Startup QC is a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovative students to receive mentorship and benefit from networking opportunities. The winners of the competition in the two categories, ‘StartUp QC Professional’ and ‘StartUp QC Students’ will receive financial grants from the city government.

STARTUP QC FOR PROFESSIONALS

ELIGIBILITY:

• At least one member must be from Quezon City
• Must not have been convicted of any cases
• Must not have any relative in the Screening Committee
• At least 21 years of age
• Must have a Minimum Viable Product

REQUIREMENTS:

• E-Application Form  (Original or Electronic Copy)
• Video Pitch (Maximum of 5 Minutes) 
• Maximum of ten (10) pages of Business Proposal (Original or Electronic Copy)
• Valid Government issued ID with residential address
• QCID

ONLINE APPLICATION:

1. Log in to QC E-services using your registered email. 
2. Choose ‘StartUp QC Program’ from among the services then select ‘Professionals’ for the category.
3. Complete the E-application form, where you will have to submit a business plan and a video pitch.

4. Wait for an email confirmation.

5. The office will send an email confirmation to the email address provided with regards to the status of the application.

STARTUP QC FOR STUDENTS

ELIGIBILITY:

• At least one member must be from Quezon City
• No convicted case
• At least 18 years of age
• Must not have any relative from the Screening Committee
• Must be enrolled in any school, college, or university in the Philippines during the time of the application

REQUIREMENTS:

• E-Application Form (Original or Electronic Copy)
• Video Pitch (Maximum of 5 Minutes) 
• Maximum of ten (10) pages of Business Proposal (Original or Electronic Copy)
• Latest School ID or enrollment form from college/university (for team leader only)
• Any of the following Government-Issued ID (for team leader only):
  • QC ID 
  • Driver’s License 
  • National ID 
  • Postal ID 
  • Barangay Certificate 

ONLINE APPLICATION:

1. Log in to QC E-services using your registered email. 

2. Choose ‘StartUp QC Program’ from among the services then select ‘Students’ for the category.

3. Complete the application form and submit the requirements. 

NOTE: If requirements are not complete, applicants will be given allotted time to submit their requirements.

4. Complete the E-application form, where you will have to submit a business plan and a video pitch.

5. Wait for an email confirmation.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTIONS OFFICE
LEDIPO@quezoncity.gov.ph
8988-4242 Local 1505, 1506, 1507

REFERENCES:
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTIONS OFFICE
STARTUP QC PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS
STARTUP STUDENT COMPETITION