AHG Lab

Last May 6 at Far Eastern University, AHG Lab and the FEU Tech Innovation Center formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster future collaboration and extend support to FTIC’s incubatees through initiatives that strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship 🔰🚀

The event was opened by Ms. Rossana Adao, Executive Director of FTIC and it was also attended by FTIC key personnel including Mr. Jarvis Muyargas (Senior Director for Student Success), Engr. Daryl David (Senior Director for Innovation and Research), Mr. Norman Nicole Jimenez (Director for Innovation Programs), and Mr. Rafael Francisco (Innovation Program Associate). Other entities such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation also entered an MOU and MOA, respectively, with FTIC.

The event also marked the launch of the second cohort of the TamLabs Incubation Program, where the new incubatees were officially introduced and welcomed. AHG Lab was likewise invited to participate in the business matching session, where we had the opportunity to meet the new incubatees, share our perspectives, and provide insights on how they can further strengthen and refine their startups.

Excited to see how the new incubatees will grow, thrive, and navigate their startup journeys in the months ahead! 🌟

🔗 Learn more about FTIC programs: https://www.feutech.edu.ph/academics/innovcent

Showcasing Filipino Innovation at the 2026 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) ⚙️💡

Last April 27 and 28, the Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) hosted the National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE), a biennial event that celebrates the ingenuity, creativity, and technological capabilities of Filipino inventors, researchers, and innovators.

Our Lead for Partnerships and Ecosystem Development, Joshua Lacson Mabanag, attended the event and witnessed the showcase of NICE finalists. He also explored exhibits featuring Internet of Things solutions and science-backed innovations, among others.

The event opened with remarks from Ms. Marion Ivy Decena, followed by an inspiring message from Mr. Renato Solidum Jr. Attendees experienced a program filled with product showcases, exhibit booths, pitching sessions, and an awarding ceremony.

The 2026 NICE featured national qualifiers from the 2025 Regional Invention Contests and Exhibits (ClusteRICE), competing across categories such as invention, utility model, industrial design, creative research, and student creative research.

We are a proud partner of DOST TAPI and remain committed to supporting its programs that accelerate innovation and scientific breakthroughs! 🚀

🔗 Learn more about NICE: https://www.dost.gov.ph/knowledge-resources/news/4376-dost-invention-contest-opens-opportunities-for-filipino-innovators-2.html

HAPPENING TODAY: The new edition of Founders Circle is officially kicking off! 🚀

Today, Founder Mode++: Onboarding your AI Co-founder is where ideas turn into action, connections spark opportunities, and founders come together to know how AI is changing the game in this era.

Don't miss the momentum, as this is where it all begins!

Made possible in partnership with JLL Philippines and Alibaba Cloud

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AHG Lab is a proud community partner for 𝐐𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 — co-hosted by Alibaba Cloud/Qwen, and GenAI Fund.

Two back-to-back events are happening in Ho Chi Minh City this April and we think you should be there.

🛠️ 𝐐𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 — 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏
For AI developers, engineers, and startup founders ready to build on something real.

Here's how it works:
→ Join the kickoff webinar on April 10 to get briefed on the enterprise challenge tracks and Qwen technical sharing. You can participate solo or as a team.
→ You'll then have one week to build your solution from anywhere.
→ On April 21, come to Ho Chi Minh City in person to pitch live to a panel of judges. The top 3 teams advance to the main stage at Alibaba Cloud SME AI Growth Day Vietnam 2026 the very next day — in front of enterprises actively looking to deploy.

If you're serious about building AI that enterprises actually want to deploy, this is your room.

Register for Qwen AI Build Day 👉: https://bit.ly/4m3wQPa

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🚀 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐈 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟐
A full-day AI festival for founders, SMEs, enterprises, and anyone who wants to see what AI actually looks like when it works in production. Not in a deck, not in a demo reel. Live, on stage, in front of you.

Why you should be there:
→ 🏆See the top 3 finalist teams from Qwen AI Build Day demo live on stage in front of enterprises ready to deploy
→ 🔬Hands-on labs with Qwen and Wan — guided by Alibaba Cloud's technical team
→ 🤝Enterprise decision-makers in the room exploring real partnerships and deployment opportunities
→ 🎁Attend in person and claim up to 2 billion free AI tokens on Model Studio

Register for Alibaba Cloud SME AI Growth Day by 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕 👉: https://bit.ly/4sHZcAW

Both events are free. Seats are limited and curated.

If AI is on your agenda this April, this is where you need to be.