Office Hours
Monday to Friday            
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About Us

Description

The Investment Affairs Office (IAO) is in charge of the City’s major commercial transactions including but not limited to entering into long-term Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and joint-venture contracts with the private sector, implementing innovative ways to finance and deliver infrastructure. 

Mission

To maximize the potential for inclusive growth and development as embodied in the City’s various policies and planning documents.

To offer an attractive combination of both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for investors, in tandem with a strong business-friendly climate.

Vision

An investor-friendly City through the establishment of partnerships between the private sector and the Quezon City local government to drive the local economy, generate employment, and improve the quality of life of QCitizens. 

Legal Basis

Executive Order No. 8-A, S-2019, Creating The Investment Affairs Office (IAO)

Service Pledge

The IAO is committed to providing transparent, dedicated services, and a business-friendly environment with responsible, ethical, and professional public servants.

Services

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

Guides and advises the City Mayor on specific projects and activities that can be initiated through Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), joint ventures, or other modalities, 

Serves as the primary liaison and representative of the City Mayor between the private sector and the local government for multilateral and socioeconomic development-focused entities including private enterprises, foreign, and local investors.

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION

Provides liaison services and technical assistance for projects of the Quezon City Government with international non-profit and charitable institutions such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, Canadian International Development Agency, and other similar institutions.

EDUCATION

Coordinates with the QC Education Affairs, Local School Board (LSB), QC University Board, Community Colleges, and other education and training related entities or offices to ensure integrated human resource development and City economic investment promotion planning.

Programs

QUEZON CITY NO CONTRACT APPREHENSION PROGRAM

The No Contact Apprehension program is in partnership with QPAX Traffic systems who provides traffic enforcement solutions technologies to assist resolving vehicular traffic. The program entails all motorists violating traffic laws and ordinances in Quezon City (QC) will no longer be issued a ticket by law enforcers. Instead, of the standard ticketing practice of physically issuance of tickets for violations, a Notice of Violation will be sent to the violator’s residence. Moreover, the program has strategically place CCTV’s in fifteen (15) primary roads in QC.

QUEZON CITY FOOTBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Quezon City Footbridge Development project is in partnership with Ecobridges Ads, Inc. who specializes in rehabilitating, operating, and maintaining footbridges while generating revenue streams through advertisements. This program entails donating new footbridges and redeveloping selected footbridges while providing safety and security for pedestrians and also incorporating green practices in the design of the footbridge.

STARTUP QC PROGRAM DETAILS

The StartUp QC Program supports up-and-coming startup ventures geared towards innovations in Health, Education, Finance, IT, Enterprise Solutions, and other compelling proposals and develops them into functional startups through rigorous competition.

The deserving teams will receive funding and non-financial support to kickstart their journey and launch their company. Winners of the competition will also be part of the acceleration program to further scale their business.

RATIONALE

In response to Republic Act 11337 better known as the “Innovative Startup Act”,  the Quezon City Government recognizes the important role of startups as a reflection of a diverse, vibrant economy and its active, empowered citizens by enacting City Ordinance No. SP 3019, S-2021 entitled: “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Startup QC Program and Appropriating Funds Therefore”. 

The StartUp QC Program was created by the city government to foster inclusive economic development growth through innovative companies by streamlining government and non-government policies to create new jobs, improve production processes, and advance innovation and trade in the city.

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WHAT

The StartUp QC Program was envisioned to (1) create new jobs and opportunities, (2) stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit, (3) promote innovation, and (4) strengthen the start-up culture in Quezon City.

The objective of the program is the formation of business hubs and centers that will inspire and empower QCitizens to build innovative business models that can help provide solutions to social issues and dilemmas.

The city government will provide a grant to innovative start-up ventures that are still at their early stages but have promising and viable products or services for execution.  The program will have three (3) phases: application and evaluation, business model development, and product development, all with curated activities to mentor startup entrepreneurs, and refine and finalize business models from conceptualization to implementation.

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PHASES

PHASE 1: APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PHASE

Applicants will submit their applications via the QC e-Services Website and will go through an initial evaluation process whereby qualified applicants will be shortlisted by a Screening Committee.

PHASE 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PHASE

The shortlisted participants will be connected to a pool of experts, coaches, and mentors to support them through the initial stages of startup business operations and business model development and prepare these startups for the Final Presentation to a Program Committee. 

As the culminating activity, the Final Presentation will be the basis of the Program Committee to select the startups that will be eligible for grant funds (“the Awardees”) and proceed to the Product Development Phase. 

PHASE 3: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT  PHASE

Startup Awardees/beneficiaries will automatically be part of a program of activities to refine their products or services that will lead to full business operations. During this phase, other non-monetary benefits will also be given such as training activities and access to investors.

CONTACT DETAILS

Project Head: Mr. Reuel C. Ruiz Jr.
Address: 11/F Investment Affairs Office, High Rise Building,
Quezon City Hall, Diliman, Quezon City
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: (+632) 8988-4242 loc. 1506/1507

For more information, visit: 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StartUpQuezonCity

To apply: QC E-Services (quezoncity.gov.ph)

Department Directory

Mr. Juan Manuel J. Gatmaitan
Officer-in-Charge
8988-4242 Local. 1506,1507
[email protected]

Ms. Roseanne P. Ureta
Executive Assistant
8988-4242 Loc. 1506
[email protected]

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