Envergan Innovators places 2nd at PSC 8 reg’l pitching competition

MS Team comprising Joshua Perez, Psychology student, John Leo Echevaria, Computer Science student, and Mariella Perlas, Accountancy student, grabbed 2nd place in the recently concluded Regional Pitching Competition of the Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC 8), besting other 32 regional finalists. 

The Turo-Turo mobile application by MS Team stands as a pivotal platform connecting tutors and tutees, fostering employment opportunities for tutors and providing essential educational support through technology. 

Erika Marca, faculty member of the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies, coached the team, shared her experience, and expressed her pride in the success of her team.

“The success of their pitch for this innovative concept highlights the positive reception and acknowledgment of their dedication to meeting the needs of both educators and learners,”  Marca shared.

“It is my first time being a teacher-mentor. I had an experience as a student but it was totally different. I cannot express in words how proud and honored I am for having the chance to be the mentor of these talented young innovators,” Marca added.

“We also want to thank Engr. Roselyn Maaño, director of the Research Publication, Incubation, and Utilization Center, and Dean Rodrigo Belleza Jr. for their support since the start of the PSC 8,” Marca said.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology Region IV-A (DICT IV-A), through the ICT Industry Development Bureau (IIDB), in partnership with the Baybayin Hub and the Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna, sponsored the said competition, Oct. 10-11. 

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• SDG 4: Quality Education - The Turo-Turo mobile application directly supports this goal by enhancing educational support and opportunities through technology, bridging the gap between tutors and tutees and making learning more accessible and effective.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - By creating a platform that connects tutors with students, the Turo-Turo app fosters employment opportunities for tutors, thereby contributing to economic growth and providing decent work opportunities within the educational sector.
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - The development and success of the Turo-Turo app showcase innovation in leveraging technology to address educational needs. The project reflects advancements in digital infrastructure and the application of new technologies in solving real-world problems.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals - The competition was supported by various organizations including DICT IV-A, Baybayin Hub, and Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna, highlighting the importance of partnerships in promoting innovation and achieving shared goals in education and technology.