DOST-Ignition Partnership: To Serve Emerging Startups and Boost the Appetite for Innovation
June 4, 2018 officially marks the start of a promising partnership that will undoubtedly elevate the startup scene in the Philippines.
Ignition has formally joined forces with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) — the Philippines’ economic arm — in the quest to build a strong, thriving, and supportive startup ecosystem in the country.
What does this mean for startups and entrepreneurs?
The Ignition-DOST partnership opens the door to new opportunities as we are determined to work together to give startups and entrepreneurs the competitive advantage to succeed in today’s ever-competitive market.
Our shared mission is to educate, train, promote, and match startups and entrepreneurs with private partners and investors.
Here’s how:
- Educate and Train
We are to host events and workshops geared toward assisting entrepreneurs in expanding their knowledge in business (finance, law, technology, marketing, design thinking, etc.) - Market and Promote
We are to assist entrepreneurs in developing marketing strategies and campaigns that will get their message across to potential clients, investors, and strategic partners. - Match
We are to build a platform where entrepreneurs can meet and match with potential investors, strategic partners, and business coaches.
Ignition: The Avenue to Startup Success
With DOST by our side, we are well on our way to becoming the go-to business solutions and support services hub in the Philippines — a place for creative leaders to communicate, collaborate, and thrive.
Want to pursue a business idea but unsure of how to set it in motion? Join the Ignition community and get the ball rolling in no time!
