National finalists for inaugural Presidential Filipinnovation Awards named

The National Innovation Council (NIC) on Monday announced the 15 national finalists for the Presidential Filipinnovation Awards 2025, five of whom will be named Filipinnovator Awardees of the Year on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

According to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev), the 12 finalists of their respective sub-national rounds and the three wildcard entrees selected for their breakthrough potential are as follows, as selected from 181 entries nationwide:

National Capital Region

• AGAPAI Technologies Corp. (Developmental Milestone Monitoring Redefined through AI)
• Ediphi Training Programs, Inc. (AI & VR Immersive Workforce Training Platform)
• SeeYouDoc Corp. (Making Healthcare Accessible Anywhere)

 
Luzon

• Farmwell Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing (Palatak Palay Seeder: Innovation System Support Enhanced Fabrication and Commercialization)
• Pili AdheSeal Inc. (Pili Seal: Sustainable Adhesive + Sealant from Pili Tree Resin Wasted)
• LITHOS Manufacturing, OPC (Rainfold: Foldable Tank with 3-stage Zeramic Filter for Rainwater Harvesting)

 
Visayas

• CodeChum Software Solutions Inc. (GradeChum: Automatically Check Handwritten Activities)
• RezBin Waste Technology Inc. (Juan Bins, Juan Wins: Smart Recycling for Smarter Communities)
• FILARB Waste Management Services (OBTD (Oil-based Thermal Disinfection) Technology for Hospital Waster)

 
Mindanao

• Hamilton Agri Supply (Bambujett Bamboo Treatment System)
• SCI-APP Fabricated Metals Manufacturing (Enhancing Competency in Mathematics and Science for Young Filipino Learners through the Invention of a 3D Vector Apparatus)
• Studentship Educational Innovations Philippines, OPC (Studentship.ph: Empowering Filipino Learners through Technology-Enabled Education)

 
Wildcard Finalists

• JereMAKE (Make-roscope: Your First Keychain Microscope)
• MP-Audio and IT Solutions (Biodiversity Utilization and Geospatial Strategies Artificial Intelligence (BUGSAi))
• Tuburan Coffee Technical and Marketing Corporation (TCTM) (Tuburan Coffee – Plant to Cup (Convergence Approach))

They will undergo a two-day mentoring and coaching workshop starting Monday, November 3, that focuses on business modeling, innovation, validation, and presentation skills.

They will then present their innovation before the national board of judges of experts from various fields on Wednesday, November 5. They will be evaluated based on sustainability and scalability, marketability, potential impact and relevance, and overall innovativeness.

Five of the finalists will be awarded on Thursday, with each set to receive a cash grant and a P3.5-million post-competition support package, including mentoring and coaching, as well as participation in international events, and opportunities to connect with potential investors. 

Images from the National Innovation Council

“This initiative underscores our dedication to supporting Filipino innovators who are developing impactful solutions to the country’s most pressing challenges,” Arsenio Balisacan, secretary of the DepDev which in turn serves as the NIC secretariat, said during the opening ceremony on Monday.

“We envision the Presidential Filipinnovation Awards to be the highest and most prestigious recognition for innovation in the Philippines, bringing together the public and private sectors, academe, and communities to celebrate Filipino ingenuity,” he added.

According to Balisacan, the year’s competition focuses on learning and education, food and agribusiness, and health and well-being.

“The Presidential Filipinnovation Awards is one of the government’s flagship programs for building a dynamic innovation ecosystem that fosters collaboration, creativity, and the growth of homegrown technologies,” he said.

“It embodies our shared vision of harnessing Filipino innovation as a catalyst for productivity, competitiveness, and sustainable development,” he added. — BM, GMA Integrated News