DOST STTP Region XI Demo Day – Meet the Next Generation Startups and its Support Ecosystem
Davao City, Philippines – September 22, 2025 — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Science Education Institute, with their training provider as Leave a Nest Philippines, inc. proudly announces the much-awaited Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP) Region XI Demo Day, to be held at The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases, Davao City.
The STTP is designed to empower DOST scholars with entrepreneurial mindsets and innovation-driven problem-solving skills. Through training, mentorship, and intensive workshops, scholars transform their research and ideas into viable technopreneurship ventures. The Region XI Demo Day will showcase these innovations before esteemed judges, industry leaders, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
Program Flow
The Demo Day will feature a full-day program combining pitching sessions, poster exhibitions, and networking opportunities:
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Teams Profile and Rounds
After months of intensive training, mentorship, and collaboration, the DOST Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP) Region XI teams are ready to showcase their hard work, innovative ideas, and passion for solving real-world problems. These young innovators have transformed their research into sustainable solutions with the potential to create impact in communities and industries alike.
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Judge Profile
Standing alongside them are the judges composed of esteemed leaders from government, industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem from the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. With their expertise and open support, they play a vital role in guiding and nurturing the next generation of Filipino technopreneurs.
Head Judge
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Local Judges
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Global Judges
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Poster Judge
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Looking Ahead
The Region XI Demo Day will not only highlight the ingenuity of Filipino scholars but also strengthen collaboration among academia, industry, and government from Local and Beyond. By bringing together passionate innovators and experienced mentors, the program reaffirms the role of technopreneurship in driving inclusive and sustainable development for the Davao Region and beyond.
Stay tuned for event updates, award results, and highlights as DOST-STTP Region XI unfolds a new chapter in empowering scholars to ideate, innovate, and incubate.