FyrLab Accelerator, in collaboration with the Antique PSTOs, successfully conducted a FyrSide Chat on “How to Build and Grow a Startup Ecosystem” at the University of Antique’s DOST Antique iHub on March 25, 2025.

Moderated by Mr. Daryl Lasafin, Project Manager of FyrLab’s acceleration program, the discussion featured distinguished panelists:

Ms. Danica Marie Aposaga – Project Leader of WamPow (Watermelon Powders), an innovative startup utilizing rejected watermelons to produce food additives and preservatives.

Mr. Michael Labos – Marketing specialist, startup enthusiast, and co-founder of Mulave Studios, a creative studio specializing in marketing, design, and multimedia production.

Mr. Renan Herrera – Executive Director of Innovate Iloilo, a public-private initiative advancing innovation and positioning Iloilo as a premier innovation hub by 2030.