Trailblazer Startuplab Student Bootcamp 2026 culminates with Demo Day
By Jharamina Mary S. Nob, Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, USTP CDO
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Thirteen student startup teams advanced to the final stage of the Trailblazer Startuplab Student Bootcamp 2026, held from August 24 to 26, 2026, at N Hotel in Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. The three-day bootcamp culminated the incubation journey of the Top 20 startup teams that completed the program’s problem and solution validation stages. Organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (CET), the bootcamp provided student entrepreneurs with focused sessions on business model development, financial planning, market strategy, startup branding, and pitch preparation.
Participants further assessed the viability and market potential of their validated solutions while strengthening their ventures for potential investment and growth. The first day, themed “Build Your Startup Like You Mean It,” focused on product positioning, lean business models, and team alignment. On the second day, “Make It Investable,” the teams worked on financial projections, market positioning, branding, and pitch storytelling in preparation for the final presentation.
The Top 13 teams proceeded to Demo Day on August 26, where they presented their validated solutions, business models, market opportunities, and growth potential before a panel of evaluators. Following the pitching session, 10 student startup teams were selected as recipients of the Student Grant Fund, allowing them to advance to the next stage of venture development.
CET continues to support student innovation and entrepreneurship by providing opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop viable solutions, strengthen their business competencies, and translate validated ideas into potential ventures.
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