By CPUGAD TBI

From the nest of ideas to the spotlight of innovation Central Philippine University – CPU CPUGAD TBI startups are proving that incubating success leads to real-world impact.

Innovation and collaboration took center stage at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu during the Visayas TECH PLANTER 2025, hosted by Leave a Nest Philippines. Three startups from CPUGAD TBI: Kuray Innovations, PharmaPack by PackUp, and Dappli, stood out as they shared bold solutions to pressing global challenges.

The event was composed of two major segments: Tech Plan Demo Day and Lightning Pitches, both designed to test not only the ingenuity of the startups but also their ability to respond to real-world questions from scientists, corporate leaders, and government partners.

Kuray Innovations joined the Tech Plan Demo Day, presenting its reef restoration initiative under the Zero-Waste Frontiers category. With a strong case for addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 14: Life Below Water and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, the team earned the Quest Ventures Award, a Special Partner recognition that provides avenues for mentorship, business development, and merchandising support.

Kuray Innovations, a CPUGAD TBI startup, takes the spotlight at Visayas TECH PLANTER 2025 with its award-winning reef restoration initiative as it turns bold ideas into real-world impact.

Meanwhile, PharmaPack by PackUp and Dappli took part in the Lightning Pitches — fast-paced demonstrations where founders showcased their startups to the audiences from different fields. PharmaPack presented its accessible pharmaceutical packaging for the elderly and visually impaired, advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Dappli, on the other hand, introduced its smart meal-planning app aimed at reducing food waste while offering healthier and more diverse diets, supporting SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

In addition to these segments, the startups also took part in an exhibit where they presented their innovations and directly engaged with audiences, answering questions and sharing insights about their journeys and solutions.

Far from being just a competition, Visayas TECH PLANTER 2025 served as a platform for connection and collaboration. Through dialogue and feedback, the participating startups gained valuable insights to refine their innovations and expand their impact.

CPUGAD TBI extends its heartfelt gratitude to Leave a Nest Philippines and its global and local partners for providing this invaluable platform and opportunity, as well as to the CPU community for their unwavering support. The teams were accompanied by Engr. Gelvie Lagos, CPUGAD TBI Project Leader; Mr. Mark Gil Peraman, CPUGAD TBI General Manager; and Ms. Alexa Chloe Cray Pizon, PackUp COO and College of Engineering Faculty, whose guidance and leadership further strengthened CPU’s presence in this milestone event.

The achievements of CPUGAD TBI’s startups stand as a testament to the thriving innovation culture in the Visayas, nurtured through an ecosystem committed to nesting ideas and incubating success. As Kuray Innovations, PharmaPack, and Dappli move forward, they not only carry the pride of CPU but also embody the promise of a more sustainable and inclusive future.

At CPUGAD TBI, a startup is more than just a business idea: it is an innovation nurtured through mentorship, access to networks, and opportunities to pitch and grow on both local and global stages. Guided by its mission of nesting ideas and incubating success, CPUGAD TBI helps aspiring founders transform sparks of inspiration into impactful solutions.

If you have a bold idea waiting to take flight, CPUGAD TBI invites you to join our community — where your vision can be nurtured, your skills sharpened, and your innovation readied to make a difference.

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