Iligan Startups Invited to Connect with the Nation’s Innovation Leaders
Iligan-based innovators and tech-driven founders have a key opportunity to connect with national startup leaders as DOST-PCIEERD unveils its 2025 HEADSTART Startup Grant Fund Cohort. This highly anticipated launch will feature inspiring sessions designed to help Filipino startups scale and compete globally.
The program includes:
- Keynote Address: “Strategies for Filipino Startups to Become Global” by Mr. Jojo Flores, Co-Founder of Plug and Play Tech Center.
- Official Launch: Presentation of the new Startup Grant Fund 2025 grantees supported by DOST-PCIEERD.
- Fireside Chats: Real-life success stories from SGF alumni and new grantees, offering insights into navigating startup funding and growth.
The HEADSTART Program continues to be a driving force in developing local innovations, supporting research-based startups, and empowering founders to transform ideas into sustainable businesses that can compete on the global stage.
Don’t Miss Out: Join HEADSTART 2025 and Empower the Future of Filipino Innovation
Secure your spot for this year’s HEADSTART 2025 Launch and be part of a growing community that’s shaping the future of Philippine startups. Whether you’re from Iligan or any part of the country, this event offers a front-row seat to the latest opportunities in technology, innovation, and funding.
Register now through bit.ly/HEADSTART2025 and experience the next chapter of Filipino startup success.


