Innovate Iloilo actively participated in FyrFest Iloilo 2025, the culminating event of the FyrLab Accelerator, held on December 10, 2025, at The Venue Function Rooms in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The event gathered around 100 participants, including startup founders, ecosystem enablers, students, mentors, industry leaders, national government agencies, LGUs, TBIs, and private sector partners—bringing together key stakeholders shaping the future of innovation in Western Visayas.
Designed as a celebration of progress and shared achievements, FyrFest Iloilo 2025 showcased the collective growth of the regional startup ecosystem over the past year. The program featured a keynote address, plenary sessions led by seasoned founders, engaging Fyrside Chats with industry leaders, open forums, and the much-anticipated presentation of the FyrLab Accelerator Cohort 3 startups. Innovate Iloilo actively engaged in these sessions, contributing to meaningful discussions that emphasized collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable ecosystem development.
Aligned with the event’s theme, “Connect & Collab: Fueling Shared Innovation Milestones in Western Visayas,” Innovate Iloilo reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships across sectors. The agreement signing with private sector partners underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration in sustaining innovation-driven growth and expanding opportunities for startups and innovation-led enterprises in the region.
The event concluded with CampFyr, a dedicated networking session that allowed Innovate Iloilo to deepen relationships with startup founders, mentors, ecosystem builders, and institutional partners. These interactions opened pathways for future collaborations, joint initiatives, and continued knowledge exchange that will further support the region’s entrepreneurial community.
Overall, participation in FyrFest Iloilo 2025 strengthened Innovate Iloilo’s role as a key ecosystem enabler, reinforced its partnerships, and contributed to productive conversations that move the region forward. The event marked another important milestone in advancing Iloilo and Western Visayas as a growing hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration.
