CATSU AND DICT’S ‘BIZ STARTUP’ SESSION
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (ED)This morning, October 15, drew
student participants both in-person in the conference room and via Zoom.
The event, which is part of the
university’s weeklong celebration of its 12th Charter Anniversary, aims to support
the Philippine digital creative industry by introducing students to various
DICT programs and exploring business and innovation opportunities using
Information Technology.
Resource speaker Ms. Almira Shane
Manlapaz discussed “Startup Grant Fund,” which assists independent,
technology-based startups in transitioning early-stage technologies into
marketable products. She also promoted the “Philippine Startup Challenge,” and
encouraged students to engage with these entrepreneurial opportunities.