Northern Mindanao takes center stage in AI innovation! The AI.deas for Impact 2025 competition has officially announced its Top 10 Qualifiers, featuring some of the most promising student innovators from across the region—including strong representation from Iligan.
Iligan Students Among AI.deas for Impact 2025 Finalists
After a rigorous screening of proposals, the finalists were chosen for their creativity, technical excellence, and commitment to using artificial intelligence for real-world solutions. Representing Iligan with pride, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) secured two spots in the prestigious lineup through Team Abacos ii and CodeLambda.
These outstanding finalists will now advance to the Workshop and Final Pitch on September 23–24, 2025 at Hammersons Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
The Top 10 Finalist Teams
- MSU – MCEST InnovAItors (Mindanao State University – MCEST)
- Team XU (Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan)
- ThinkUbator (Camiguin Polytechnic State College)
- Team Huntwix (University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines)
- NBSCians (Northern Bukidnon State College)
- Abacos ii (MSU – Iligan Institute of Technology)
- SUDO-TEAM (USTP – Panaon)
- CodeLambda (MSU – Iligan Institute of Technology)
- Team Typo (Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology)
- QuinTech (USTP)
Driving Innovation for Northern Mindanao and Beyond
With AI solutions addressing real-world challenges, these student-led teams demonstrate how Northern Mindanao—and Iligan in particular—is emerging as a hub for innovation, creativity, and ethical AI development. Their projects hold promise for creating meaningful impact not just locally but on a broader scale.
Support Iligan’s AI Innovators
As the AI.deas for Impact 2025 finals approach, Iliganons are encouraged to rally behind local talent and celebrate the bright minds shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Stay tuned for the final pitch in Cagayan de Oro and discover how these groundbreaking ideas will transform communities.
