DOST Scholars from USM Present Startup Ideas at NSTW 2025 Three innovators from the University of Southern Mindanao (USM)—two students and an alumnus—took the national stage as they presented their winning startup concepts during the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) 2025 held in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholars Nystee Margotte Diaz, Rose Octaviano, and alumnus Rico John Gorieza showcased their projects before national audiences, joining exhibitors and presenters from various institutions across the country. The group featured their work in two major NSTW events: the Human Well-Being Exhibit at the Centennial Arena and the Technology Fora Parallel Sessions at Northwestern University. All three presenters are products of the regional Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP) of the DOST-Science Education Institute (SEI). Their startup teams—PhotoSynth and BayawTech Agri Solutions—earned top finishes in the regional STTP competition, securing champion and second runner-up awards, respectively. The National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) is the DOST’s annual flagship event that showcases the country’s latest innovations, research breakthroughs, and community-impact technologies. Held in partnership with local institutions, NSTW 2025 brought together scientists, scholars, innovators, and the public to celebrate science-driven solutions addressing national and global challenges.

Goal 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

November 22, 2025

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at November 22, 2025

DOST Scholars from USM Present Startup Ideas at NSTW 2025

Three innovators from the University of Southern Mindanao (USM)—two students and an alumnus—took the national stage as they presented their winning startup concepts during the National […]

November 21, 2025

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at November 21, 2025

USM Takes Home Top Regional R&D Awards, Qualifies for National Level

Multiple entries from the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) earned top awards during the SOCCSKSARGEN Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SOXAARRDEC) 32nd […]

November 18, 2025

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at November 18, 2025

BIMP-EAGA Strengthens BEMCA; USM Information Officers Attend Forum

To strengthen the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Media and Communicators Association (BEMCA), the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), together with BIMP-EAGA, conducted a forum […]

November 11, 2025

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at November 11, 2025

USM Champions Innovation at 1st National Impact Conference

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) through its President Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel alongside USMart Technology Business Incubator (USMart TBI) project leader and staff headed by Dr. Jalaloden […]

November 11, 2025

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at November 11, 2025

USM Professor Wins Best Research Paper at 5th OPAPRU Peace Research Conference

University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Professor Dr. Rowell P. Nitafan, together with co-authors John Ryan F. Fernandez and Karshyll Zyeaih E. Bilbao, won the Best Research […]

November 7, 2025

Published by Carl Waron Baldesimo at November 7, 2025

USM Benchmarks at TUP, MC-HSSIC for Innovation

In pursuit of making USM as an innovation and entrepreneurial University, the University of Southern Mindanao led by President Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel conducted a benchmarking […]

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