The Agri-Innovation Forum 2025 concluded with a celebration of winning entries presented by student and researcher teams across Region III of the Philippines. The forum was organized by the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 17 to 21 March 2025.
Innovators submitted posters showcasing their technologies and took the stage to pitch their ideas in either the student or researcher categories. Evaluators from government agencies and the academe declared five Best Pitch winners and three Best Posters in each category. The cash awards ranged from PHP 5,000 to PHP 25,000 each.
Student Pitch:
| 1st Place | CocoGuard Biopesticide for Aquaculture (PSAU) |
| 2nd Place | NAIAD Water Monitoring for Fish Farms (Bataan Peninsula State University [BPSU]) |
| 3rd Place | SPADION Automated Drip Irrigation System (Tarlac Agricultural University [TAU]) |
| 4th Place | COB Delights Corn-Based Nutritious Spread (Central Luzon State University [CLSU]) |
| 5th Place | Quackstil Duck-Based Cuisine (Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Pulilan Campus) |
Researcher Pitch:
| 1st Place | Nutri-Quillos Vegetable-Fortified Snack (PSAU) |
| 2nd Place | Moisture Meter for Rice and Corn Warehouse (Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization [PhilMech]) |
| 3rd Place | Chevon Food Products (CLSU) |
| 4th Place | Mango Insect Pest Monitoring Device (President Ramon Magsaysay State University) |
| 5th Place | Fly Trap for Chicken Farms (BPSU) |
Student Poster:
| 1st Place | NAIAD Water Monitoring for Fish Farms (BPSU) |
| 2nd Place | CocoGuard Biopesticide for Aquaculture (PSAU) |
| 3rd Place | SPADION Automated Drip Irrigation System (TAU) |
Researcher Poster:
| 1st Place | Chevon Food Products (CLSU) |
| 2nd Place | Z3 Zest Zen Zinc Ready-to-Drink Tea (Bulacan Agricultural State College) |
| 3rd Place | Moisture Meter for Rice and Corn Warehouse (PhilMec) |
Additionally, three exhibitors received the Best Booth award:
| 1st Place | MCDF Beauty & Health Products Manufacturing |
| 2nd Place | Banco Kalikasan Environmental Movement, Inc. |
| 3rd Place | OmniFab PH |
The Agri-Innovation Forum 2025 was more than just a competition. "The week-long event spurred knowledge exchange, fostered partnerships, and ignited minds to drive the future of agri-aquaculture across Southeast Asia," said Atty. Eric Reynoso, Program Head of the SEARCA Emerging Innovation for Growth Department.
Recognizing student and researcher teams for their winning ideas, posters, and pitches at the Agri-Innovation Forum 2025