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The PUP Junior Marketing Executives (JME), marks a significant milestone heralding their first-ever event dedicated to celebrating women. At the heart of Kaleidoscope is a commitment to sharing authentic stories—the unfiltered narratives of women. This event serves as a platform where women from diverse backgrounds can openly discuss the obstacles they've faced, the valuable lessons they've learned, and the triumphs they've achieved.

KALEIDOSCOPE: Championing Gender Equality, Amplifying Women's Narrative core mission is to celebrate and acknowledge the triumphs of every woman in our society. This event embodies the essence of empowerment, emphasizing that regardless of gender, individuals can chart their own path to success. Kaleidoscope isn’t just about women; it’s about inclusivity, reaching out to all genders who have faced barriers in their quest to be seen and heard.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
- Inaugural women-themed event hosted by PUP JME
- Partnered make-up brand conducting Make-up Class/Workshop
- BrandBlitz: Advertisement Making Competition for Marketing Students, in collaboration with corporate partnerss
- SheRoar: Impromptu Speech Competition
- SlayHER: Modelling Competition
- Trashion Kween: Fashion Design Competition
- HerStory: Interactive and Informative Postings
- WorkHER: Brand Festival
- JuanaWork: Career and Internship Festival

Join us for this transformative event on July 6, 2024 (Saturday) from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the PUP Claro M. Recto Hall. Kaleidoscope promises to be a kaleidoscopic change, a moment to witness and celebrate the diverse and vibrant stories of women who inspire us all.

Make a HERstory by registering here:
https://bit.ly/KALEIDOSCOPE Pre-Registration Form

For more information, visit the Kalei Website:
https://pup-jme.my.canva.site/kaleidoscope
See you there, KAllies!

Over 200 participants from 20 countries and territories gathered at Youth Co:Lab Summit 2024 to highlight the critical role of young entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds in driving sustainable and equitable economic development and in advancing the implementation of the United Nations SDGs.

https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2024/07/01/604925/youth-colab-summit-2024-gathers-young-social-entrepreneurs-in-call-for-inclusive-entrepreneurship/

BagoSphere, a Philippine startup specializing in human capability training and upskilling solutions, secures equity investment from Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), a nongovernment organization dedicated to providing microfinancing and developmental services for marginalized communities.

BagoSphere secures investment to expand upskilling initiative for frontline workers - BusinessWorld Online BagoSphere secures equity investment from Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF).

Following the success of its previous editions, the Quezon City Government opened applications for Cohort 3 of Startup QC Professional Category.

StartUp QC’s Cohort 3 offers up to P1-million grant - BusinessWorld Online The Quezon City Government opened applications for Cohort 3 of Startup QC Professional Category.

Singapore-based venture capital accelerator Accelerating Asia Ventures has officially opened applications for the 10th Cohort of its flagship accelerator program — a milestone achievement for one of the longest running regional accelerator-VCs.

Accelerating Asia Ventures looks to invest in 10 high-growth startups by 4th quarter of the year - BusinessWorld Online Accelerating Asia Ventures has officially opened applications for the 10th Cohort of its flagship accelerator program.

Over 200 participants from 20 countries and territories gathered at Youth Co:Lab Summit 2024 to highlight the critical role of young entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds in driving sustainable and equitable economic development and in advancing the implementation of the United Nations SDGs.

Youth Co:Lab Summit 2024 gathers young social entrepreneurs in call for inclusive entrepreneurship - BusinessWorld Online Centered on the theme of inclusive entrepreneurship, over 200 participants from 20 countries and territories gathered at Youth Co:Lab Summit 2024.

As the planet continues to deal with environmental problems, impact investing has become a tool to support and bring about significant change on a larger scale.

https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2024/06/17/601965/impact-pioneers-network-awards-grants-to-climate-startups/

Following the success of the 2022 Lufthansa Technik Philippines Startup Challenge, Swiss-based company Seedstars announced the launch of the LTP Startup Challenge 2024, a global open call for entrepreneurs and startups to develop cutting-edge AI solutions for the aviation MRO industry.

Lufthansa Technik Philippines launches global search for AI-Powered aviation MRO innovations - BusinessWorld Online Following the success of the 2022 Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) Startup Challenge, Swiss-based company Seedstars announced the launch of the LTP Startup Challenge 2024, a global open call for entrepreneurs and startups to develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the avia...

