Startup season is officially heating up in Western Visayas as key leaders and ecosystem partners gathered at the ISAT U SSB Hall for a high-energy coordination meeting organized by the UMWAD Western Visayas Consortium.

With #WVStartupFest2025 fast approaching, discussions centered on finalizing schedules, program highlights, and collaborative initiatives to ensure this year’s festival becomes a landmark celebration of startups, founders, and future-ready ideas.

More than just an event, the festival is envisioned as a seamless, collaborative, and trailblazing platform that will spotlight Western Visayas innovation and place the region firmly on the national startup map.

The countdown has officially begun—pitches are being polished, partnerships are in motion, and excitement is building for a festival that promises to go beyond expectations.

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