BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)
Philippine EcosystemBSP is the Philippine central bank that licenses and regulates digital banks, e-wallets, and other fintech payment companies.
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Plain-English definitions of startup, funding, AI, and tech terms — with Philippine examples where possible.
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DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology)
Philippine EcosystemDICT is the Philippine government department that sets national ICT policy and supports the country's tech and startup industry.
DOST (Department of Science and Technology)
Philippine EcosystemDOST is the Philippine government department that funds and supports science, technology, and research-based startups.
DTI (Department of Trade and Industry)
Philippine EcosystemDTI is the Philippine government department overseeing trade, industry, and small business growth, including startup support programs.
Foxmont Capital
Philippine EcosystemFoxmont Capital is a Manila-based venture capital firm that funds early-stage Philippine startups, mainly at seed and Series A.
IdeaSpace
Philippine EcosystemIdeaSpace is a nonprofit foundation, backed by the Pangilinan business group, that runs accelerator programs for early-stage Filipino tech founders.
Kickstart Ventures
Philippine EcosystemKickstart Ventures is Globe Telecom's corporate venture capital arm, investing in Philippine and regional tech startups.
PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority)
Philippine EcosystemPEZA is the Philippine agency that grants tax breaks to companies, including tech startups, operating inside special economic zones.
QBO (QBO Innovation Hub)
Philippine EcosystemQBO is the Philippines' first public-private innovation hub, helping local tech startups get funding, mentorship, and training.
SEC Philippines (Securities and Exchange Commission)
Philippine EcosystemSEC Philippines is the government agency where every startup must register as a corporation before it can legally operate.
Startup PH Act (Innovative Startup Act, RA 11337)
Philippine EcosystemThe Startup PH Act is the Philippine law giving real registered startups tax breaks, grants, and easier visas to help them grow.
Wavemaker Partners
Philippine EcosystemWavemaker Partners is a Southeast Asian venture capital firm, active in the Philippines, backing enterprise, deep tech, and sustainability startups.