01/09/2026
Next gen innovation, evolved
The Philippine Startup Challenge is entering its 11th yearโwith an enhanced journey for the next generation of Filipino innovators! ๐
For over a decade, the Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC) has empowered student innovators across the country to think boldly, solve real-world challenges, and take their first steps into the Philippine startup ecosystem. Now on its 11th year, PSC XI introduces an enhanced program designed to help students transform their ideas into startup-ready solutions.
Open to Senior High School, College, and Tech-voc students, PSC XI will guide participating teams through ideation to prototype development, complemented by mentorship sessions with industry experts and startup enablers. Through these opportunities, participants can strengthen their ideas, refine their solutions, and build the skills they need to bring their innovations closer to the market.
If you're building an ICT-enabled solution powered by software, AI, IoT, Web3, blockchain, mixed reality, or other emerging technologies, this is your opportunity to learn, innovate, build, and create meaningful impact. ๐
Ready to turn your idea into whatโs next? Join the PSC XI and take your first step toward the Philippine startup ecosystem.
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Application Period: August 27 - September 20, 2026
โFAQs: https://iidb2026.my.canva.site/psc-xi-website
๐Find your region below to access the corresponding application form ๐
National Capital Region: https://forms.gle/pheHUTRfCnX4e8X28
Cordillera Administrative Region: https://forms.gle/52E15GQtSyZXXovK7
Region I โ Ilocos Region: https://forms.gle/3fWQkXQpNRvxf4qT8
Region II โ Cagayan Valley: https://forms.gle/FpTcs4Xp6WQBdbpQ9
Region III โ Central Luzon: https://forms.gle/FvUAMJPydqdwPsm97
Region IVโA โ CALABARZON: https://tinyurl.com/DICT-PSC11-Region4A-AppForm
MIMAROPA: https://forms.gle/4G6ebi6AfDYEjdTP9
Region V โ Bicol Region: https://forms.gle/5uZZmWWoD1QFBtCq9
NIR โ Negros Island Region: https://forms.gle/SYSke1YKQ5VdmLeBA
Region VI โ Western Visayas: https://forms.gle/hc5qq2R3cQzygoy4A
Region VII โ Central Visayas: https://forms.gle/emGHmHnDnggBdbzw9
Region VIII โ Eastern Visayas: https://forms.gle/YRS26Dq1ctnrGY6t5
Region IX โ Zamboanga Peninsula: https://forms.gle/K5BQf3Po4LSkUtT36
Region X โ Northern Mindanao: https://forms.gle/egD3iaTsth9v5KQZ9
Region XI โ Davao Region: https://forms.gle/is5TGU4u7YaUUsej9
Region XII โ SOCCSKSARGEN: https://forms.gle/vGqkfVusUk5Su8xQ9
Region XIII โ Caraga: https://forms.gle/ohJT3vVAQaVXiwBQ9
BARMM โ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: https://forms.gle/2kaLPzJaQugE8fz76
