Why build a startup in Iloilo

The place to build: a support ecosystem that has your back, and a city that gives you room to live.

You won’t build alone

Incubators, business groups, government programs, founder-friendly LGUs and universities — each a click away in the directory.

Incubators and accelerators

Technology business incubators in universities and the private sector, with programs from idea to market.

Business groups

Chambers and industry associations that open doors to customers, mentors and partners.

Institutions and programs

National agencies and their regional offices running grants, training and startup programs.

Founder-friendly policies

Local governments with startup ordinances, business one-stop shops and innovation councils.

Universities and colleges

Schools producing engineers, designers and researchers — and spinning out startups of their own.

A city that gives you your evenings back

Founders and partners over lunch in Iloilo

A city of gastronomy

Iloilo is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Client lunches and team dinners are never a chore.

Palm-lined street in Iloilo Business Park

Walkable and bikeable

Wide esplanades and bike lanes mean your commute can be part of your day, not the worst of it.

Teams working at shared tables in an incubator space

Coworking and shared offices

Coworking spaces and university incubators give early teams a desk, a network and room to grow.

Young founders laughing together at an evening event

Your health, time and evenings

Shorter commutes and a slower pace mean founders keep their health and their evenings — and stay in the game longer.

Teams working at shared tables in an incubator space

Find your people

Meet the startups already building here.