Looking back at DTI’s Accelerating Development, Valuation, and Corporate Entrepreneurship (ADVanCE) for Creatives Program, where Bentamo showcased its products and services to stakeholders, was a significant milestone.
Led by Engr. John Mocorro and Ryan Mocorro, Bentamo not only represented the City of Golden Friendship but also stood out among other startup finalists from various cities, including Zamboanga and Marikina.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has officially announced the top five startup finalists for the Accelerating Development, Valuation, and Corporate Entrepreneurship (ADVanCE) for Creatives Program on March 21, at the Launchgarage Innovation Hub in Quezon City
Selection process and criteria
Selected from an initial pool of eight growth-stage startups, the top five finalists underwent assessments focused on organizational capacity, business maturity, and readiness levels. DTI and Launchgarage evaluated each startup based on its product status, team dynamics, future objectives, and challenges, concentrating on how the program could support its growth
Top five finalists
The top five finalists for the ADVanCE for Creatives Program are:
- AniMattify: A startup transforming print ads into animations.
- KikoMonster Creative Studio: Providing creative solutions from Zamboanga.
- Bihasa: Merging instructional design with production for learning videos.
- ROC PH Digital Marketing Services: Assisting businesses and professionals through website management, digital marketing consultation, creative design, and strategy implementation.
- Bentamo: A tech startup showcasing creative Filipino brands.
Training and support
The finalists will undergo intensive training based on the specific interventions identified during the needs assessment
Program alignment and objectives
The ADVanCE for Creatives Program aligns with the visions outlined in the Innovative Startup Act (ISA) and the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (PCIDA). This initiative underscores DTI’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Philippines
Learn more by reading these exclusive features on DTI and GMA Lifestyle’s official websites:
http://www.boyraket.com/2024/04/mvrk-simulations-roc-ph-named-as.html
https://www.tekkiepinas.xyz/2024/04/mvrk-simulations-roc-ph-named-as.html
https://daddy.com.ph/mvrk-simulations-roc-ph-win-in-dtis-idea-and-advance-for-creatives-programs/
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