TanUM Nano-Tech Wins First Runner-Up at the Innovation Olympics 3.0 at UPLB

Manila, Philippines -  In a stunning display of innovation and grit, TanUM Nano Tech Solutions emerged as First Runner-Up at the prestigious Innovation Olympics 3.0, held on September 3, 2024, at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).

After securing a spot among the Top 10 qualifying student teams in the Philippines, the group of young innovators proved their mettle in the national arena, showcasing a breakthrough solution aimed at making agriculture smarter and more climate-resilient. The powerhouse team—Aaron A. Jalapon (BSCS), Windel A. Andan (BSECE), and Marcy Nil A. Ogsoc (BSChE)—was guided by their dedicated mentors, Engr. Ramiro Emerson C. Amon and Engr. Jetron J. Adtoon, who steered their vision into a winning reality.

The project TanUM Agritech Solutions aims to ensure food security, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, to advance smart technologies in agriculture, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, to promote sustainable agricultural methods, SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 13 – Climate Action, to address the urgent need for climate-resilient farming practices.

With the theme “SmartAgri: Building a Climate-Secure Future with IoT,” Innovation Olympics 3.0 brought together the country’s brightest minds in a high-stakes 24-hour hackathon. The challenge: design cutting-edge, sustainable, and IoT-powered solutions that can revolutionize Philippine agriculture in the face of climate change.

Organized by the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office in partnership with the College of Economics and Management (UPLB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the event showcased how technology, sustainability, and youth ingenuity can converge to secure the future of farming.

For TanUM Nano Tech Solutions, this achievement is more than just a win—it’s a step toward transforming agriculture and empowering communities through innovation