Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday unveiled the 2025-2030 Regional Action Plan for Startup Development during the opening ceremony for the Western Visayas Innovative Startup Festival and Tech Expo 2025 at the Iloilo Convention Center here.

Developed by the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee of the Western Visayas Regional Development Council, the components of the action plan, included innovation structure development, capability-building and talent development, startup support services and acceleration, policy support, ecosystem governance, and knowledge and technology transfer.

In a press conference, DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Leah Buendia said it i...