WVSU Knowledge Technology Transfer and Business Development Center

15/06/2026

02/06/2026

An Ilonggo chemistry student from West Visayas State University (WVSU) led his biotechnology startup to a podium finish at a major national competition for student-led scientific innovation.

Sheenlou Eian M. Bartolome, a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry student from WVSU's College of Arts and Sciences, guided CARBNØ Biotech to the First Runner-Up title in the College Category of DisruptorX 2026 on May 25, 2026, at Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City.

DisruptorX is organized by Serial Disruptors in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Oro Trade and Investment Promotion Center (OROTIPC).

The competition gathered promising student entrepreneurs, startup founders, researchers, and innovators from across the Philippines.

Out of 305 applicants nationwide, CARBNØ Biotech advanced through a rigorous selection process to become one of the Top 10 National Finalists before securing a podium placement at the National Demo Day.

For Bartolome, the recognition carries weight beyond the competition itself.

"It demonstrates that student-led scientific innovations from Western Visayas can compete on a national stage and contribute meaningful solutions to global environmental challenges," he said.

CARBNØ Biotech, which Bartolome founded, is committed to developing marine-derived and bioengineered materials into multifunctional biopolymer systems capable of replacing conventional plastic-based alternatives.

The startup is currently developing what it describes as the world's first bioactive intelligent marine-derived biodegradable straw—a next-generation biomaterial platform.

Bartolome argues that sustainability innovation must move beyond simple plastic substitution.

"Today, a biodegradable straw alone is no longer innovation—it is the baseline. The future lies in intelligent biomaterials capable of delivering additional environmental and functional value while remaining sustainable throughout their lifecycle," he explained.

CARBNØ Biotech's research aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including those focused on clean water and sanitation, decent work and economic growth, responsible consumption and production, and the conservation of marine ecosystems.

The startup's long-term vision is to pioneer intelligent marine biomaterials that redefine sustainability through biotechnology, materials science, and regenerative innovation.

Bartolome said he hopes the achievement will inspire more young Filipinos, particularly students in the sciences, to pursue research-driven innovation and contribute to solving the country's most pressing environmental challenges.

02/06/2026

🌱 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

After months of training through the Seed2Sprout Bootcamp, 13 startup teams are ready to step onto the stage and showcase solutions built to address real-world challenges.

From Agri-Aqua and Green Technologies, Biomedical and Healthcare to ICT and Emerging Technologies, witness bold ideas transformed into ventures.

📅 July 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM
📍 3/F Training Room, WVSU BINHI TBI

13 startup projects.
13 visions for the future.
One Demo Day.

𝘉𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.

01/06/2026

𝐖𝐕𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐎 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The West Visayas State University – Innovation and Technology Support Office (WVSU-ITSO), under the Knowledge, Technology Transfer and Business Development Center (KTTBDC), will conduct the 𝙒𝙑𝙎𝙐 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙋 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥 2026: 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮 13–16, 2026, 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 3𝙧𝙙 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙧, 𝘽𝙄𝙉𝙃𝙄 𝙏𝘽𝙄 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙒𝙑𝙎𝙐 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨.

This intensive training workshop is designed to help faculty researchers strengthen their capability in identifying, protecting, and preparing research outputs for possible patent application. Unlike a general IP awareness activity, the Bootcamp will provide hands-on learning, technical mentoring, and consultation sessions with invited speakers and trainers, including resource persons from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).

Participants will be guided through key areas such as patent searching, invention disclosure refinement, patent drafting, and review of potential intellectual property outputs.

Through this activity, WVSU-ITSO aims to support faculty innovators in transforming research into protectable technologies, contribute to the University’s IP filing targets, and sustain WVSU’s strong standing as a Platinum-status ITSO under IPOPHL.

📌 Register now: https://forms.gle/1ucU5FZw1dHqVt1v5

Let us continue building a culture of innovation, protection, and commercialization at West Visayas State University!

30/05/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗡Ø 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥-𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗫 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🚀🌊

CARBNØ Biotech emerged as the 1st Runner-Up in the College Category of DisruptorX 2026, a national startup pitching competition that gathered some of the country’s most promising young innovators, startup founders, and student entrepreneurs at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City on May 25, 2026.

