19 June 2025
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) jointly hosted the Impact Startup Challenge from May 26 to 31 at the Peter D. Garrucho Innovations Institute. Reloom took the top spot as Grand Champion, while ThreadPrint and MoodMate were recognized for their standout ideas during the final pitch event.
The week-long bootcamp brought together students from Benilde’s Bachelor of Science in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship program as well as SUSS students to develop tech-driven solutions to real-world problems. Divided into eight cross-border teams, participants explored innovative concepts, ranging from artificial intelligence and blockchain to data analytics, with several teams focusing on addressing urgent social challenges.
The program was led by Gustav Liu, a seasoned entrepreneur and Consultant & Instructor at SUSS. With over 40 venture-building programs to his credit, Liu guided the students through a structured process of startup ideation, testing, and pitching.
See more: https://www.benilde.edu.ph/student-startup-ideas-tackle-social-issues-in-benilde-suss-bootcamp-2/
