Sultan Kudarat State University hosted the highly anticipated SOXiTECH Regional Startup Pitching 2024 on July 2, 2024. This event showcased the
ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of budding startups in the region. The competition concluded with two standout winners: OMMU clinched the championship in the Student Category, while ACMIS emerged victorious in the Registered Startup Category.
Eulap, renowned for its commitment to technological excellence and innovation, played a crucial role in the event as the official systems provider and tabulator, ensuring seamless judging and reliable results. To ensure the
most deserving winners were chosen, the SOXiTECH team assembled a panel of distinguished technopreneurs and industry experts, including Mr. Miguel Guillermo, Project Leader of IDEAS Davao; Mr. Franch Maverick Lorilla, TBI Manager of CDOBites; Ms. Keren Happuch A. Lacadin, Lead Partner and Training Coordinator of The Asia Foundation; and Mr. Clint Junsay, Vice-President for Marketing and Communications of Eulap Digital Corporation.
The organizer, Startup Innovation Consortium to Accelerate Development in
SOCCSKSARGEN (SICAD SOX), supported by the Department of Science and Technology XII (DOST XII), awarded a total cash prize of PHP 202,000 to the winners and participating teams. Recognizing the critical role of effective financial systems for startups, Eulap demonstrated its support by awarding a total of PHP 492,000 worth of specialized training and a 12-month subscription to their advanced financial management software. This
significant prize, presented by Eulap's President and CEO Lemuel Javellana, underscores Eulap's dedication to nurturing entrepreneurial growth and
empowering startups with the tools they need for sustainable success.
The SOXiTECH Regional Startup Pitching 2024 not only highlighted the vibrant startup ecosystem in the region but also emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships and support from industry leaders like Eulap. With the event & amp;#39;s resounding success, the future looks bright for startups in the region, paving the way for continued innovation and growth.