IDEAS Davao

19/04/2026

SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT | FOUNDERS FORUM

Introducing our first expert panelist for the upcoming April Founders Forum, the Founder and Managing Partner of RBLD Accounting Firm, Ms. Leizel Lozada.
With an extensive background in accounting, Ms. Liezel will provide essential guidance to help founders navigate the practical financial pitfalls and cost-management challenges that often lead to negative margins.

Don't miss the chance to learn how to professionalize your startup's financial model and ensure long-term viability.

📅 Date: April 30, 2026 (Thursday) | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Board Room, Bloom Coffee and Start-up Space

Limited Slots only, register now:
https://forms.gle/zDSVcamKiY7s67G2A

Organized by: IDEAS Davao, Upgrade Innolab, and E3 Philippines.
Event Partner: The Bloom Coffee and Start-Up Space

15/04/2026

𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎

Ready to scale? It’s time to look under the hood of your startup’s financial engine. 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the April Founders Forum, a session specifically designed to build the strategic and financial capacity of our local startup community. Many ventures fail not from a lack of ideas, but from unmanaged costs and non-scalable business models.

Join us as we dive deep into the world of Unit Economics & Business Models to ensure your startup is built to last.

What we’ll cover:

- Foundational Unit Economics: Understanding the "single unit" of your business.
- Revenue & Cost Analysis: Breaking down streams, cost structures, and margins.
- Scalability Frameworks: Designing models that improve investment readiness.
- Expert panel discussion and an interactive Q&A session

📅 SAVE THE DATE:
When: April 30, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Registration starts at 5:00 PM)
Where: The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space, Corner Walnut St. and Ecoland Drive, Ecoland Phase 7, Davao City.

Register Here:
https://forms.gle/zDSVcamKiY7s67G2A

Whether you are an early-stage founder, part of an incubated team, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this program will equip you with practical tools to analyze, design, and validate a sustainable venture.

Organized by: IDEAS Davao, Upgrade Innolab, Circulab and E3 Philippines.
Event Partner: The Bloom Coffee and Start-Up Space

14/04/2026

29/03/2026

🌸 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽! 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 🌸

Bloom Women Forward brought together an incredible group of women for a day of creativity, connection, and shared experiences at The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space.

From crafting handmade soaps to learning the calming ritual of matcha whisking, each moment was a reminder of how powerful it is when women come together to learn, support, and uplift one another.

This initiative, made possible through IDEAS Davao and Upgrade Innolab, would not have been possible without the generous support of The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space. Thank you for opening your space and making this experience meaningful for our community.

📸 You can access more photos here: https://tinyurl.com/26dgyau7

To everyone who joined us, supported, and made this celebration meaningful, thank you for being part of Bloom Women Forward!

Here’s to more spaces, more stories, and more women moving forward together.

28/03/2026

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀… 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁?”

That question hit different at this month’s Founders Forum: We Are All Equal — Empowering Women in a Circular Future.

And honestly? It wasn’t just a forum; it felt like a collective wake-up call.

From founders building circular solutions with very limited support, to women leading the charge in sustainability and innovation—every story reminded us that impact doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. It starts with purpose, real talk, bold ideas, and a whole lot of heart.

One of the biggest highlights? The introduction of Circulab, an acceleration program supported by the European Union through Upgrade Innolab, offering up to ₱1.3M in grants to power circular innovations right here in Mindanao.

Because let’s be real, if we want a better future, we have to start building it now.

Huge thanks to our amazing speakers, our engaged community, and of course, our sponsor, The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space, for always giving us a home for conversations that matter. 💜

See you next month!

26/03/2026

𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚!

The opening event of Bloom's Women's Month Celebration, the “𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 — 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞” is happening tomorrow, and we’re bringing together founders, creatives, and community builders for a night of good conversations and even better connections.

📅 March 27, 2026 (Friday) | 6:00 PM
📍 The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space

If you’re building something, exploring ideas, or just want to meet people in the community—this is your kind of space.

✨ 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔… 𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒖𝒔.😉

Come through, bring your energy, and get ready to connect.

🎟 Seats are limited — reserve your spot today:
https://luma.com/pufjm2h9

See you there 👋

25/03/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝘀

This Women’s Month, we bring together changemakers from science, enterprise, and community leadership to explore one powerful idea: A circular economy is not just about waste—it’s about people, inclusion, and shared value.

As the opening event of Bloom’s Women’s Month celebration, the Founders’ Forum:
“We Are All Equal — Empowering Women in a Circular Future” features:

Raissa C. Ling — CEO, GreenTAYO, Inc.
Liezel F. Salera-Manabat — Davao Thermo Biotech Corp (DTBC)
Dr. Nathan Ray A. Alim — Assistant Regional Director, DOST XI
Ms. Elena Mabano — Founder Toril Kalambuan Association

Together, they represent how circular economy comes to life! This is more than a discussion—it’s a call to rethink how we produce, consume, and create value in a way that is inclusive, regenerative, and sustainable.

📅 March 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space

This event also serves as the opening program of Bloom’s Women’s Month celebration, highlighting the role of women leaders in shaping innovative and sustainable economies.

🎟 Seats are limited — reserve your spot today:
https://luma.com/pufjm2h9

Let’s build a future where nothing is wasted—and no one is left behind.

23/03/2026

📣 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

We are proud to welcome Ms. Elena Mabano, a passionate environmental advocate and community leader, as one of our featured speakers for the Founders’ Forum: We Are All Equal — Empowering Women in a Circular Future.

Ms. Elena is at the forefront of grassroots action in Davao—transforming waste into opportunity. Through her work with the Toril Kalambuan Association, she leads initiatives that repurpose plastic waste into bags, wallets, and everyday products, proving that sustainability can start within communities.

Her advocacy supports the growing call for a circular economy in Davao, addressing the city’s waste challenges while promoting practical, community-driven solutions that reduce environmental impact and restore value to discarded materials.
Her work reminds us that real change doesn’t always start in boardrooms—it starts in communities, with people taking action.

Join us as she shares how local initiatives and inclusive participation can help build a more sustainable and regenerative future!

📅 March 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space

This event also serves as the opening program of Bloom’s Women’s Month celebration, highlighting the role of women leaders in shaping innovative and sustainable economies.

🎟 Seats are limited — reserve your spot today:
https://luma.com/pufjm2h9

23/03/2026

🌸 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀!🌸

We are excited to officially announce the selected participants for our Women’s Month workshops, sponsored by The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space!

🧼 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗮𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘁 & 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗿)
Ma. Alexis Veronica Sabalo
Karyle Grace Gabañete
Leigh Blanche Joville
Chene Mae D. Mapili
Emilie Baldestamon

🍵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Maritel Remitio
Alyssa Estrebor
Alyana Sapal
Angel Napat
Gela Bolitres
Irish Jayne Marie B. Dolino
Pamela Guia Agustin
Mikaela Kate Banaag
Florence Desiata

Congratulations to all selected participants! We’re excited to have you join us in this special Bloom Women Forward celebration.

📣 Important Reminder:
All selected participants are requested to check their email for the complete instructions on how to confirm participation, claim their workshop voucher, and prepare for the event.

We can’t wait to celebrate, connect, and bloom forward together. 💖

22/03/2026

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 💼💜

The Department of Trade and Industry launches the Women’s Enterprise Fund, offering women-owned and women-led MSMEs access to loans from ₱30,000 up to ₱20 million at a competitive 1% monthly interest rate.

Through Small Business Corporation (SBCorp.), this initiative supports business expansion, recovery, franchising, and more—helping women turn opportunities into lasting success.