Empowering Innovation: CTU’s International Product Pitching Event Showcases Creative Solutions for a Sustainable Future

The International Product Pitching event, hosted by the Cebu Technological University (CTU) Production and Resource Generation Office on September 20, 2024, celebrated the boundless creativity of CTU faculty inventors. This milestone event underscored the university’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility by connecting groundbreaking ideas with entrepreneurial opportunities.

The event spotlighted an impressive array of health-conscious and sustainable products developed by faculty from various CTU campuses. From eco-friendly innovations to delectable food products, the showcase embodied the university’s mission to merge creativity with societal impact. The event also emphasized the importance of intellectual property protection, with IPOPHIL providing guidance on securing patents and trademarks to ensure these innovations thrive in the marketplace.

The one-day event unfolded on September 20, 2024, offering a timely response to the growing demand for sustainable and innovative solutions in today’s global market.

Held at the CebuTech Hotel, specifically at the CN Building’s 6th-floor Function Hall A, the venue provided an accessible and professional platform for local and international stakeholders to engage with CTU’s inventive community.

Key contributors included CTU Vice President for Production, Extension, and Resource Generation, Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta, Jr., who delivered inspiring opening remarks, and Dr. Lolita V. Velita, University Director for Production and Resource Generation, who motivated faculty inventors to continue creating solutions that benefits communities. The event featured the following distinguished faculty and their innovative products:

Dr. Jivulter C. Mangubat: T-Square Instrument and Life Saver Board

Prof. Milcah R. Mangubat: Trislid Drawing Board

Dr. Monifel S. Galagar: Squash and Eggplant Lengua de Gato

Prof. Vicel B. Albano: Chocolate Moron Enhanced with Coffee

Dr. Sutero S. Macabudbud Jr.: Cococam Cookies and Bottled Pork Meatballs

Dr. Leodivino A. Lawas: Smart Inflatable Splint, Baseball Cap Guide, Automated Portable Pet Feeding System

Dr. Leoncio T. Lucero Jr.: Adalms Pawfresh Soothing Dog Shampoo with Kamantigue Extract

Dr. Richard Agustin: Shrimp Paste

Prof. Maricris Colipano: Sambong Pastillas

Prof. Auda Mae P. Signe: Tropical Passion Fruit Ice Cream

Prof. Jessa Manulat: Herbal Tea with Avocado, Guava, Star Apple, and Ginger Leaves

Prof. Ana Aubrey J. Porlas: Filipino Labrinto

Prof. Honeylyn Gomez: Bangus Chips.

The International Product Pitching event showcased CTU’s commitment to addressing real-world challenges through innovation and entrepreneurship. By fostering collaborations between academia and industry, the event created opportunities for scaling impactful solutions to global markets, Aligned with WURI values, advanced sustainable practices, empowered future leaders, and promoted social good, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation and collaboration.