Customer platform HubSpot recently announced the findings of a study conducted by Milieu Insight that explored the trends and innovations shaping the startup landscape in Southeast Asia and India.

Startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia shows signs of maturity — HubSpot study - BusinessWorld Online HubSpot announced the findings of a study conducted by Milieu Insight that explored the trends and innovations shaping the startup landscape in Southeast Asia and India.

Enderun Colleges’ annual business pitch competition, The Next Bright Idea, concluded its 12th season with the grand awarding ceremony that recognized the most innovative and sustainable business ideas from Grades 10-12 students across the Philippines.

La Salle Green Hills wins grand prize at Enderun Colleges’ The Next Bright Idea 12 - BusinessWorld Online Enderun Colleges’ The Next Bright Idea recognized the most innovative and sustainable business ideas from Grades 10-12 students across the Philippines.

As the planet continues to deal with environmental problems, impact investing has become a tool to support and bring about significant change on a larger scale.

Impact Pioneers Network awards grants to climate startups - BusinessWorld Online Impact Pioneers Network featured climate startups and their innovative solutions, highlighting their critical role in addressing climate mitigation and adaptation.

YGG Pilipinas brought together last May 18 its Web3 community in Ayala Malls Central Bloc for YGG Pilipinas Roadtrip Cebu, an initiative to invite people to learn about crypto, blockchain, NFTs and Web3, while playing the latest Web3 games, meeting Filipino Web3 influencers and content creators, and seeing local Web3 e-sports stars in action.

https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2024/06/03/599111/game-developers-share-vision-for-web3-in-the-philippines-at-ygg-pilipinas-roadtrip-in-cebu/

Benilde Makers Market, an entrepreneur showcase that served as a free platform for Filipino creators and small business owners, highlighted the innovative works of the next-generation industry leaders.

https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2024/06/03/599109/entrepreneur-fair-spotlights-innovative-creations/

To upgrade the technological capabilities and improve the productivity and efficiency of MSMEs in the country, the DoST is taking a notch higher in strengthening its scientific and technological initiatives through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program.

https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2024/06/03/599106/dost-setup-backed-msme-boosts-significant-invention-in-abaca-industry/

To spur the next era of beauty, L’Oréal has launched the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program in the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa region, including the Philippines.

https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2024/06/03/599100/loreal-launches-beauty-tech-startup-competition/

Batangas State University launched the Philippines’ National Engineering Education Development Program last May 8, marking a transformative step forward in the advancement of engineering education in the Philippines.

BatStateU launches Philippines’ NEED program to redefine future of engineering education - BusinessWorld Online Batangas State University (BatStateU) launched the Philippines’ National Engineering Education Development (NEED) Program last May 8, marking a transformative step forward in the advancement of engineering education in the Philippines. Positioned to significantly contribute to the development of h...

Buckle your seatbelts for a thrilling duel in cuisine, tactics, and sales, as MORF, a student-led media agency from the University of Santo Tomas, proudly presents their new game-reality show, Battle of The Hustle.

Student-produced reality show presents competing food businesses - BusinessWorld Online Buckle your seatbelts for a thrilling duel in cuisine, tactics, and sales, as MORF, a student-led media agency from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), proudly presents their new game-reality show, Battle of The Hustle. Now the agency’s second show, Battle of The Hustle features selected teams fr...

The Anti-Red Tape Authority has announced a strategic partnership with Twala, a digital signature and digital identity startup supported by the Department of Science and Technology through the DoST Startup Grant Fund, to enhance ARTA’s digitalization strategy.

Twala to enhance Anti-Red Tape Authority’s digitalization efforts - BusinessWorld Online The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has announced a strategic partnership with Twala, a digital signature and digital identity startup supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) through the DoST Startup Grant Fund, to enhance ARTA’s digitalization strategy. The partnership aims to...

The DFINITY Foundation, a Swiss not-for-profit research and development organization and key contributor to the Internet Computer Protocol blockchain, has announced the launch of the Olympus, the first decentralized, on-chain global acceleration platform.

