurship opportunities to returning and displaced Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This remarkable achievement reflects the team’s dedication to innovation, technopreneurship, and transformative impact for communities, startups, and aspiring innovators in the Bicol Region and beyond.

May this milestone inspire even greater breakthroughs and strengthen Bicol University’s role in shaping a globally competitive and innovation-driven future.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗔. 𝗣𝗲𝗻̃𝗮, 𝗝𝗿.! 🎉

Your steadfast leadership and dedication continue to inspire innovation, excellence, and meaningful impact within the community. May your special day be filled with good health, happiness, and continued success in all your endeavors.

Thank you for your unwavering support in strengthening the startup and innovation ecosystem in the Bicol Region.

𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝑪𝒐𝑹𝑺𝑬 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚! 🚀💙

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗔. 𝗣𝗲𝗻̃𝗮, 𝗝𝗿.!

Your leadership continues to inspire excellence, purpose, and growth among those around you. Wishing you good health, genuine happiness, and even greater success in all that you pursue.

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑫𝑶𝑺𝑻-𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚! 💙🤍🖤

The Bicol Consortium for Regional Startup Enablers (BiCoRSE), together with Catanduanes State University, conducted a coordination meeting with ARDCI Microfinance Inc. to explore collaborative initiatives in strengthening the startup ecosystem not only in Catanduanes but also across the Bicol Region through innovation, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and community-based support for aspiring startups.

As one of the pioneering microfinance institutions in the region, ARDCI continues to empower communities through livelihood and development programs that contribute to grassroots innovation, financial access, and inclusive economic growth across local sectors.

This partnership highlights a shared commitment to building a resilient, and innovation-driven Bicol Region where students, entrepreneurs, and communities are given greater opportunities to grow and thrive.🚀

Strengthening partnerships for innovation and entrepreneurship in the Bicol Region!

The Bicol Consortium for Regional Startup Enablers (BiCoRSE), in partnership with Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Bicol conducted a coordination meeting with the LGU Legazpi regarding the approval of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between BiCorSE, LGU Legazpi, DOST Bicol and Bicol University in support of collaborative initiatives for startup development, innovation, and community empowerment.

The meeting highlights the shared commitment of all parties in fostering a stronger and more sustainable startup ecosystem for the community.

Stay tuned for more exciting activities and collaborative initiatives as we continue strengthening the startup ecosystem in Legazpi City! 🚀