Leave a Nest Group

06/08/2026

We're incredibly proud to announce our partnership with KUMPUL as Global Partner for the upcoming KUMPUL Connect for Change Summit 2026!

Under the theme "Reimagine Impact," the Summit will bring together 1,000+ entrepreneurs, startups, investors, policymakers, corporates, development partners, and ecosystem builders from across Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia-Pacific, and Europe to explore the future of inclusive growth and regional collaboration.
📅 20 October 2026
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia

The Summit will feature discussions on:
☑Advancing the Tech & Innovation Enterprise Landscape
☑Building Social & Environmental Impact Through Inclusive Value Chains
☑Communities as Infrastructure for Innovation & Growth
☑Orchestrating Global Partnerships for Regional Transformation

If you're passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, sustainability, and ecosystem building, this is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders and changemakers.

We invite our community to join us at KUMPUL Connect for Change Summit 2026 and be part of the conversation shaping the future of impact.

Register now at https://c4csummit.kumpul.id/registration-of-attendee-2026?referral-code=C4CLAN26 and Let’s Connect for Change!
*Do not forget to use our Referral Code: C4CLAN26

26/07/2026

Excited to share an opportunity for startups looking to expand into Japan 🇯🇵

The GIA Tokyo Consultation Sessions are designed for early-stage founders who want personalised guidance on entering and navigating the Japanese market.

During the consultation, you can:

🔹 Discuss your business and Japan market-entry plans

🔹 Understand the programme structure and key benefits

🔹 Explore how Phase 1 can help you develop a realistic market-entry strategy

🔹 Ask questions specific to your expansion journey

📅 Consultation Sessions:

• 28–31 July 2026 (Tue–Fri)

• 1:00 PM–2:00 PM daily

If Japan is on your roadmap, this is an opportunity to explore how the GIA Tokyo Acceleration Programme can support your next steps.

Scan the QR codes below to register your interest for a session and find out more about the GIA Tokyo Programme.

24/07/2026

22/07/2026

📢 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 2026

We would like to inform everyone that the 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 2026 has been 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 16, 2026.

This decision was made to ensure we can deliver a more meaningful and impactful experience for our speakers, researchers, partners, and attendees. The additional preparation time will allow us to further strengthen the program, expand collaboration opportunities, and bring together an even more diverse community advancing microbiology innovation in the Philippines.

📅 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: November 16, 2026
📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Central Philippine University, Iloilo City

The good news? 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀!
🔗 Link to apply is down below.

Whether you are looking to present your latest research, discover emerging innovations, or connect with fellow scientists, industry leaders, startups, and students, we would love to have you join us this November.

Let's continue pushing the boundaries of microbiology, together.

21/07/2026

🎉 Science Castle Grant Philippines 2026 - Shortlisted Teams Selected! 🎉

We are excited to share that the shortlisted teams for the Science Castle Grant Philippines 2026 - Lockheed Martin Award have officially been selected!

First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every student, teacher, and school who submitted their research proposal this year. We were truly inspired by the creativity, passion, and scientific curiosity demonstrated in each application.

This year has been particularly tremendous for us as we received nearly three times the number of applications compared to last year! This remarkable growth reflects the increasing enthusiasm of young Filipino researchers to pursue innovative technologies.

The selection process was extremely competitive, with many outstanding proposals making the final deliberations a difficult one. We sincerely appreciate the time, effort, and dedication that every team invested in preparing their applications.

📩 The shortlisted teams have already been notified via the email address they used during their application. If you have received an email from us, congratulations! Please carefully review the instructions provided, as they contain important information regarding the next stage of the selection process.

To everyone who applied but was not shortlisted this year, thank you for believing in Science Castle Grant Philippines. We encourage you to continue exploring your ideas, pursuing research, and creating solutions that can make a positive impact on society. We sincerely hope to see you participate again in our future programs.

Once again, congratulations to all of our shortlisted teams! We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas continue to grow throughout this journey.

17/07/2026

🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 — 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

The curtain is closing on the extended application period for 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

If you have been waiting to submit your research, startup, prototype, or STEM-based solution, this is your last chance to step onto the stage and be part of a platform that connects Mindanao-based innovators with partners, mentors, and ecosystem builders.

Whether your work is in 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, or related fields, Mindanao TECH PLANTER 2026 is looking for ideas that aim to solve real challenges and bring innovation closer to society.

📌 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 — 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🔗 Link to apply is down below.

Don’t let the final curtain fall without your application. Submit today and take your place in Mindanao TECH PLANTER 2026.



16/07/2026

⏰ 𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

This is the final call under the extended application period.

If your research, startup, prototype, or technology-driven idea has been waiting for the right moment, this is it. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is still open to Mindanao-based innovators who are ready to share solutions, meet potential partners, and bring their work closer to real-world impact.

From 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, we welcome STEM-based ideas that aim to address challenges in Mindanao and beyond.

📌 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🔗 Link to apply is down below.

One day left. Don’t stay outside the journey — submit your application today.

15/07/2026

🎤 𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

You have the idea. You have the purpose. Now, it’s time to put it in front of people who can help it grow.

With the extended deadline, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is still accepting applications from Mindanao-based researchers, startups, universities, incubators, accelerators, and ecosystem builders developing STEM-based solutions for real-world challenges.

Whether your work falls under 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, or related innovation fields, this is your chance to share what you are building and connect with partners who support Mindanao’s growing innovation ecosystem.

📌 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🔗 Link to apply is down below.

Only 2 days left. Step up, pitch your purpose, and let your innovation be heard.

14/07/2026

🚁 𝟑 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

With the application deadline extended, more Mindanao-based innovators now have the chance to bring their technologies, research, and solutions forward.

Whether you are working on a prototype, developing a research concept, building a startup, or exploring how your STEM-based solution can create impact, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is a platform where your idea can meet the right ecosystem.

This is your chance to connect with partners, receive valuable feedback, and be part of a community that supports deep tech innovations rooted in Mindanao’s real challenges and opportunities.

📌 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🔗 Link to apply is found below.

Only 3 days left under the extended call. Let your innovation take flight and apply today!

10/07/2026