Olympus acceleration platform opens global launchpad for Filipino Web3 startups - BusinessWorld Online The DFINITY Foundation (DFINITY), a Swiss not-for-profit research and development organization and key contributor to the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) blockchain, has announced the launch of the Olympus, the first decentralized, on-chain global acceleration platform. Olympus provides a consolida...

The Quezon City Government has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of student innovators through the first StartUp QC Student Competition, featuring 27 standout teams out of 39 finalists.

First StartUp QC Student Competition celebrates entrepreneurial spirit among youth - BusinessWorld Online By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer The Quezon City Government has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of student innovators through the first StartUp QC Student Competition, featuring 27 standout teams out of 39 finalists. Held at the Matrix Creation Events Place in Barangay....

Embark on a strategic exploration into the core drivers of the Philippine economy.

Join us on May 22 at the Grand Hyatt Manila for BusinessWorld Economic Forum 2024, themed "PH Next Growth Drivers."

Engage in high-level insightful discussions as we dissect the sectors propelling the Philippine economy forward. More than 20 esteemed policymakers, industry leaders, and experts will convene to analyze emerging prospects in industries like infrastructure, digital economy, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and renewable energy.

Secure your seat at https://registration.bworldonline.com/.

MVRK Simulations, a startup revolutionizing workforce development through gamified training simulations, emerged as the winner of the IDEA program, securing a pitch prize of P75,000.

https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2024/05/06/592627/mvrk-simulations-roc-ph-win-dtis-idea-and-advance-for-creatives-programs/

Showcasing innovation, creativity and intellectual property, De La Salle University (DLSU) hosted the 11th DLSU Innovation and Technology (DITECH) Fair last April 3-5 at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall.

11th DITECH Fair highlights innovation, intellectual property to achieve UN SDGs - BusinessWorld Online Showcasing innovation, creativity and intellectual property, De La Salle University (DLSU) hosted the 11th DLSU Innovation and Technology (DITECH) Fair.

Shell Philippines is accepting applications for this year’s iteration of its flagship enterprise development program, Shell LiveWIRE, which will be run in collaboration with Team IGNITE.

Shell LiveWIRE Tech Startup Accelerator Program 2024 open for applications - BusinessWorld Online Shell Philippines is accepting applications for this year’s iteration of its flagship enterprise development program, Shell LiveWIRE.

Express transportation company FedEx Express (FedEx) has announced the winner of its 2024 Small Business Grant Contest (SBGC) in Asia-Pacific. Three other companies were recognized with special mentions.

FedEx Small Business Grant Contest awards four rising startups in Asia-Pacific - BusinessWorld Online FedEx Express (FedEx) has announced the winner of its 2024 Small Business Grant Contest (SBGC) in Asia-Pacific.

MVRK Simulations, a startup revolutionizing workforce development through gamified training simulations, emerged as the winner of the IDEA program, securing a pitch prize of P75,000.

MVRK Simulations, ROC.PH win DTI’s IDEA and ADVanCE for Creatives Programs - BusinessWorld Online The DTI-CIG, in collaboration with startup accelerator Launchgarage, awarded the winners of its IDEA, and ADVanCE for Creatives Programs.

The panel consisted of seasoned veterans in the startup ecosystem who shared their invaluable insights, strategies, and firsthand experiences on fund raising.

Startup fund-raising journey to be explored at La French Tech Manila event on April 25 - BusinessWorld Online La French Tech Manila invites aspiring entrepreneurs and established startups in exploring the intricacies of the startup fund-raising journey.

Nibertex, a pioneer in material science based in Singapore and the Philippines, recently closed an oversubscribed funding round led by Foxmont Capital Partners and backed by a consortium of notable strategic Southeast Asian families.

Deep tech startup Nibertex secures funding for fast-tracking launch of solutions - BusinessWorld Online Nibertex recently closed an oversubscribed funding round, which is set to fast-track the launch of PFAS-free membrane technology.

The country’s brightest, most tech-savvy young minds won big in the 9th Philippine Robothon Competition 2024 co-organized by First Eduspec, Inc. and Rex Education. The competition was recently held at St. Paul College Pasig.

Young Filipino students win big in the 9th Philippine Robothon Competition - BusinessWorld Online The country’s most tech-savvy young minds won big in the 9th Philippine Robothon Competition 2024 co-organized by First Eduspec, Inc. and Rex Education.