Computer Applications students showcase innovation at 5th Technopreneurship Pitch Competition

Dec 16 2025

Hosted by the Department of Computer Applications (DCA) of the College of Computer Studies (CCS), the 5th Technopreneurship Pitch Competition was held, providing an opportunity for CA students to pitch and showcase their socially relevant solutions and innovations during the prefinals held on November 12-14, 2025, and the finals on December 6, 2025.

To prepare students to be ready for the industry, this competition has been conducted since 2021 to bridge the gap between the skills needed in the industry and what is being taught in the academe. This year, the competition was held under the course leadership of Assistant Professor Stefany Mae Caparida

This year, four critical global priorities served as themes that were explored by the students: deforestation of biodiversity, healthcare and medical services, renewable energy, agriculture, and agribusiness.

During the pre-finals, the panel of judges was composed of international and national experts coming from Switzerland, Malaysia, the United States, Germany, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In the final round, the judging panel consisted of eight distinguished 51吃瓜网-IIT experts and alumni.

The Overall Champion was awarded to Team WAGON, composed of Febby Ann C. Burlado, Marjorie Jane D. Maniwang, Eilex Jan Puno, Arabella Marie B. Dotaro, Yke Tenecio, Kent John H. Adlaon, Samsidah Tugaya, Kizah V. Bayking, Jane G. Getungo, and Fer Pochollo C. Almoradie.

The Overall 1st Runner-up was given to Team CliniqueLine with the following members: John Heri Contrivida, Fatima Tahira Asaali, Chine Hazel Hudaya, Sofiah Mariell Silao, Khean Reambonanza, Rica Karen Polinar, Laurence Jay Rico, Shalom Joshua Esclares, Ayunan II Aguam, and Jhon Michael Hipolan. The team also received the 2025 Best Poster and Best Brochure as special awards.

Team AGRIDRY secured the Overall 2nd Runner-up distinction, led by members Mark Anthony Ramos, Andrie Ursais, Mara Dadula, Hazel Faith Abarquez, Andrea Faith Baclay, Danissa Mae Colanze, Jrel Ajina Valle, Stephen Bryan Tajoda, and Gesh Gliffe Ybarbia. Meanwhile, Team MEDCONNECT emerged as the Overall 3rd Runner-up, represented by Kayron Ross Rivera, Jess Michael Padogdog, Franz Xavier Aclao, Ralph Heaven Cabol, Floyd Joshua Luna, Reynold John Pete Palahang, Johnmar Andaloc, Joseph Ray Maghinay, Dave Cortes, and Art Sumondong.

Under the Additional Special Awards, Team Solaris was named 1st Runner-up for Poster, with members Aiyeen Cuervo, Sheila Cañoneo, Ral Lluisma, Dhon Mancia, Nicole Carmona, MJ Escolano, Sheena Mayormita, Mel Hortilano, Farhan Ambor, Aira Dela Peña, and Vincent Manaytay. Meanwhile, Team Aquion earned the 1st Runner-up for Brochure award, represented by Martin Canoy, Adeline Bendula, Mirielle Joy Dayandayan, Jepherson Manila, Noslen Slash Llanes, Jean Dale Mahilum, James Batucan, Arlyn Penoy, Phyq Obediencia, and Christine Ann Catian.

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