Applications

Build your startup with CDOBites

Validate, build, and grow your startup with Northern Mindanao's university-backed incubator.

Cohort 10 is Open

Submit your startup application for the upcoming cohort.

Dec 30, 2026 Both 20 startups
Start Application

Choose your path

Three programs tailored to every stage of your journey

SparkTrack

Idea → Prototype

Pre-incubation for early-stage ideas. Validate your problem, discover customers, and build your first prototype.

FireStarter

MVP → Growth

Full incubation for validated startups. Product development, market entry, funding readiness, and mentorship.

Beacon Demo Day

Showcase

Flagship demo day where startups pitch to investors, partners, and the CDO startup community.

Who should apply?

We welcome innovation-driven founders across all sectors

Student FoundersFaculty SpinoffsAlumni FoundersExternal InnovatorsAgriTechFoodTechEdTechHealthTechGovTechFinTechClimateTechCreativeTech

Cohort 10 Application

Consent & Eligibility

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CDOBites TBI collects personal and startup information for incubation evaluation, cohort management, and program analytics in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173). Your data will only be accessed by authorized CDOBites staff and evaluators. You may request correction or deletion by emailing cdo_bites@ustp.edu.ph.

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What happens next

Your journey from application to Demo Day

1

Submit

2

Screening

3

Interview

4

Selection

5

Onboarding

6

Incubation

7

Demo Day

Have questions?

Reach out to our team — we're happy to help you find the right path.

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