Out of 305 applicants nationwide, CARBNØ Biotech successfully advanced into the Top 10 National Finalists before securing its place among the winning teams during the highly competitive national Demo Day.

Organized by Serial Disruptors in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI Philippines), and OROTIPC Trade and Investment Promotion Center, DisruptorX serves as a national platform for transformative innovations aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Representing West Visayas State University, CARBNØ Biotech presented its biotechnology-driven vision of advancing intelligent marine biomaterials engineered through alginate, carrageenan, bacterial cellulose nanofibers, and pH-responsive anthocyanins integrated into a multifunctional biodegradable polymer matrix.

The startup’s innovation focuses on accelerating the transition toward a plastic-free and regenerative future through science-backed biodegradable technologies designed to address environmental pollution, marine degradation, and sustainable material production.

CARBNØ Biotech continues to advocate for responsible consumption and production, marine ecosystem protection, clean water sustainability, and inclusive innovation-driven economic growth, aligning its mission with Sustainable Development Goals 6, 8, 12, and 14.

The recognition marks a significant milestone for the startup as it continues transforming advanced biomaterials research into scalable technologies with real-world environmental impact.

Beyond the award, the achievement reflects the growing role of Filipino student innovators in shaping the future of biotechnology, sustainability, and regenerative science in the Philippines.

CARBNØ Biotech extends its gratitude to its mentors, research advisers, collaborators, institutional partners, and supporters who continue to empower the startup’s mission of building sustainable solutions through biotechnology and innovation.

From research laboratories to the national stage, the journey of CARBNØ Biotech continues.

30/05/2026

Happy Birthday to Ms. Russell M. Pili, Chief SRS of DOST-PCIEERD! 🎉

Your passion for technology transfer and innovation has empowered countless researchers, strengthened industry linkages, and paved the way for impactful initiatives that bring Filipino technologies closer to commercialization and real-world application. Through your leadership and dedication, you continue to inspire the community to transform research into meaningful solutions for the nation.

May your special day be filled with happiness, good health, and continued success as you champion innovation and create lasting impact. We at RITTD wish you an amazing year ahead! 🫶💙✨

30/05/2026

🎂 𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓜𝓼. 𝓡𝓾𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓵! 🎂

On behalf of the WVSU Knowledge and Technology Transfer and Business Development Center (KTTBDC), we celebrate and thank you for your invaluable contributions to strengthening research, innovation, and technology commercialization in the Philippines.

Your leadership and commitment continue to create opportunities for researchers, innovators, and startups to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

May this year bring you joy, good health, and continued success in all your endeavors. Have a wonderful birthday, Ms Russell Pili!

Warmest greetings,
The WVSU KTTBDC 💙💛

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!

West Visayas State University is inviting qualified applicants for the position of:

𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙄

Place of Assignment: KTTBDC / West Visayas State University
Plantilla Item No.: WVSUB-UNIR2-4-2025
Salary Grade: 18
Eligibility: Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility

𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙢 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:

Applicants must possess the following:

Education: Bachelor’s degree
Training: 8 hours of relevant training
Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

The position will support research, technology assessment, commercialization, innovation ecosystem research, policy development, capacity-building, administrative systems, and documentation related to technology transfer, commercialization, and technology business incubation initiatives.

𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:

Interested and qualified applicants must submit the following:

Fully accomplished and notarized Personal Data Sheet with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized or unfiltered digital picture
Latest performance rating, if applicable
Proof of eligibility, rating, or license
Transcript of Records
Certificates of relevant training or seminars for the last five years
Service Record or Certificate of Employment

Applications may be submitted personally, through courier, or through the official Google application link:

University Extension Specialist III/II & University Researcher II:
https://bit.ly/WVSUUES32UR2

Address applications to:

Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz
SUC President IV
West Visayas State University
Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City

Deadline of Application

May 30, 2026

Incomplete applications shall not be entertained. Only applicants who pass the pre-evaluation assessment shall be notified for the next phase of the hiring process.

West Visayas State University highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants to apply, including persons with disability and members of indigenous communities, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, civil status, religion, or political affiliation.

Be part of WVSU’s growing research, innovation, technology transfer, and commercialization ecosystem!

21/05/2026