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Future-Forward: UC Teams Shine as Finalists in DisruptorX Pitching Competition 2025

by:  Justine Mae Berceles Carino

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The DisruptorX Pitching Competition 2025, one of the country’s leading platforms for young innovators, has officially announced its Top 10 finalists in both the Basic Education and College categories. With an impressive 242 applications from over 20 schools across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, this year’s competition highlights the growing enthusiasm for innovation among Filipino students.

After a rigorous selection process, the finalists will now prepare for the highly anticipated Demo Day, scheduled to take place on June 30, 2025, at the Chali Beach Resort in Cagayan de Oro City. As these young innovators gear up to present their groundbreaking ideas, their journey reflects the spirit of creativity, commitment, and problem-solving, all aimed at addressing real-world challenges.

A Showcase of Promising Innovations

The Basic Education category finalists feature students tackling challenges in environmental sustainability, technology, and education. Meanwhile, finalists in the College category bring forward advanced technological solutions, social entrepreneurship concepts, and engineering breakthroughs that could redefine industries.

Here are the official Top 10 Finalists for each category:

Basic Education Category Finalists

  • Next Gen Pioneers – Capitol University Basic Education Department (Region X – Northern Mindanao)
  • HexaFlow – University of Perpetual Help System – Dalta, Calamba Campus (Region IV-A – CALABARZON)
  • B.O.S BLOCKS – University of the Cordilleras (CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region)
  • Chamber – Lopez National Comprehensive High School (Region IV-A – CALABARZON)
  • Team Echoes – Merry Child School (Region X – Northern Mindanao)
  • Lumibrella – Ateneo de Naga University Senior High School (Region V – Bicol Region)
  • ROSEBOT – Rosemont Hills Montessori College (Region VII – Central Visayas)
  • EnviroBox – Merry Child School (Region X – Northern Mindanao)
  • LeafLeave – University of Perpetual Help System – Dalta, Calamba Campus (Region IV-A – CALABARZON)
  • Hapilios – Ateneo de Naga University Senior High School (Region V – Bicol Region)

College Category Finalists

  • Spinel – YanoAl – University of St. La Salle Bacolod (Region VI – Western Visayas)
  • ISCOE – University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (Region X – Northern Mindanao)
  • Upcycled – Davao Central College (Region XI – Davao Region)
  • Kuray Innovations – Central Philippine University (Region VI – Western Visayas)
  • Turomi – University of the Cordilleras (CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region)
  • TechRoots Solutions – University of St. La Salle Bacolod (Region VI – Western Visayas)
  • AIDA – University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (Region X – Northern Mindanao)
  • Clinivue – Mapúa University – Makati (NCR – National Capital Region)
  • Augustinian AquaHarvest Innovators – Colegio San Agustin – Biñan (Region IV-A – CALABARZON)
  • The AERO-Force – University of the Cordilleras (CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region)

Innovation at the Forefront

The DisruptorX Pitching Competition serves as a crucial launchpad for student inventors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, helping them connect with mentors, industry leaders, and fellow visionaries. Participants not only develop their ideas but also gain invaluable exposure and support, fostering a culture of innovation-driven solutions among Filipino youth.

With Demo Day fast approaching, these finalists are set to pitch their ideas before a panel of judges, showcasing their hard work and dedication to solving pressing issues. The competition promises to be a thrilling showdown of creativity and ingenuity, paving the way for a brighter, smarter future led by the next generation of disruptors.

The nation watches in anticipation as these young minds step into the spotlight, proving that the future of Filipino innovation is stronger than ever.

/jpi

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