SICAD SOX

12/08/2026

🚀 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐒𝐊𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍 & 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌!

SICAD-SOX is proud to partner with Enactus Philippines in advancing student innovation and entrepreneurship in Region XII and BARMM and supporting the Enactus Philippines National Competition 2026.

Before the national competition, we invite students, faculty advisers, universities, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders across SOCCSKSARGEN to join our 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
💻 Via Zoom

Learn more about Enactus Philippines, the 2026 National Competition, and how your university can participate in this year's Early-Stage Project Competition Track.

The competition is open to recognized higher education institutions in the Philippines, with participating teams developing and presenting innovative entrepreneurial project concepts that are still in the ideation or early implementation stage.

🏆 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆?

PHP 100,000 for the National Champion, plus the opportunity to represent the Philippines at the Enactus World Cup 2026 in Brazil.

📣 Join the August 15 Information Session to learn how to apply, understand the competition requirements and mechanics, and discover how your team can prepare for the National Competition this October!

Application Deadline: August 25, 2026

🔗 Full competition mechanics: https://enactus.ph/2026-national-competition

📌 Register/Join the Information Session:

https://tinyurl.com/enactusphinfoxii

https://tinyurl.com/enactusphinfoxii

https://tinyurl.com/enactusphinfoxii

Bring your idea. Build your team. Take entrepreneurial action.

10/08/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER! Enactus Philippines is back. 🇵🇭
We are excited to officially announce the Enactus Philippines National Competition 2026, happening on October 8–10, 2026 in Manila.
As 2026 marks the relaunch of Enactus Philippines, this year's National Competition will exclusively feature the Early-Stage Project Competition Track—providing student innovators the opportunity to transform bold ideas into impactful social entrepreneurial ventures while competing on the national stage.
🌟 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
We are looking for the next generation of changemakers ready to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges.
📅 Application Deadline: August 25, 2026
Eligibility
✅ One (1) official team per eligible campus
✅ Three (3) undergraduate or graduate student members
✅ One (1) Faculty Advisor
✅ An early-stage social entrepreneurial venture with strong potential for sustainable impact
🏆 Awards & Global Opportunity
🥇 National Champion
PHP 100,000 Cash Prize
Championship Trophy
An ALL-EXPENSE-PAID trip for the Champion Team (3 Students + 1 Faculty Advisor) to represent the Philippines at the Enactus World Cup 2027 in São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷
🥈 First Runner-Up
PHP 50,000 Cash Prize
🥉 Second Runner-Up
PHP 25,000 Cash Prize
✨ Additional Special Partner Awards may also be presented.
🌎 Represent the Philippines on the Global Stage!
The Enactus World Cup 2027 will be held in São Paulo, Brazil, where National Champion teams from Enactus countries around the world will gather to showcase innovative entrepreneurial solutions, exchange ideas, and compete for the title of Enactus World Cup Champion. This is your opportunity to bring your innovation from your campus to the world.
Participation is completely FREE, including the mandatory National Capacity-Building Program for selected teams.
Whether your project is in the ideation, validation, prototype, or pilot stage, this is your chance to gain expert mentorship, connect with leaders from business, government, and academia, compete for national recognition, and earn the opportunity to represent the Philippines internationally.
⏳ Applications close on August 25, 2026. Don't miss your chance to be part of the relaunch of Enactus Philippines!
📖 Full competition details, eligibility requirements, timeline, and application submission are available at:
https://enactus.ph/2026-national-competition
Build innovative solutions. Create sustainable impact. Represent the Philippines. See you at the Enactus Philippines National Competition 2026! 🇵🇭
Official Competition Partner
This year's Enactus Philippines National Competition 2026 is proudly made possible through the partnership and support of Khan Academy Philippines Inc., our Official Competition Partner, in advancing entrepreneurial action, innovation, and student leadership across the Philippines.

08/08/2026

𝐆𝐎𝐓 𝐀 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀? 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐍 𝐈𝐓.

Introducing 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗪𝗡 — 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, a hands-on program designed to help aspiring game developers turn their ideas into playable experiences.

