Built for early-stage, growth-driven startups in Western Visayas
We interface founders with mentors comprising professionals and entrepreneurs, and with potential funders and business partners.
A startup enabler that complements local incubation initiatives and contributes to private sector efforts in building the regional startup ecosystem.

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Acceleration program for startups in Western Visayas
Frylab is a startup acceleration program by Youth First Initiative Philippines Inc. and funded by the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI)
- Cohort-based initiative education
- Mentoring by experts
- Networking and business-matching

By the end of their term in cohort, our founders can:
Let go of the fear of scaling up/expansion with professional and experience-driven knowledge and guided learning from the mentors
Get confident in managing their startup using practical concepts that they can directly apply to their business right after the cohort.
Defeat self-doubt and push the envelope in seeking funding and growth opportunities for their startup.
Feel a sense of belongingness with a community of founders and enablers who understand their challenges and celebrate their victories.

Mentors
Our best mission-driven mentors

Artie Lopez
Pitching

Chito Bustamante
Customer Development

Atty. Doni Almio
Compliance with Laws

John Dueñas
Product-Market Fit

Ken Lerona
Marketing

Atty. Kristine Alcantara
Legal Business Structure

Martin Gomez
Ethical Data Management
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