Calling Startup and Enterprise Founders! Apply Now to Founders Lab Business Incubation Program

Hey! Startup founders and impact entrepreneurs!

Are you stuck in growing your business? Are you looking for ways to expand your impact and help more people? Do you feel lost in your enterprise or startup direction? Apply now to Founders Lab Business Incubation Program!

What is the Founders Lab Business Incubation Program?

Upgrade Innolab’s Founders Lab is a 6-month customized business incubation program for early-stage startups to accelerate growth and success. It provides capability-building support, technical assistance, mentorship, strategic linkages with the industry, and funding opportunities for impact-driven and profitable businesses.

The program equips entrepreneurs to firm up their business models, financial systems, and brand positioning, and helps them improve ways to access capital for growth and scalability.

Who can apply?

Startups and MSMEs
Social Enterprises

Focusing on

Climate Resiliency
Circular Economy and Sustainability
Food & Agriculture
Education
Information and Communication Technology

Qualifications:

Philippines-based startups or impact enterprises with at least one (1) FEMALE CO-FOUNDER;
Registered business in the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). No prescribed number of years of registration;
With a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or Proof of Concept (POC) of the innovative business idea;
Currently working on strengthening and growing their business;
Interested in accessing funding for growth.

What will you get:

1. Access to Expertise

Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey. It could be tougher and draining than you expected. In Founder’s Lab, we match entrepreneurs to industry mentors and business coaches who guide them and fine-tune business strategies to increase the potential of a business to succeed. Mentorship helps entrepreneurs refine their business strategies, ensuring they’re on the path to success. Additionally, the guidance received is often personalized, catering to the specific needs of each startup.

2. Networking Opportunities

Incubation programs create environments where startups can connect with a vast network of peers, advisors, and investors. This networking is crucial because it opens doors to potential partnerships, funding opportunities, and valuable collaborations. Furthermore, being part of a community of like-minded individuals fosters a sense of support and camaraderie among entrepreneurs.

3. Resource Availability

Startup support within incubators includes access to physical and technical resources. We can connect you to research institutes, university fab labs, and university-based TBI cowering spaces to support your early business operation.

4. Increased Credibility

Finally, being affiliated with our program can help you have a more credible and solid branding as a business. We can help you enhance legitimacy in the eyes of customers, investors, and partners. This increased credibility can be a game-changer for young companies looking to establish themselves in competitive markets.