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
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.