Countdown to the STTP Demo Day: Meet the Finalists and Lightning Talk Teams!

After five intensive months of bootcamps and online training sessions, 100 promising DOST Scholars from Region VI, each having the potential to become future technopreneurs, have reached the final stage of their STTP journey. They now stand ready to showcase the fruits of their dedication and perseverance to the public. From the 15 teams formed during the STTP bootcamps, 9 teams were chosen as Finalists, while the 6 remaining teams were chosen as Lightning Talk Teams, each with their own story of innovation and passion to tell.

On the 24th of November, 2024, at the Iloilo Convention Center, these teams will take the stage to pitch their startup ideas in front of a distinguished panel of judges. The teams in the Finalists category will have the grand opportunity of winning the Grand Prize. The Lightning Talks Teams, while not part of the formal judging process, will be given this opportunity to showcase their ideas and seize the chance to inspire and connect with like-minded individuals and organizations that share their vision and passion.

Get to know the STTP Finalist teams below:

Finalist Teams	Theme
Ecospun	Ecospun is a team aiming to go global in providing high-quality recycled HDPE products by redefining HDPE wastes as innovative tools and solutions rather than merely wastes.
Carbon Clean Tech	A leading start-up company forward to innovating green technology through utilizing bio-based material as the catalyst filter for cleaner air that promotes safety, quality and viability among individuals.
ShellDone Solutions	ShellDone Solutions is a team committed to transforming oyster shell waste into innovative, sustainable products, addressing rising heat indexes while promoting eco-friendly living.
AlonTogether	AlonTogether is a team of scholars across Region 6 in the Philippines aiming to develop and integrate innovative technologies that collect, purify, and repurpose water resources for the region, the country, and the world.
Agrigrow	Agrigrow is a team of young Filipino professionals that are focused on revolutionizing agricultural practices, and aims to promote unity through sustainability.
SULONG	SULONG is a startup committed to improving lives through practical electronic innovations, starting with the agricultural sector — one meaningful innovation at a time.
DaluBasa	A start-up dedicated to reinforcing national literacy by providing developmental reading resources that empower individuals and contribute to the foundation of a progressive and knowledge-driven society.
NutriLink	NutriLink is a Filipino startup transforming allergy management with noninvasive diagnostics, envisioning a world where accessible, personalized healthcare empowers all.
Nexus Healthcare Solutions	Nexus Healthcare Solutions is a startup focused on developing assistive technology accompanied with mobile apps that enhance rehabilitation and personalized healthcare through advanced monitoring solutions.

 

 

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Below are the 6 Lightning Talk Teams who will be presenting during the Demo Day:

Lightning Talk Teams	Theme
TalaData	TalaData, as a startup, believes in a data-driven future built through increasing accessibility, reliability, and useability of credible datasets, which are foundations for informative decisions and innovative solutions in all aspects in the society of the modern world.
DigiKaya	A start-up that aims to empower Filipinos by expanding access to technology, cultivating digital literacy, and innovating inclusive tech solutions.
WeRESKYU	A team that aims to revolutionize disaster preparedness by equipping every Filipino with disaster management technology at the palm of their hands.
Agrisensei	As a startup, Agrisensei is dedicated to empowering farmers with advanced soil analysis technology, enabling sustainable and optimized crop production to meet global food demands while preserving soil health for future generations.
THECONSTRUCT	THECONSTRUCT revolutionizes the built environment, REdefining CYCLEs of waste and sustainability through groundbreaking Waste to Ways innovations, transforming waste into innovative products for a regenerative future.
PawFins	A team with a dream to create a world where no pet goes hungry and no resource goes to waste; to feed and to sustain, to pawfinity and beyond.

 

Who will emerge as the grand winner of this exciting culmination of innovation and passion? We shall find out this coming Sunday, November 24, 2024, to witness the brilliance of these young technopreneurs as they take a bold step toward shaping the future. Stay tuned for an unforgettable day of inspiration, creativity, and collaboration!

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Program Details
Date: November 24, 2024
Venue: Iloilo Convention Center, Megaworld Blvd, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Iloilo
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TIME	ACTIVITY
1:00 – 1:30 PM	Opening Ceremony
1:30 – 2:10 PM	Round 1 of Presentations
2:10 – 2:20 PM	10 minute break
2:20 – 3:00 PM	Round 2 of Presentations
3:00 – 3:10 PM	10 minute break
3:10 – 3:50 PM	Round 3 of Presentations
3:50 – 4:10 PM	Lightning Talk Presentations
4:10 – 4:30 PM	Poster Judge Viewing Session
4:30 – 5:30 PM	Poster Session
5:30 – 6:00 PM	Awarding Ceremony and Closing Remarks

 

For more information regarding past bootcamps, you may view the previous articles below:

• STTP Kickoff – https://global.lne.st/news/ph/2024/08/01/sttp-kickoff/
• STTP Halfway through – https://global.lne.st/news/ph/2024/09/27/sttp-halftime/

For any questions or concerns, please contact the following Leave a Nest Philippines members

• Ronrick Arayata – [email protected]
• Bill Mercado – [email protected]