CEELI TBI

14/09/2026

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!

Great ideas sometimes just need a little more time to perfect, and we are giving you exactly that! Due to overwhelming demand, registration for FLIP: The University Pitch Challenge (Fay Lauraya Innovations Program) is officially EXTENDED!

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to step up, consider this your sign. We are calling on all visionary UNC Students, Alumni, and Affiliates to seize this opportunity. This is your premier platform to transform your bold concepts into scalable realities and drive real change in the Bicol region.

Choose your arena and make your mark in one of our three core tracks:

🔬Health & Life Science: Revolutionize regional well-being through cutting-edge digital health platforms, diagnostics, and medical technologies.

💡Open Innovation: Scale your commercial startup across agri-tech, fintech, e-commerce, edtech, tourism, or the creative industries to shape Bicol's economic future.

🤝Social Impact: Drive meaningful, inclusive change through education solutions, livelihood generation for marginalized communities, and civic tech for disaster resilience.

Scan the QR code on the poster to Register Now!

09/09/2026

The University of Nueva Caceres – Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise Incubation (UNC CEELI-TBI) invites all visionary UNC students, alumni, and university affiliates to step forward and shape the future through the FLIP Challenge 2026!

Eligibility: Open to all UNC Students, Alumni, and University Affiliates (Individual or Team entries)

THEMATIC TRACKS

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
Pioneer breakthrough solutions in healthtech, telemedicine, biotechnology, and modern healthcare delivery to improve patient outcomes and expand medical access across communities.

OPEN INNOVATION
Drive regional economic transformation through commercially scalable technologies, fintech, e-commerce, smart logistics, and edtech platforms that optimize business operations and widen market reach.

SOCIAL IMPACT
Develop game-changing ventures centered on community empowerment, climate resilience, agricultural support, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/L21e9x4VAeNxdURQ6
You can also scan the QR code.

Turn your ideas into impactful solutions for the region and beyond. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a business founder!

01/09/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐘 2 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🚀✨

The second day of the QUADRIVIUM Bootcamp 2026 served as the culminating phase of the program, shifting focus toward the critical refinement, preparation, and presentation of team-developed solutions. Building upon initial conceptual frameworks, participating teams systematically translated their preliminary ideas into structured, rigorously articulated, and presentation-ready proposals.

29/08/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🚀✨

Day 1 of QUADRIVIUM Bootcamp 2026 brought together Senior High School students from different strands and college students from various departments of the University of Nueva Caceres for a day filled with learning, collaboration, and new ideas.

The bootcamp kicked off with Reverse Pitching sessions with representatives from the City Government of Naga and the Municipality of Libmanan, where participants explored real-world community needs and development priorities.

From there, participants took part in sessions on the Business Model and Value Proposition Canvas, Design Thinking, and cross-disciplinary ideation. The day continued with an Elevator Pitch Deck session and team workshops focused on turning identified problems into viable solutions.

More than just a day of workshops, Day 1 was about bringing different perspectives together and seeing how these ideas can create meaningful solutions for the community. 💡

Take a look at some of the moments and highlights from the first day of QUADRIVIUM Bootcamp 2026!

19/08/2026

🚀 Inviting UNC SHS & College students and faculty members!
Join us for the ultimate convergence of ideas at the QUADRIVIUM Bootcamp 2026!

We are "Uniting Academe, Government, and Technology through Multidisciplinary Innovation." Get ready to be inspired and learn from our incredible lineup of guest speakers as we bridge the gap between local government priorities and academic innovations.

Here’s an overview :
🎙️ Reverse Pitching Sessions:
Hear directly from LGU leaders on their specific development plans and priority areas.

Featuring:
✨ Ruby Jane L. Bandola – Digital Innovation Lead, City Government of Naga
✨ EnP Warren Joseph Dollente, MCD – Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator, LGU Libmanan

💡 Orientation & Updates: Dive into the Idea2Startup Batch 5 and NagaNext Innovation Challenge with:
✨ Paul John C. Legaspi – Investment Operations Officer, City Government of Naga

Whether you're looking to solve community problems or kickstart your tech journey, this bootcamp is the perfect place to align your innovative ideas with real-world needs!

🗓 Date: August 27–28, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: University of Nueva Caceres STEAM Laboratory, JHS Bldg.

Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and create impactful solutions!

⏳ Registration deadline: August 21, 2026
📲 How to join: Scan the QR code on any of our posters to secure your spot today!

04/08/2026

INNOVATION doesn't just happen.
It gets BUILT, PITCHED, and SEEDED.

Calling out SHS & College UNCeans!

If you've ever thought:
"I have an idea that could solve a real problem in our community"—QUADRIVIUM Bootcamp 2026, a 48-hour intensive Bootcamp where YOU:

Build innovative solutions to real community challenges
• Get mentored
• Pitch to judges
• Compete for Seed Prize
• Earn a direct pathway to UNC's Technology Business Incubator

THE LINEUP:

Hear from government innovators solving real problems:

• PAUL JOGN LEGASPI, Investment Promotion Officer from Naga City Government
• RUBY JANE BANDOLA, Digital Innovation Lead building and leading MyNagaApp
• WARREN JOSEPH DOLLANTE, Municipal Planning Coordinator from LGU Libmanan

Get feedback from speaker-judges who've built real businesses:
• CRESENDA BABIERA
• BRYAN AZOTILLO, MBA
• EDNA TEJADA, MBA

