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Kapital TARAKI

Empowering Innovation in the Cordillera Region

What is Kapital?

Kapital is an innovative startup ecosystem platform designed to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and job seekers in the Cordillera region. Our platform serves as a bridge between ambitious startups and potential investors, while also creating opportunities for talented individuals seeking employment in the startup sector.

Startup Showcase

Platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative startups and connect with potential investors.

Investment Matching

Connecting startups with investors interested in supporting regional innovation and growth.

Job Opportunities

Creating employment opportunities within the startup ecosystem for local talent.

Verification System

Robust verification process ensuring trust and credibility within the platform.

Meet Our Team

Jester A. Perez

Jester A. Perez

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Meet Our TARAKIs

Dr. Thelma D. Palaoag

Dr. Thelma D. Palaoag

Project Leader
20 years of experience in technology and innovation. Her visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping TARAKI's strategic direction.
Jezelle Q. Oliva

Jezelle Q. Oliva

Startup Community Enabler
An educator, empowering TARAKI startups, and fosters community growth through spearheading innovative initiatives.
Pia Bernardine T. Capuyan

Pia Bernardine T. Capuyan

Project Assistant of TARAKI
An experienced writer with a background in architecture, combining creativity with technical insight. She helps drive fresh ideas and solutions within TARAKI.

About

TARAKI

Across the Philippines, there are 19 total consortia (as of 2024) funded by DOST-PCIEERD (Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development) under the HeIRIT-ReSEED (Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneurship-Regional Startup Enablers for Ecosystem Development) Program.

TARAKI-CAR (Technological Consortium for Awareness, Readiness, and Advancement of Knowledge in Innovation-Cordillera Administrative Region) is the startup consortium in the Cordillera Region which started on January 3, 2022. This is being led by the University of the Cordilleras with the regional DOST (Department of Science and Technology), DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology), DTI (Department of Trade and Industry), and TESDA-CSITE offices; including Technology Business Incubators such as UPB SILBI TBI and UC InTTO.

The consortium spearheads the development and formalization of the startup ecosystem, acting as a bridge to connect stakeholders. It engages partners and innovators across the Cordillera region to nurture and support startups, making them attractive to investors and government funding opportunities.

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Contact Us

startup.kapital@gmail.com