We are the premier Technology Business Incubator
& Fabrication Laboratory of DLSU Science Foundation
housed in the DLSU Manila and Laguna Campuses
Animo Labs was established through the 2016 DOST TBI Grant from PCIEERD, a government agency under DOST that funds tech-based startups and R&D. It became DLSU’s technology business incubator, supporting innovators through mentorship, funding, and industry networks. Now, Animo Labs has merged with the DLSU Science Foundation (DLSU-SF), the university’s arm for advancing research, innovation, and enterprise. This merger strengthens its role in bridging academia and industry, driving startup growth from idea to commercialization.
Mission
Empowering innovation and technopreneurship, we bridge groundbreaking research, inventions, and sustainable solutions with real-world opportunities. As a premier university-based technology business incubator and fabrication laboratory, we champion technology, sustainability, and innovation to shape a better society and drive national progress.
Vision
To be a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship by nurturing startups and spin-offs, empowering founders through coaching, mentorship training, and collaborative programs- driving sustainable impact within the university, industries, and society.
The ANIMO Framework
We’re shaping the community by fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. Our mission is to support committed founders with the resources they need to succeed—from personalized guidance and a dedicated incubation program to strategic connections with partners and investors. As they grow, we help them reach critical milestones and scale their ventures with confidence.
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About SFI
D​e La Salle University Science Foundation Inc. (DLSU-SFI) is the resource development arm of DLSU and De La Salle Philippines, dedicated to advancing education, research, and innovation. Established in 1968, it mobilizes support from alumni, industry, and partners to provide scholarships, fund faculty research, and champion initiatives that uplift communities and contribute to national development, guided by the Lasallian mission of faith, service, and communion.
Tecnology Business Incubator Facility
Animo Labs’ Technology Business Incubator (TBI) facility is a dedicated space designed to support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs in developing and scaling their business ventures. It provides access to mentoring, business development services, networking opportunities, and collaborative workspaces. The TBI aims to foster innovation-driven enterprises by bridging research, industry, and investment, while nurturing an ecosystem that encourages technology commercialization and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Ground Floor, Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall
De La Salle University- Manila
Taft Ave, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Fabrication Laboratory
The Animo Labs Fablab facility is a digital fabrication and prototyping space equipped with advanced tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics workstations. It serves as an open, creative environment where students, researchers, startups, and the community can design, experiment, and build prototypes. The Fablab promotes hands-on learning, rapid prototyping, and innovation by providing resources and technical support for turning ideas into tangible products and solutions.
Room 101, Richard Lee Building
De La Salle University- Manila, Laguna Campus
LTI Spine Road, Laguna Blvd, Biñan, Laguna
Our Team
Atty. Mike David
Executive Director
Carla Ocbeña
Operations Supervisor
Dave Del Rosario
Program Manager
DJ Jucutan
FabLab Coordinator