BISU BALIK sa Bohol TBI

On March 22, 2025, BALIK sa Bohol TBI held Pasinaya, a graduation ceremony for our startup incubatees and a recognition of our invaluable partners. It was a heartfelt celebration of the journey we’ve all taken - one filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and triumphs.

Seeing our startups complete the program and hearing their stories of growth and resilience was truly moving. Their testimonies of how the TBI has shaped their ventures fuel our passion to keep pushing forward, all in the name of innovation and entrepreneurship. The spirit of collaboration was alive, with various stakeholders coming together to celebrate this milestone.

Two years have flown by, and while the project’s funding is coming to an end, we take pride in knowing that BALIK sa Bohol TBI will continue its mission, fully adopted and supported by Bohol Island State University.

To the officials, faculty, and staff of Bohol Island State University, led by the University President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, we extend our deepest gratitude for the unrelenting support to BALIK sa Bohol TBI.

To our partners, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This journey would not have been possible without you.

A special mention and heartfelt gratitude to DOST PCIEERD, thank you for giving our province its first technology business incubator. Thank you for giving us BALIK sa Bohol TBI. You have always been with us every step of the way. You made it happen for the startup ecosystem in Bohol.

Lastly, to the startup founders, this is just the beginning. Your dedication, perseverance, and passion inspire us every day. Continue pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and making an impact. We believe in you, and we can’t wait to see where your entrepreneurial journey takes you next.

BALIK sa Bohol TBI remains committed to nurturing an innovative and entrepreneurial culture in the province and beyond. 🚀✨

Happening Now: BISU BALIK sa Bohol TBI Pasinaya Startup Graduation – Empowering Startups for the Future!

What a proud moment watching our incubatees turn vision into reality! Seeing them pitch their traction, tackle challenges head-on, and map out their next big moves proves one thing — Bohol’s startup ecosystem is thriving!

We are thankful to all our partners and incubatees who made this happen. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of DOST PCIEERD. A huge thank you also to Limitless Lab for being our partner in this program, and to our dedicated mentors Joie Cruz and Carlo P Valencia whose expertise and guidance have significantly contributed in the journey of our startup founders.

This is just the beginning. We are excited to see what’s next for our startup founders. The future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Bohol is brighter than ever!✨

🚀 One ASEAN Startup Award 2025 is now open for proposals!

If your startup is driving change through AI or Zero Emission solutions, this is your chance to shine on a regional stage.

📌 Click this post or, if you’re interested, here’s how you can join:

Details & eligibility: https://lnkd.in/gDqwBYcJ
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbK4R2Ni

🚀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🌏✨

Following the success of last year’s edition, ERIA is pleased to announce the 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, recognising outstanding startups that are driving innovation and positive change across the region. This year, we invite applications in two key categories:

🔹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗔𝗜): Transforming industries and society through cutting-edge AI solutions
🔹 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Advancing sustainability and environmental responsibility in ASEAN

This initiative aims to support pioneering solutions that contribute to ASEAN’s economic and social development, strengthening the region’s position as a hub for innovation.

📌 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gDqwBYcJ

📌 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱): https://lnkd.in/gbK4R2Ni

We encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with your network. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!

Happening Right Now! 🚀

The Crafting of the TBI Sustainability Plan and Integration into ITSO Roles and Processes is in full swing! 📜✨ Alongside all directors and representatives from BISU ITSO and the DASIG Central Visayas Consortium, we're working towards a stronger, more sustainable innovation ecosystem. 💡🌱

This initiative is a big step toward integrating the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) into the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO)—bridging innovation and intellectual property to ensure groundbreaking ideas are nurtured, protected, and transformed into real-world impact! 🔗🚀

🚀 Attention, Pinoy Startups! 📣

Are you ready to elevate your startup? The DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) is now accepting proposals for the Startup Grant Fund Program!

This is your opportunity to turn your early-stage technology into an innovative, market-ready product.

📅 Deadline: March 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM!

🔗 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/SGF2025Call
📩 Submit your proposal: http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 📣

Ready to take your startup to the next level? The DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) is now officially OPEN for the Startup Grant Fund Program Call for Proposal!

This is your chance to translate your early-stage technology into a groundbreaking product.

The deadline is on March 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM! 😉

To know more about the call: https://tinyurl.com/SGF2025Call.
To submit your proposal: http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph

BISU BALIK sa Bohol TBI's Knowledge on Wheels is rolling again! 🚀

Our next stop: Talibon Polytechnic College, where students were introduced to ways of building a thriving, collaborative startup ecosystem in Bohol. They also had the opportunity to meet some of our incubatee startups and learn all about patents through the BISU ITSO

A huge thank you to Talibon Polytechnic College for the warm hospitality! 🙌✨

Wishing a very happy birthday to our Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension, Dr. Ivy Corazon A. Mangaya-ay!

May this year bring you endless joy and success. Thank you for your steadfast support and invaluable guidance for the BALIK sa Bohol Technology Business Incubator!

Happy Birthday to Ma'am Vierna Teresa Chiu Ligan! 🌟🎉

On your special day, we celebrate not just the incredible leader you are but also the unwavering support and collaboration you’ve shared with us at BALIK sa Bohol TBI. Your dedication to innovation and progress inspires us every day, and we are beyond grateful to have you as a partner in driving meaningful change for Bohol.

May your year ahead be as bright and impactful as the work you do! Here's to more achievements and shared successes. 🥳🎂🎁

Thrilled and honored to partner with Fablab Bohol for the Makers Challenge! Together, we're fostering creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning to empower our community's makers and dreamers. This collaboration is a step forward in supporting local talent and unlocking endless possibilities. Let’s create, innovate, and inspire!

Today marks the beginning of an exciting journey for 14 startups as they take on the challenge of reaching their first paying customers or scaling their ventures to new heights in just 100 days.

We’re thrilled and proud to see these startups set bold visions for their future and embrace this challenge with passion and determination.

This is the pilot program of Limitless Lab, and we’re honored that BALIK sa Bohol TBI is the first to be part of this initiative. We can’t wait to see these startups grow and succeed!

Happening Now:

BALIK sa Bohol TBI officially kicks off its Limitless Startup Program! 🚀 This program is designed to help early-stage startups land their first paying customer and support advanced-stage startups in scaling up.

Today’s orientation sets the stage for what founders can expect and the program's target outcomes. We’re excited to guide startups in building market-ready solutions and thriving in today’s competitive landscape.

Special thanks to Carlo P Valencia and Joie Cruz for teaming up with us on this initiative. We’re thrilled to be working with you in nurturing innovation in Bohol and beyond! ✨