#Velocity program

917Ventures, a corporate incubator in the Philippines under Ayala Corporation, launches a regional venture incubation program for innovators in e-commerce, fintech, health tech, and adtech sectors based in Southeast Asia. Dubbed as Velocity, the 3-month program gives an initial grant to Southeast Asia talents up to USD 50,000 (or around PHP 2.4 million). The exclusive program will select up to 10 finalists that will undergo the program. The Velocity program participants may utilize Globe’s resources, including legal, finance, marketing, and human resources. They will also receive temporary employment from the first day of training, close mentorship, networking opportunities for business optimization, and upskilling programs for personal development. Apart from Ayala Corporation, the Velocity program is also backed by Globe. For more details about the application, visit the Velocity program website. ASUS' PC gaming arm ROG has launched a new Specialist Program that aims to take on aspiring tech enthusiasts to be immersed in the world of the company's gaming PCs, laptops and peripherals. Read more in our articles including "917Ventures launches venture incubation program in SEA" and "ROG opens immersive Specialist Program for Tech enthusiasts".