Bicol Consortium for Regional Startup Enablers

30/10/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 🚀

From passion to innovation, and from ideas to business opportunities! 💡

The BiCoRSE Project REACH is joining Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation – Legazpi (MPCF-Legazpi) for its Hospitality Start-Up: From Passion to Product.

The session provides participants with insights into the world of startups and entrepreneurship, highlighting how passion, creativity, and innovative ideas can be transformed into viable business concepts, particularly in the hospitality industry.

Through this initiative, students are encouraged to think beyond traditional career paths, recognize entrepreneurial opportunities, and explore how they can turn their ideas into meaningful ventures.

BiCoRSE continues to champion innovation and entrepreneurship by empowering students and aspiring entrepreneurs to become future innovators and startup founders in the Bicol Region. 🌱

30/10/2026

🤝 STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS | BiCoRSE x UST Legazpi 🚀

The BiCoRSE Project REACH team successfully met with the University of Santo Tomas – Legazpi (UST Legazpi) to strengthen institutional collaboration and discuss upcoming initiatives to advance the startup and innovation ecosystem in the Bicol Region.

A key highlight of the engagement was the discussion on the already signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), reaffirming the commitment of both institutions to work together in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.

The meeting also focused on preparations for the upcoming Startup and Innovation Roadshow this December, which aims to bring startup awareness, entrepreneurial knowledge, and innovation opportunities closer to students and aspiring innovators.

Through stronger partnerships with academic institutions, BiCoRSE continues to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration, nurture entrepreneurial mindsets, and empower the next generation of Bicolano innovators. 💡🌱

Together, let's connect ideas, strengthen partnerships, and build a thriving startup ecosystem in the Bicol Region! 💙

28/10/2026

𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗 | 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗠𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧, 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲! 🚀

The BiCoRSE Project REACH, in collaboration with the Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT), Mandaon, Masbate, successfully conducted the Startup and Innovation Roadshow, bringing startup and innovation opportunities closer to aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators in Masbate!

The activity introduced participants to the fundamentals of startups, opportunity identification, understanding user needs and problems, and design thinking—equipping them with valuable insights to transform ideas into innovative solutions. ✨

Through initiatives like this, BiCoRSE continues to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, strengthen partnerships with higher education institutions, and encourage students and aspiring innovators to explore the possibilities of building their own startups.

Together with DEBESMSCAT, we continue to take meaningful steps toward a stronger, more inclusive, and innovation-driven startup ecosystem in Masbate and across the Bicol Region! 🤝💙

28/10/2026

DEBESMSCAT Hosts BiCoRSE Startup Roadshow to Fuel Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 28, 2026 - Student innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and regional tech leaders gathered at the College Function Hall today as Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT) hosted the BiCoRSE Startup Roadshow.

Organized in collaboration with the Bicol Consortium for Regional Startup Enablers (BiCoRSE), the event introduced students to the startup ecosystem, highlighting opportunities in technology and business development. Throughout the session, participants were challenged to rethink local problems in Masbate and the broader Bicol region, turning them into creative, market-ready solutions.

The roadshow brought together a strong turnout of student leaders across several academic units, including the College of Engineering, College of Business and Economics, College of Computer and Information Technology, and College of Agricultural Sciences.

Speakers from BiCoRSE led practical discussions on taking ideas from initial concepts to working enterprises, navigating funding and incubation paths, and using technology as a driver for sustainable economic growth.

The activity was carried out through the support of the DEBESMSCAT administration under College President Dr. Arnel B. Millesca, together with the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, Innovation, Creative Works, and Knowledge Management (VPREICWKM) led by Dr. Rodolfo B. Burac, Jr., the Research Office under Director Dr. Sherwin E. Balbuena, and DEBESMSCAT Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) Director, Engr. Marco Angelo Dejucos.

By partnering with regional startup networks, DEBESMSCAT continues to build a culture of innovation on campus, giving students the tools and platform to build impactful ventures for the province.

28/10/2026

At just 19, Jabez Collano, a computer science student from Tigaon, Camarines Sur, is developing Taramon, a language-learning app aimed at preserving Bicol’s diverse languages and encouraging younger generations to reconnect with their linguistic heritage.

The app seeks to make learning Bikol more accessible through community-verified translations, lessons, and native-speaker recordings.

Link to the full article in the comment section.

27/10/2026

27/10/2026

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗥𝗔𝗣! | 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆🚀

The BiCoRSE Project REACH, in partnership with the DOST Masbate Innovation Hub, has successfully concluded the Startup Ecosystem Mapping in Masbate City!

The activity brought together key stakeholders and ecosystem enablers to explore Masbate’s startup and innovation landscape, identify existing resources and opportunities, and recognize the challenges and gaps that need to be addressed to strengthen local entrepreneurship.

The insights and perspectives gathered will serve as valuable inputs in identifying strategic interventions and fostering stronger collaborations to support aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups in the province.

This milestone marks another step toward building a more connected, inclusive, and innovation-driven startup ecosystem across the Bicol Region. 🤝💡

A heartfelt thank you to the DOST Masbate Innovation Hub and all participating stakeholders for their valuable contributions and commitment to advancing innovation and entrepreneurship in Masbate!

Together, let’s turn insights into action and create more opportunities for Bicolano innovators to thrive! 💙🌱

27/10/2026

📍HAPPENING NOW | Startup Ecosystem Mapping in Masbate City!🚀

The BiCoRSE Project REACH, in partnership with the DOST Masbate Innovation Hub, is currently conducting the Startup Ecosystem Mapping in Masbate City to gain a deeper understanding of the province’s startup and innovation landscape.

This initiative brings together key stakeholders and ecosystem enablers to identify existing resources, opportunities, challenges, and gaps within the local startup ecosystem. The insights gathered will help guide collaborative efforts and develop more responsive initiatives to support aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups in Masbate.

Through strengthened partnerships and collective action, BiCoRSE continues to promote a more inclusive, connected, and innovation-driven startup ecosystem across the Bicol Region. 🤝💡

Together, let’s map opportunities, build connections, and empower the next generation of Bicolano innovators! 🌱

26/10/2026

🤝 COURTESY MEETING

Strengthening partnerships and building connections for a more vibrant startup and innovation ecosystem in the Bicol Region! 🚀

The BiCoRSE Project REACH team conducted a courtesy meeting with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Masbate in preparation for the upcoming Startup Ecosystem Mapping scheduled tomorrow.

The meeting served as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration, align efforts, and prepare for the mapping activity, which aims to gain a deeper understanding of Masbate’s startup ecosystem, identify key stakeholders, and explore opportunities to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the province.

Through strong partnerships and collective efforts, BiCoRSE continues to empower local innovators, connect ecosystem enablers, and create opportunities for startups to grow across the Bicol Region. 🌱💡

Together, let’s turn ideas into impact and build a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem for Bicol! 💙

23/10/2026

🔍✨ 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃. 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐎𝐍! 🙌🚀

Every great innovation begins with a question, and you answered the call!

The call for entries for the 𝐓𝐔𝐊𝐋𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 has officially ended. To every team, innovator, creator, coach, and adviser who took the leap and registered, thank you for believing that Sorsogon’s local challenges deserve bold, creative solutions. 💡

Your ideas are the spark that will light the way to a smarter, greener, and more inclusive Sorsogon.

📢 What’s next?
Stay tuned to our official page for announcements, updates, and the next steps leading up to the hackathon.

📅 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫: November 2026
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Sorsogon City

Didn’t make it this time? Follow our page and cheer on your fellow Sorsoganon innovators as they build the future of our province.

The discovery has only just begun. Get ready, Sorsogon! 🔎✨