23/05/2026
𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒈 2026: Startup Showcase and Pitching Competition | May 21, 2026
CSU-Technology Business Incubator, through its innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives and in coordination with DOST-Caraga, successfully conducted the Pagsanyog 2026 and Pitching Competition on May 21, 2026, at the CSU HERO Activity Loft.
The event brought together brilliant student innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and startup teams who showcased groundbreaking ideas and solutions across various sectors. Participants demonstrated creativity, innovation, and a strong commitment to addressing real-world challenges through technology, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
🏆 Engineering and Technology Category
🥇 1st Place – TheraSpeech
- Lyndon Obenza
- Kyr Djan Marimon
- Sam Joash Antonio
🥈 2nd Place – Abay
- Geen Caille L. Malaguena
🥉 3rd Place – STREAM
- Nathaniel V. Abarca
- Grant Christian J. Lucida
- Rammel P. Haya
🏆 Agriculture and Aqua Category
🥇 1st Place – GrowMate
- John Michael Beringuel
- Kenneth Schoene Lloyd Tajos
- Jaygeer Verona
🥈 2nd Place – Siklo
- Richard Vincent Gonzales
- Princess Shayna O. Cafe
- Jean Martha B. Tello
🥉 3rd Place – CobeNut
- Beyve Triskel Ello
- Sophia Marie Manalo
- Rhea M. dela Pena
🏆 CSU-CC Startups Category
🥇 1st Place – Rabstix
- Lyn Harriet Abasolo
- Lezlie Ann Abanco
- Jethro Jigs Abaya
🥈 2nd Place – CocoPeat
- Grace Ann Millanes
- Gilbert V. Ruiz, Jr.
- Charles Bryan Martinez
- Joel Cañete Jr.
🥉 3rd Place – DefendValve Technologies
- Princess Grace J. Sombreyo
- Regine V. Montero
- Daryl A. Tandog
🥉 3rd Place – LUTAW
- Jowee Allen Bajaro
- Belly Joe Engalan
- Joan Juevesano
Congratulations to all the winners and participants for showcasing innovative solutions with the potential to create meaningful impact in their communities and industries. Your passion, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit embody the vision of fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem in Caraga and beyond.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our distinguished panel of judges:
• Mr. Lord Bonie Danilas
• RD Noel Ajoc, DOST-Caraga
• Mr. Dean Joshua Solis
Caraga State University extends its sincere gratitude to DOST-Caraga, distinguished judges, mentors, organizers, partners, and all participants whose invaluable support and commitment contributed to the success of this meaningful event.
Together, we continue to nurture innovative minds, empower future changemakers, and strengthen the innovation ecosystem of Caraga.
Innovation begins with an idea. Impact begins with action.