WingArc1st and QBO Innovation Hub Join Forces to Empower Filipino Startups

TOKYO & PHILIPPINES, September 1st, 2023-- WingArc1st Inc, Japan's leading data empowerment company, through its subsidiary in Singapore (WingArc Singapore), and QBO Innovation Hub, the Philippines' premier startup support organization, have announced a strategic community partnership aimed at bolstering the growth of Filipino startups. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing data empowerment, innovation and entrepreneurship in the Southeast Asia region.

The partnership brings together QBO's extensive network, experience, and resources in supporting startups with WingArc1st's technological expertise and innovation ecosystem. This synergy is set to develop a strong startup support network for technology startups and corporate innovation projects across Southeast Asia.

WingArc1st's deep-rooted understanding of data utilization technology will complement QBO's efforts to empower startups across various sectors. By leveraging WingArc1st's regional network and marketing leading data empowerment solutions, startups within QBO's ecosystem will have the opportunity to enable Philippine startups to develop enhanced technological products and access to target markets across Southeast Asia and Japan.

By having the strategic community partnership with the leading Philippines startup support organization, WingArc Data Empowerment Accelerator is able to access the vibrant Southeast Asia market and bridge the dynamic Philippine economy with Japanese DX solutions, MotionBoard and Dr.Sum.

"We are thrilled to partner with WingArc in our ongoing mission to fuel the growth of Filipino startups," said Alwyn Rosel, Program Head for Startup Development of QBO Innovation Hub. "This collaboration not only amplifies our commitment but also underscores the importance of bridging technological solutions with entrepreneurial aspirations."

"As advocates of innovation, we see immense potential in the Filipino startup landscape," stated Shuhei Yamamoto, Head of WingArc Accelerator. "Through this partnership with QBO Innovation Hub, we aspire to create an environment where startups can thrive by harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology."

This partnership aligns with both organizations' dedication to nurturing a thriving startup ecosystem that contributes significantly to the Philippine economy. Together, QBO Innovation Hub and WingArc1st Inc. aim to cultivate a culture of innovation, resilience, and growth among Filipino startups.



WingArc1st Inc.
WingArc1st Inc. develops solutions that leads the Japanese market in the data-empowerment fields of form solutions and business intelligence. We have positioned the expansion of our overseas business as one of our growth strategies and have strengthened our business in the ASEAN region by opening a subsidiary in Shanghai, China in 2009, a subsidiary in Singapore in 2014, and a subsidiary in Melbourne, Australia in 2017.
For more information, visit https://www.wingarc.com/en/index.html.

QBO Innovation Hub
QBO ('ku-bo'), the programmatic arm of IdeaSpace Foundation, is a public-private initiative focused on helping startups to succeed, developing the PH startup ecosystem, and forwarding tech and innovation. It operates incubation and acceleration initiatives for startups across multiple stages and industries and conducts an array of capacity-building programs to improve access to markets, knowledge, capital, and talent.

Created in 2016 through a partnership with IdeaSpace, J.P. Morgan, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), QBO has been an active player in creating a competitive ecosystem in the Philippines, fuelled by its vision of Filipino startups changing the world.

For more information on QBO, visit their website at qbo.com.ph.