ADDU Entrepreneurship Students Earn Regional Honors in Startup, Agribusiness Contests
Ateneo de Davao University, through the School of Business and Governance (SBG), celebrates the top finishes of its Entrepreneurship students in two regional competitions, reflecting their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial drive.
Azolife takes first place in regional startup pitching
Azolife Integrated Bioplastic Bags won First Place in the 2nd Regional Start-Up Pitching Competition, organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XI. The contest was part of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) 2026, held on October 15 to 17, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City.
The startup was developed this school year through the Business Implementation component of the Entrepreneurship Program, demonstrating the commitment of students in building sustainable, innovative business solutions. The team is composed of enterprise owner Kuiper Von Leybag and members Mickyla Loriene Almadin and Neyza Hope Indonto.
Garden Crispies places in the top 3 in the Young Farmers Challenge
Ms. Rhouzelyhne Rapha R. Arreza, a sophomore Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship student majoring in Agribusiness, placed in the Top 3 of the Upscale Category at the regional level of the Young Farmers Challenge 2026. Her venture, Garden Crispies, was also awarded ₱300,000 in grant support, which will help her further develop and grow the enterprise.
Turning ideas into viable ventures
Together, the two achievements show how ADDU Entrepreneurship students can turn innovative ideas into viable businesses.
Azolife highlights the promise of sustainable alternatives in business, while Garden Crispies reflects the ingenuity of young agripreneurs advancing agricultural entrepreneurship.
The Ateneo de Davao community congratulates the Azolife Integrated Bioplastic Bags team and Ms. Arreza on their well-deserved recognition.
Their success underscores the value of entrepreneurial learning in fostering innovation, building sustainable enterprises, and contributing meaningfully to communities and industries.
