KickSTART 2026
"Empowering Scholars, Building Innovation, and Leading Change"
Regional Events
Date & Time
February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Batangas State University - The National Engineering University - Alangilan Campus
Participants
Date & Time
March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
University of Southern Philippines Foundation
Participants
Date & Time
March 14, 2026 (Saturday)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
University of Mindanao - Main Campus
Participants
About KickSTART 2026
KickSTART is the official General Assembly of START-DOST, uniting scholars and officers from across the Philippines in a nationwide convergence of innovation, collaboration, and leadership. The program begins with an Online National Launch, followed by regional face-to-face assemblies in Batangas (Luzon), Cebu (Visayas), and Davao (Mindanao) to ensure inclusivity for scholars from all islands.