Bulacan State University Students Win Top Prize at iTHINK Hackathon 2024
Besting other student developers from other universities, Bulacan State University triumphs in the iTHINK Hackathon.
Editing by Michael Mislos
Students from Bulacan State University emerged victorious at the third iTHINK Hackathon, competing against developers from various universities. The event was a highlight of the International Conference on Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (IRCITE) 2024, organized by ISLA Camp (ICP HUB Philippines).
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Winning Project: Communitask
The champion team, Open Soars, composed of four IT students—Ryka Gene M. Austria, Mary Queen O. Casaclang, Richard James C. Bagay, and Janniel Andrei D. De Jesus—developed “Communitask.” This digital platform bridges the job market gap by providing micro-opportunities.
“The whole BulSU community extends its heartfelt congratulations to the talented CICT students for their outstanding victory in the iThink Hackathon 2024. Competing among skilled Web3 developers from various universities, the Open Soars showcased their innovative prowess, leveraging blockchain technology using the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP).”
– Bulacan State University statement
Industry Recognition
Eliezer Rabadon, Tech Lead of ICP Philippines, in his interview with BitPinas, lauded the students’ achievements:
“Dahil emerging technology pa lang ito, wala pa talaga tayong masasabing na expert, so having them experience this kind of achievement means meron na silang edge. Sana ipagpatuloy nila yung pag-aaral (sa blockchain)… Sana i-take din nila to the next level yung project nila.”
Eliezer Rabadon, Tech Lead, ICP Philippines
[Translation: Since this is still an emerging technology, we can’t really claim to have experts yet, so having them experience this kind of achievement means they already have an edge. I hope they continue their studies (in blockchain)… I also hope they take their project to the next level.]
Other Notable Winners
The hackathon convened six teams, each presenting innovative solutions.
- Team CobraBytes from Central Luzon State University secured the runner-up position with a tokenized educational credit system.
- Systems Plus College Foundation’s team spcF.coMeLex won third place with Attend.ly, a blockchain app that incentivizes student engagement and streamlines attendance management.
Together, the top three contenders won the ₱50,000 prize pool and will have the opportunity to access additional funding provided by the DFINITY Foundation.
Future of Web3 in the Philippines
Nelson Lumbres, co-founder of ISLA Camp, highlighted their mission to elevate the role of Filipinos in web3 development:
“We are shifting the narrative for Filipinos from mere users of technology to active builders shaping the future of Web3. We’re partnering with universities all over the country, reaching out to communities far and wide in rolling out free, hands-on blockchain education. This is more than just teaching people about blockchain; it’s about lighting a spark, inspiring a new generation of Filipinos to innovate and create.”
Nelson Lumbres, Co-Founder, ISLA Camp, ICP Philippines
in the world. ISLA Camp (ICP HUB Philippines) recognizes this potential, and our goal is to establish the Philippines as a global hub for Web3 developers, attracting international investment and creating a thriving tech ecosystem.”
iThink Hackathon 4
The next iTHINK Hackathon, titled “Push to the Limits,” offers a substantial prize pool and opportunities for global exposure, incubation support, and funding. It started on April 6 and will conclude on April 30, 2024, with backing from notable local tech entities.
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