Batangas State University (BatStateU), the Philippines’ National Engineering University, inaugurated its Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park’s Ventures Hub on June 19, 2025.
The new innovation space, located within BatStateU’s KIST Park in Batangas City, aims to transform the local startup ecosystem by fostering collaboration and converting ideas into successful ventures.
The Ventures Hub provides modular spaces for startups to grow and scale, enabling industry partners to collaborate with BatStateU. It will focus on high-impact sectors, including semiconductors, electronics, artificial intelligence, agritech and health tech, aligning with the university’s commitment to developing solutions for real-world problems.
“Through initiatives like the Ventures Hub, we are ensuring that our students, researchers, and entrepreneurs have the tools, resources, and expertise to bring their ideas to life, creating solutions that resonate on a global scale,” said Dr. Tirso Ronquillo, president and chief operating officer of BatStateU KIST Park.
He cited the KIST Park’s evolution from a 2016 vision to its declaration as a PEZA-registered special economic zone in 2020, and now to its current operational status.
A key feature of BatStateU KIST Park is its access to the university’s talent pool, offering startups world-class expertise and research programs.
The partnership aims to facilitate the transition of ventures from research and development to market-ready solutions, enhancing their global competitiveness.
Startups and industry locators at the Ventures Hub value the collaborative environment, where they can co-create with researchers, students and other innovators. This ecosystem provides the necessary structure and support to accelerate development and focus on essential builds.
During the inauguration, existing industry locators such as Plant Science Philippines Corporation, ParallaxED, TRIOE and Lycan Motorcycles showcased their innovations and capabilities, highlighting their role in the KIST Park’s collaborative environment.
