14/10/2026
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Twelve (12) student teams from the University of the Cordilleras (UC), Saint Louis University (SLU), University of the Philippines Baguio (UP Baguio), and Benguet State UniversityโBokod Campus (BSU-Bokod) presented their innovative ideas and proposed solutions during the 2026 Cordi-INSPIRE Regional Innovation Challenge Provincial Pitching on October 14, 2026, in Baguio City.
The activity featured three thematic areas: Smart Agriculture; Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation; and Smart Governance. Through their pitches, the participating teams demonstrated their creativity, technical capabilities, and commitment to developing innovative solutions to address pressing community and societal challenges.
The presentations were evaluated by a panel of judges composed of Dr. Sheila Marie B. Singa-Claver, DOST-Baguio-Benguet PSTD; Engr. Hansi G. Dinumla, DOST-CAR iHub Focal; Mr. Reynaldo B. Teofilo, DOST-Baguio-Benguet iHub Focal; Mr. Mike L. Payangdo, PDO II of DICT-CAR; Mr. Jessie Cris M. Lahboy, STID of DTI Baguio-Benguet; and Mr. Leonardo Rey W. Gepila, innovator from Inv8 Baguio.
The Top Three Teams per Thematic Area are:
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1st Place: Highland Innovators โ Saint Louis University
2nd Place: Gagambytes โ University of the Cordilleras
3rd Place: Sey-ang โ Saint Louis University
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1st Place: Sibol Tech โ Saint Louis University
2nd Place: UPSolve โ University of the Philippines Baguio
3rd Place: Leaning, Innovation, and Youth Advancing for Betterment (L.I.Y.A.๐ โ Benguet State UniversityโBokod Campus
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1st Place: Tripl3x โ Saint Louis University
2nd Place: The New Bugs โ University of the Philippines Baguio
3rd Place: Tanaw โ University of the Philippines Baguio
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Also showcasing their ideas and contributing to the challenge were Team Conor and KalsadaAI from Saint Louis University, and Spaghetti Coders from the University of the Philippines Baguio.
Implemented through the DOST-CAR and DOST-Baguio-Benguet Innovation Hubs under the Cordi-INSPIRE Program, the challenge aims to strengthen studentsโ innovation competencies through design thinking, prototyping, business modeling, and innovation pitching. It also provides opportunities for mentorship and technical guidance while identifying promising ideas and prototypes for further development and potential commercialization.
The provincial pitching serves as a platform for nurturing emerging innovators and advancing science, technology, and innovation-driven solutions toward a more sustainable and resilient Cordillera.
The first-place teams in each thematic area will represent Baguio-Benguet in the Regional Pitching Competition during the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Luna, Apayao.
Congratulations to all participating teams, especially the winning innovators, for their dedication to developing solutions that respond to the needs of their communities!
