QBO

QBO is the Philippines'​ first public-private partnership platform for Filipino startups created through the collaboration of IdeaSpace, J.P. Morgan, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). It is an "innovation hub,"​ or a venue to facilitate connections among relevant stakeholders in the Filipino startup ecosystem.QBO has three objectives: (1) provide startups with access to capital, resources, information, and expertise; (2) develop the entrepreneurial talent pool; and (3) create successful startups through customized programs that accelerate growth.Spurred on by the vision of Filipino startups changing the world, QBO aims to develop the Philippines as a center for innovation and unleash the potential of an entrepreneurship-driven economy as a means to nation building, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.