Bohol's Innovation Community Comes Together To Learn and Collaborate
Startup Weekend is a 3-day entrepreneurship program where participants are expected to pitch their tech business idea, form teams, validate their solutions, and create a prototype all in one weekend. Bohol just held its fifth Startup Weekend last August 23 to 25 which generated 11 amazing teams who all worked together to refine their ideas and present in front of a panel of judges on the final day.
In the coming weeks, we will be releasing photos and reports about the weekend which can help remind us of the potentially life-changing experience that the participants went through.
THANK YOU to all the people and organization that made this event possible. The program was organized by a group of volunteers representing various organizations and we can't be more proud of the teamwork and camaraderie that shined throughout this experience.
We hope to create more experiences like this in Sprout Up Bohol where we learn while doing and we go through challenges with the stress and excitement of solving real-word problems for the betterment of our local community.
Read on to see what else is fertilizing.
Upcoming Events
What's After Startup Weekend? Takeaways and Opportunities
Saturday, September 28, 2PM: Are you experiencing the post-Startup Weekend blues? Join this session to talk about the lessons you may or may not have learned from participating at a Startup Weekend and see how it can apply to your real-life work or school. This event is FREE and open to everyone, not just Startup Weekend alumni. Please monitor our facebook page for updates.
Regional Opportunities
Geeks On A Beach 2024 is happening in Cebu!
[CEBU] Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) is a place of dialogue for people who care about tomorrow. It's an exchange-of-ideas conference that discusses some of today’s pressing topics set along the shores of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world - serious conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. They have an ongoing 30% OFF promo for their conference tickets! Event dates are November 14 to 15 for the main conference and November 13 for the Masterclass.
Practice Makes Improvement: Safe Space Pitch by StellarPH
[ONLINE] Do you have a startup idea and need feedback from industry experts to validate it? Join the Online Safe Space Startup Pitch by StellarPH, a session held once a month where you can present your ideas in a supportive environment. You’ll receive valuable insights, constructive criticism, and guidance from seasoned professionals who can help you refine your concept and move it forward. The next session is happening on September 4.
Spotlight
CODEFab: Developers of the Alona Beach Guide App!
CODEFab is a graphics design and software development house based in Panglao, Bohol. They have partnered with the local government to provide a one-stop-shop for tourist information for people visiting Panglao island by listing the available accommodation, restaurants, and tourist attractions in the island. Recently, they partnered with the Bohol International Marathon (BIM2024) to help disseminate information about the marathon and possible amenities available for visiting runners.