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝟬𝟭 - 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗪𝗡: 𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗧
Level up through hands-on workshops in game design, programming, art, and prototyping.

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝟬𝟮 - 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗪𝗡: 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗔
Pitch your original game and compete with fellow aspiring game developers.

Your game may explore themes including:

🏙️ Smart City
🌱 Climate Change
♻️ Circular Economy
🛡️ Disaster Risk Reduction & Management
🇵🇭 Philippine Games & Sports
📚 Education
🧠 Board Games / Brain Games

𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡?

College students with a passion for gaming, technology, creativity, and innovation.

Teams may consist of up to 3 students, accompanied by 1 faculty coach/adviser.

𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝟭𝟬 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗.

𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫𝒀 𝑻𝑶 𝑺𝑷𝑨𝑾𝑵?

Download the Registration Form and Game Design Template here: https://tinyurl.com/SpawnForms

Then, submit your entry here: https://tinyurl.com/SpawnSubmission

Submission Deadline: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀. 𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒. 𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀.

-SOX

08/08/2026

30/07/2026

🚀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬!

Ready to take your startup beyond the local market?

Applications are now open for the 2026 Korea–ASEAN AI Development & Startup Competition (AI Youth Festa 2026)—a regional platform connecting the next generation of AI innovators from Korea and ASEAN. Whether you're developing AI for healthcare, agriculture, education, sustainability, fintech, or other real-world challenges, this is your opportunity to showcase your innovation on the regional stage.

Selected startups will receive:
• Online acceleration program with global mentors
• 1-on-1 mentoring and IR/pitch coaching
• Business matching and networking opportunities
• Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodation for the Final Competition in the Philippines
• Chance to win up to USD 20,000 in prizes

Who can apply?
✔ AI startups established on or after 29 July 2019
✔ AI pre-startups
✔ AI solutions that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

📅 Application Deadline: 21 August 2026 (Friday), 4:00 PM (PHT)

Only a limited number of Philippine startups will advance to represent the country in the regional competition.

📄 Visit the webpage to access the Application Notice, Application Form, and FAQs:
https://en.aiyouthfesta2026.com/

We encourage Philippine AI startups and university spin-offs to seize this opportunity to gain international exposure, strengthen their investment readiness, and expand into regional markets.

30/07/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐨 | 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭

The Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations proudly congratulates Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, Undersecretary for Regional Operations of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), for being named one of the national semifinalists for the 2026 Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, one of the Civil Service Commission's highest honors for exemplary public service.

This well deserved recognition reflects Usec. Mabborang's steadfast leadership, unwavering commitment to public service, and dedication to advancing science, technology, and innovation for the benefit of every Filipino.

The Civil Service Commission also invites the public to share their feedback on the national semifinalists as part of the evaluation process.

Submit your feedback on or before 12 August 2026 through the Public Feedback Form:
🔗 bit.ly/2026GLBNSFsPublicFeedbackForm

Congratulations, Usec. Mabborang!

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

Here are 5 things that are worth your attention especially if you're building a technology startup 👀

You still have a few more days before the deadline. Don’t let this opportunity pass by and submit your proposal now to receive up to ₱5 million in R&D funding.

🔗 Submit your proposal through DPMIS Version 2: https://dpmisv2.dost.gov.ph/
🗓️ Deadline: July 31, 2026 (5:00 PM)

For more details, scan the QR code or go to https://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/work-with-us/2026-call-for-proposal-for-the-pcieerd-startup-grant-fund-program/

29/07/2026

NOW HAPPENING 🎥 | The Mindanao Sub-national Competition of the 2026 Presidential Filipinnovationn Awards

27/07/2026

MINDANAO SUB-NATIONAL COMPETITION IS IN TWO DAYS! 🌟

Hinding-hindi magpapahuli ang ating ika-apat na cluster para sa 2026 Presidential Filipinnovation Awards! 🌱

Get ready to be inspired! Kilalanin ang ating mga guest speakers at pakinggan ang kanilang pananaw at experience tungkol sa inobasyon.

Huwag itong palampasin! Catch the LIVE pitching and awarding ceremony here on the Filipinnovation page! 📺👇