Located at the heart of Western Mindanao’s innovation scene, the ACEND unites three pillars of growth:
1. AZUL Hub: Incubating the next generation of startups.
2. Fabrication Laboratory: Turning blueprints into reality.
3. Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO): Protecting and propelling intellectual property.
These three pillars synergize to foster a dynamic ecosystem driving innovation and entrepreneurship forward.
From the halls of AdZU to the far reaches of the Peninsula and BARMM, we provide the tools, the mentorship, and the ecosystem for entrepreneurs to thrive. Ideas flourish here. Businesses succeed here. Society changes here.
To lead a dynamic ecosystem of creative collaboration where Mindanao’s talent fuels impactful innovation and global-ready entrepreneurship.
ACEND empowers the Ateneo de Zamboanga community and beyond by bridging the gap between classroom curiosity and industry reality. Through creative collaboration and strategic support, we turn Mindanao’s brightest ideas into scalable solutions that drive regional prosperity.
The Ateneo de Zamboanga University Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) was established in 2024 as the University’s official arm for intellectual property management. Forming part of a nationwide network created by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), the AdZU ITSO is mandated to safeguard the University’s intellectual property assets, support their protection and commercialization, and promote IP awareness within the academic community.
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