Learn from mentors at the forefront of innovation:
• JUN ARREB DANILA, MIT
• Ar. MARIELMAY GAMALINDA
• Engr. MODESTO D. REMO JR.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

✅ 2 full days of intensive workshops (Design Thinking → Ideation → Pitch Strategy)
✅ Mentorship from industry/academe experts
✅ Networking with fellow innovators from SHS & College
✅ Direct access to judges from academe, business, and government
✅ Seed prize for winning teams
✅ Endorsement to UNC's Incubation Program (your launchpad to startup success)
✅ Certificate

📅 AUGUST 27–28, 2026
📍 University of Nueva Caceres – Social Hall

🎯 WHO GETS IN?
UNC Senior High School & College students via official nomination from your Dean, Program Head, or Principal.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 17, 2026
SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW OR CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER NOW
https://forms.gle/5YaSKeSWwDVR9qHy5

This is where innovation leaders get discovered.

Will you be one of them?

31/07/2026

REGISTRATION IS EXTENDED!

Great ideas sometimes just need a little more time to perfect, and we are giving you exactly that! Due to overwhelming demand, registration for FLIP: The University Pitch Challenge (Fay Lauraya Innovations Program) is officially EXTENDED!

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to step up, consider this your sign. We are calling on all visionary UNC Students, Alumni, and Affiliates to seize this opportunity. This is your premier platform to transform your bold concepts into scalable realities and drive real change in the Bicol region.

Choose your arena and make your mark in one of our three core tracks:

🔬Health & Life Science: Revolutionize regional well-being through cutting-edge digital health platforms, diagnostics, and medical technologies.

💡Open Innovation: Scale your commercial startup across agri-tech, fintech, e-commerce, edtech, tourism, or the creative industries to shape Bicol's economic future.

🤝Social Impact: Drive meaningful, inclusive change through education solutions, livelihood generation for marginalized communities, and civic tech for disaster resilience.

Scan the QR code on the poster to Register Now!

20/07/2026

Got the next big idea?

Your startup journey could begin right here at UNC.

Join FLIP Challenge 2026, UNC's flagship startup pitch competition featuring three exciting tracks:

Know Your Priority Tracks!

The Fay Lauraya Innovation Program (FLIP) is UNC's flagship pitch competition, and it's built around three priority tracks:

1. Health & Life Science: Startups or ventures improving health and well-being in Bicol

2. Open Innovation: commercially scalable startups across agri-tech, fintech, edtech, tourism, and more

3. Social Impact: impact-first startups or ventures aligned with the Lolo Brown LIFT Initiatives
Who can join?

A. Student Division: Currently enrolled UNC students
B. Alumni & Affiliates Division: University Alumni

Prize: ₱100,000 per track champion!

Deadline for submission: July 30, 2026. The clock is ticking, so don't wait until the last minute!

Scan the QR code or tap the link below to register for FREE.

Choose your track and flip your idea into reality! 👇
https://forms.gle/5NfD2ArzYUMkJdmh9

14/07/2026

CEELI-TBI Celebrates Another Startup Milestone!

We are proud to celebrate CrisisOps for achieving an incredible milestone, earning a place in two of the Philippines' most prestigious startup acceleration and incubation programs!

Founded by Jason Keith Boñaga (former CEELI-TBI Director and UNC SBA alumnus) together with Gil Orense, CrisisOps delivers real-time intelligence for crisis management, climate resilience, and high-risk environments.

CrisisOps has been selected for:

100XVC.IO Expedition 2026, in partnership with KAYA Founders and IGNITE, an elite AI-focused build-invest ecosystem where only a select group of startups from hundreds of applicants are chosen to accelerate toward major funding opportunities.

Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Dado Banatao Incubator (AIM-DBI) THINCOHORT 2026–2027, one of the country's premier startup incubation programs, recognizing CrisisOps' growing impact in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and emergency operations.

Through these programs, CrisisOps gains access to world-class mentors, venture building expertise, and investor networks, accelerating its mission to transform complex environmental data into rapid, life-saving disaster response solutions that protect vulnerable communities.

Jason's journey, from leading incubation initiatives at CEELI-TBI to becoming one of the country's promising startup founders, demonstrates the innovation, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit nurtured within the University of Nueva Caceres community.

Got the next big idea?

Your startup journey could begin right here at UNC.

Join FLIP Challenge 2026, UNC's flagship startup pitch competition featuring three exciting tracks:

🔹 Health & Life Sciences
🔹 Open Innovation
🔹 Social Impact

This is your opportunity to transform your innovative idea into the next startup success story.

📝 REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/5NfD2ArzYUMkJdmh9

Your breakthrough could be the next CrisisOps.

11/03/2026

CrisisOps SAFE: Real-Time Protection for Filipinos Overseas

An innovation launched by Mr. Jason Keith Boñaga and his team to transform chaotic crisis management into a data-driven safety net, offering the Philippine government a vital partner in protecting its citizens amidst rising global tensions. With just three buttons:
🔘I’m Safe
🔘 I Need Assistance, and
🔘 Emergency SOS
Filipinos in war zones can now instantly report their status while authorized responders track situations through a live AI powered map.

May this remarkable effort continue to inspire more purpose driven solutions for the future.

Hats off to you Sir Jason Keith and your team!

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16WRQi6a6Z/

The Harvard Innovation Labs member-led CrisisOps SAFE wants to make sure no Filipino in the Middle East goes missing in a warzone ever again. Read more in the comments.