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Enabling Homegrown
Smart City Startups

Smart City TBI enables homegrown founders to develop
cutting-edge smart city technologies to drive sustainable growth.

A funded technology business incubator through a grant received by Isabela State University under the Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneurship (HEIRIT) 2.0 Program of DOST-PCIEERD.

Our Focus

Enabling homegrown startups in the Cagayan Valley through ideation, innovation, and incubation of smart city technologies for sustainable growth and community development.

ideate.

Equipping aspiring homegrown founders to conceptualize innovative smart city solutions that address regional challenges and drive community advancement.

innovate.

Applying cutting-edge technologies and creative approaches to transform ideas into impactful solutions, enhancing sustainability and economic growth.

incubate.

Supporting startups with resources, mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art test-bed facilities to develop and scale smart city technologies, fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Services

We provide a comprehensive platform of resources and expertise to accelerate product development, attract investment, and drive sustainable urban growth.

Incubation program

Networking opportunities

Access to fundings

Consultancy

Co-working spaces

Specialized services

Incubation Program

Discover our program and how they can help you.

TOUCH.

Scout potential spin-off and start-ups aligned to Smart City TBI that will undergo a comprehensive Pre-Incubation Program.

Nurture.

Capacitate Incubatees with a holistic entrepreneurial skillset, with a heavy focus on product development and market validation.

GO.

Startups are market and business-ready. Assistance to financing strategies and networking opportunities.

Incubation Tracks

Student Track

The IDEATECH Challenge is a hackathon designed to empower students to develop groundbreaking solutions using smart city technology.

Industry - Academe Track

idea plus (Pivoting and Leveraging Unique Solution) is a reverse pitching event gathering aspiring startup founders to solve industry related challenges posed by partner organizations.

Faculty Track

Startup THRIVE (Transforming Higher Research and Innovation to Vibrant Enterprise) provides assurance, assistance, and capability training for homegrown faculty researchers.

Startups

Latest news and insights

i-ACT4SMARTCITY HIGHLIGHTS | LGU Cauayan City enacts First Startup Innovative Ordinance in Region 2

i-ACT4SmartCity unites Cagayan Valley’s Innovation Ecosystem

LOOK | DISC-TBI hosts Planning Meeting for i-ACT4SmartCity Pre-Event Workshop for ISU IT Educators

Strengthening Partnerships for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Cong. Inno Dy Supports DISC-TBI’s Innopreneurship Program for Faculty Researchers

LOOK | DISC-TBI onboards IDEATECH Challengers through 2-Day Online Learning Sessions

Strengthening TBI’s IP Management Capabilities: DISC-TBI enhances its IP Expertise thru WIPO-IPOPHIL Summer School