By CPUGAD TBI
DOSTĢƵCPU CPUGAD TBI was recognized as the Outstanding TBI for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology during the Western Visayas Innovation Awards 2025 held at Festive Walk Mall Iloilo on September 20, 2025.
In just over a year since its establishment, the DOSTĢƵCPU CPUGAD Technology Business Incubator (CPUGAD TBI) has earned its place as a leading force in innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, receiving the award for Outstanding TBI for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (IEET) at the Western Visayas Innovative Startup Fest 2025 Innovation Awards at Festive Walk Mall Iloilo last September 20, 2025.
From Nesting Ideas to Nurturing Startups
Launched on July 15, 2024, CPUGAD TBI has rapidly grown into a hub for startup incubation, research commercialization, and collaborative ecosystem-building. Its flagship programsĢƵincluding the N³ Incubation Program, Central Launch, IdeaHatch, Crack IT, Fin-X, Nest Circle, and BIRDĢƵs i-VIEWĢƵhave guided founders from ideation to market readiness.
Within a year, the incubator has:
- Empowered 81 student founders
- Incubated 19 student-led startups
- Assisted 7 innovation-driven enterprises
- Supported R&D spin-offs and alumni startups
These milestones reflect CPUGAD TBIĢƵs commitment to transforming ideas into viable ventures while cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit within the CPU community and beyond.
Catalyst for Regional Innovation
Beyond supporting startups, CPUGAD TBI has actively built regional and national linkages, benchmarking with other TBIs, mentoring emerging incubators, and embedding sustainability and inclusivity into its programs. Its facilities and services have become vital resources for innovation and commercialization in Western Visayas.
By integrating research, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration, CPUGAD TBI is redefining the role of a university-based incubatorĢƵnot only as a training ground for student founders but as a catalyst for a vibrant and resilient startup ecosystem.
A Testament to Visionary Leadership and Collaboration
The recognition as Outstanding TBI for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology underscores CPUGAD TBIĢƵs impact on students, faculty, startups, and the wider community. Guided by visionary leadership and powered by collaboration, it continues to ĢƵnest ideas, incubate success, and help ventures soar high.ĢƵ
ĢƵThis milestone is proof that when academia, government, and industry come together, innovation flourishes,ĢƵ said CPUGAD TBI General Manager Mark Gil D. Peraman. ĢƵWe dedicate this award to our student founders, partners, and mentors who share in our mission of building a sustainable and inclusive future through entrepreneurship.ĢƵ