04/08/2025
A Proud Win for Innovation and Teamwork!
Congratulations to the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) team of North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) for securing 3rd place in the Elev8PH Startup Challenge: Hack4Smarter Butuan- an event organized by DOST that spotlighted AI-enabled solutions for a smarter, more innovative Butuan City! Held last July 30, 2025 at Robinsons Butuan City.
Among 6 competitive entries from HEIs and SUCs across Caraga, Team NEMSU TBI stood out with their compelling pitch:
LANTAW.AI – “Where vision and location meet success.”
The team behind this innovation are:
Mr. Ryan G. Alas, Pitcher – NEMSU Cantilan Campus
Mr. John Mark T. Cabero, Developer – NEMSU Tagbina Campus
Mr. Carl El Cedrik T. Rebosura, Developer – NEMSU Tandag Campus
Mr. Joel S. Gracia, Coached - NEMSU Cantilan Campus
This milestone reflects the team’s creativity, grit, and the spirit of collaboration across NEMSU campuses empowered by effective mentoring and a shared vision for smart solutions.
We are proud of your achievement, Team NEMSU! Keep pushing boundaries and turning bold ideas into impactful realities.
