UMWAD Western Visayas Congratulates the 2025 Visayas Startup Awards Winners
UMWAD Western Visayas proudly extends its warmest congratulations to the 2025 Visayas Startup Awards Winners, organized by the Wadhwani Foundation. 🎉
This year’s awards highlight the exceptional talent, creativity, and resilience of entrepreneurs, institutions, and mentors across the Visayas region whose efforts are shaping the future of the Philippine startup ecosystem.
Honoring the 2025 Winners
✨ Vibrant Startup Ecosystem: UMWAD Western Visayas
✨ Outstanding Higher Education Institution (HEI): Central Philippines University (CPU)
✨ Mentor of the Year: Milyn C. Leghid
🏆 Startup Category Winners
- PACKUP – Tourism & Creative Category; Overall 2nd Runner-up
- Articulit – Educational Technology
- Centeno – Startup Finalist
Celebrating Innovation and Impact
The Visayas Startup Awards shine a spotlight on individuals and organizations that continue to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and create meaningful change in their communities. From impactful tech-driven startups to inspiring mentors and supportive institutions, these winners embody the spirit of resilience and creativity.
A Message of Support
“Your hard work and ideas are shaping the future of the startup ecosystem in Western Visayas. Let’s keep creating, innovating, and uplifting communities together,” UMWAD Western Visayas emphasized in its congratulatory message.
Looking Ahead
The recognition of Visayan entrepreneurs and ecosystem enablers through these awards reflects the region’s immense potential to be a hub for innovation and sustainable development. With continued support from ecosystem players, government, and private partners, the Visayan startup community is poised to achieve even greater milestones in the years to come.
UMWAD Western Visayas looks forward to seeing more groundbreaking ideas and success stories emerge from the region.
📸 Photo Credits: UMWAD Western Visayas
