FyrFest Iloilo 2025
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 […]
Rezbin: Iloilo’s Eco Startup Wins National Filipinnovator Award
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Iloilo-based startup Rezbin is making waves in sustainability after winning at the Presidential Filipinnovation Awards 2025. Founded by siblings Mari and Mica Martirez, Rezbin was recognized as one of this year’s Filipinnovator Awardees of the Year. The startup joined four other winners across the country — Pili Seal, Palatak Palay Seeder, […]
First-ever Crash & Burn Session by Fyrlab
Turning Failure into Fuel: Innovate Iloilo Joins FyrLab for the First Crash & Burn Sessions In the startup ecosystem, headlines are often dominated by funding rounds, grand launches, and unicorn status. But behind every success story lies a series of pivots, setbacks, and sometimes, complete standstills. Recognizing that these moments are where true learning happens, […]
“Cashflow 101” Kapehan Ta! Session
Mastering Business Finances: Highlights from the “Cashflow 101” Kapehan Ta! Session In the dynamic world of startups, a great idea creates the spark, but solid financial management is what keeps the fire burning. On September 30, 2025, the startup community in Iloilo gathered at the ISAT U HRT Center for another insightful edition of the […]
Online Slingshot Region 6 2025: Digital Creatives Take the Global Stage
On September 18, 2025, the District 21 Hotel in Iloilo City buzzed with energy as the Online Slingshot Region 6 (OSR6): Western Visayas Digital Creatives Conference brought together artists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders to spotlight how creativity is shaping the region’s place in the global digital content industry. Now in its sixth year, OSR6 has […]
Western Visayas Startup Fest 2025 Opens with a Powerful Press Conference 🚀✨
The Western Visayas Innovative Startup Fest 2025 sparked excitement right from the start with a dynamic press conference on September 16 at the Iloilo Convention Center. Far from being a simple opening, the presscon became a stage where innovation leaders and changemakers shared bold visions for the region’s startup future. Carrying the theme “Shaping a […]
2025 Visayas Startup Award Winners
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 […]
CPUGAD TBI Recognized for Innovation at Pagdayaw 2025!
At this year’s Pagdayaw 2025 Quality Awards, CPUGAD TBI proudly received the Special Citation for Innovation and Technopreneurship Advancement — a recognition of its outstanding work in research translation, startup incubation, and innovation-driven education at Central Philippine University. This honor highlights the impact of its flagship program, BIRDS i-VIEW, and its initiatives like CRACK IT, […]
FyrSide Chats Sheds Light on Alternative Support for Startups
The recent FyrSide Chats session, held at the University of Antique iHub, featured a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the theme “Challenges and Opportunities for Innovative Solutions.” The conversation centered on exploring startup support mechanisms beyond traditional grants and government funding. Moderated by Ms. Thea Faye Ynion of DOST PSTO Antique, the session brought together […]
Countdown Begins: Western Visayas Startup Fest 2025 Takes Shape 🚀
Startup season is officially heating up in Western Visayas as key leaders and ecosystem partners gathered at the ISAT U SSB Hall for a high-energy coordination meeting organized by the UMWAD Western Visayas Consortium. With #WVStartupFest2025 fast approaching, discussions centered on finalizing schedules, program highlights, and collaborative initiatives to ensure this year’s festival becomes a […]
