Information Systems Next-Gen

01/06/2026

🔔 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! 🔔

The registration period for the NextGen Start-Up Challenge 2026 (NGSC 2026) has officially ended.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the students and teams who submitted their entries and chose to be part of this year’s competition. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to innovation have made this edition of NGSC truly exciting. 🚀

Due to the high number of submissions received this year, the announcement of the Top 10 Teams advancing to the next round will be moved to June 5, 2026. This will provide our evaluation committee with additional time to carefully review and assess all submitted projects and ensure a fair selection process.

📢 Announcement of Qualified Teams:
🗓 June 5, 2026

🎓 Stay tuned for our upcoming learning and webinar sessions featuring guest speakers and representatives from our invited partner companies. These sessions are designed to provide participants with valuable insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, startup development, and industry trends as they continue their NGSC journey.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We wish all participating teams the very best and look forward to announcing the finalists soon.

31/05/2026

⏳ ONLY 1 DAY LEFT BEFORE REGISTRATION CLOSES!
Got a startup idea that can create real impact? 🚀
This is your chance to showcase your innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills at the NextGen Start-Up Challenge 2026 (NGSC 2026)!

📅 Registration Period:
May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026

🎤 Final Presentation Day & Announcement of Winners:
June 17, 2026

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 Champion – ₱15,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₱10,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₱5,000

Open to all Senior High School and College students ready to turn ideas into impactful solutions through technology and innovation.

Don’t miss your shot to pitch, innovate, and lead the future. 🔥

30/05/2026

⏳ ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT BEFORE REGISTRATION CLOSES!
Got a startup idea that can create real impact? 🚀
This is your chance to showcase your innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills at the NextGen Start-Up Challenge 2026 (NGSC 2026)!

📅 Registration Period:
May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026

🎤 Final Presentation Day & Announcement of Winners:
June 17, 2026

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 Champion – ₱15,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₱10,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₱5,000

Open to all Senior High School and College students ready to turn ideas into impactful solutions through technology and innovation.

Don’t miss your shot to pitch, innovate, and lead the future. 🔥

29/05/2026

⏳ ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT BEFORE REGISTRATION CLOSES!

Got a startup idea that can create real impact? 🚀
This is your chance to showcase your innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills at the **NextGen Start-Up Challenge 2026 (NGSC 2026)**!

📅 Registration Period:
May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026

🎤 Final Presentation Day & Announcement of Winners:
June 17, 2026

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 Champion – ₱15,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₱10,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₱5,000

Open to all Senior High School and College students ready to turn ideas into impactful solutions through technology and innovation.

Don’t miss your shot to pitch, innovate, and lead the future. 🔥

28/05/2026

🚨 SPONSOR ALERT 🚨

We are proud to introduce Nasdaq as the official sponsor of the Next Gen Start-up Challenge 2026! 💡📈

Nasdaq is one of the world’s leading stock exchanges and a global technology company known for revolutionizing the financial industry through its fully electronic trading market. Founded in 1971, Nasdaq continues to empower businesses, startups, and financial institutions worldwide by providing innovative financial technology solutions that drive growth and economic resilience. As a leader in innovation and technology, Nasdaq’s support strengthens the mission of empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, changemakers, and startup founders.

Be part of the challenge and showcase your innovative ideas!

🗓 Opening of Registration:
May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026

🎤 Final Presentation Day & Announcement of Winners:
June 17, 2026

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 Champion – ₱15,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₱10,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₱5,000

26/05/2026

🚀 GOT AN IDEA? TURN IT INTO ₱30,000 PHP! REGISTRATION IS WIDE OPEN! 🚀

The wait is over! The Info-Systems Next Gen Start-Up Challenge 2026 is officially accepting registrations from aspiring innovators, problem-solvers, and future tech leaders across the Philippines! 🇵🇭💡

Gather your team and create innovative, technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges while promoting sustainability, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.

🏆 PRIZES (TOTAL OF ₱30,000 PHP):
🥇 Champion – ₱15,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₱10,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₱5,000

📌 WHO CAN JOIN?
Open to Senior High School and Undergraduate students in the Philippines
Teams must consist of 2–4 members

📅 IMPORTANT DATES:
🗓 Opening of Registration: May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026 (Ongoing right now!)

🎤 Final Presentation Day (Pitching & Announcement of Winners): June 17, 2026
📍 Venue: Mapúa University, Makati Campus

📄 WHAT TO SUBMIT?
Each team must submit:
A 5-slide proposal in PDF format
An original and innovative solution based on one official problem statement
A supporting research paper related to the proposed solution

🔗 REGISTER NOW AND SECURE YOUR SLOT: https://forms.gle/9mRxBCuSUYvsvKrS9
⚡ Showcase your creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset through technology that creates meaningful impact. Top teams will have the opportunity to pitch live at the Mapúa University – Makati Campus!

📞 For concerns or inquiries, feel free to email us at [email protected], message our official social media handles , or reach out directly to any of the following point persons:
📩 Myles Gomez – President (A.Y. 2025-2026) | http://facebook.com/mylberz
📩 Chuy Adriano – Internal Vice President (A.Y. 2025-2026)
📩 Grant De Los Reyes – External Vice President (A.Y. 2025-2026)
📩 Jade Tristan Geroy – Secretary (A.Y. 2025-2026)

Top-performing organization in the School of IT of Mapúa University. IT bridges tech & people.

26/05/2026

⚠️ SCHEDULE CHANGE, BUT REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! ⚠️

Attention participants! Due to a sudden venue conflict with our scheduled room, we are moving the Final Presentation Day & Announcement of Winners up by one day to June 17, 2026 (moved from June 18).

The good news? Registration is still 100% open and ongoing until June 1! 🚀

Don't let the venue shuffle slow you down. You and your team of 2–4 members still have time to submit your 5-slide proposal and compete for the ₱30,000 prize pool at the Mapúa University – Makati Campus!

🔗 Secure your team's spot today: https://forms.gle/9mRxBCuSUYvsvKrS9

26/05/2026

🚨 SPONSOR ALERT 🚨

We are proud to introduce the Think and Tinker Laboratory as one of our sponsors and partners in empowering innovation and entrepreneurship! 💡🚀

The Think and Tinker Laboratory is a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) dedicated to supporting spin-off projects, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Together with the Yuchengco Innovation Center and its other laboratories, they continue to strengthen innovation by transforming creative ideas into impactful and commercially viable solutions. Through mentorship, collaboration, and incubation activities involving both graduate and undergraduate students, they continue to build a strong culture of innovation within the community.

Think you have the next big idea? Join us now!

🗓 Opening of Registration:
May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026

🎤 Final Presentation Day & Announcement of Winners:
June 17, 2026

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 Champion – ₱15,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₱10,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₱5,000

🔗 REGISTER NOW:
https://forms.gle/9mRxBCuSUYvsvKrS9