FyrLab Accelerator

18/02/2026

Discussions on research to market success! 🧐

Together with Antique PSTO, we spent an incredible afternoon at Le’ Arte Cafe for our latest Fyrside Chat, moderated by Ms. Thea Faye Ynion of Antique PSTO. The chat dove deep into the theme, “Innovate, Validate, Commercialize: The Research-Entrepreneurship Connection.” Our guest speakers brought the heat, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world market success:

🔥Ms. Danica Marie Aposaga, Director, Integrated Research Centers (University of Antique)
🔥Ms. Gevi Kristina Sandoy-Villafuerte, Senior Trade-Industry Development Specialist (DTI Antique
🔥Mr. Jan Sandico Pachoco, Founder (Hamungaya Farms)

The energy didn’t stop at the panel! We opened the floor (and mic!) for questions from the audience, then moved straight into our CampFyr networking session, where students and researchers kept the conversations flowing over snacks coffee. ☕️

13/02/2026

Conversations on Collaboration over Coffee! ☕️

FyrLab Accelerator, in collaboration with Aklan PSTO, spent a productive afternoon at Tierra Vega Café discussing the future of entrepreneurship in our province.

The event commenced with an opening by Ms. Dyna Rose Gubatanga of the Aklan PSTO, followed by a conversational yet deeply insightful Fyrside Chat moderated by Ms. Meikka Villanueva.

Our distinguished panelists included members from the private sector, LGU, and academe, emphasizing the need for collaborative partnerships towards similar goals:
🔥Ms. Gabrielle “Billie” Calizo-Quimpo (Executive Director, Aklan ICT Council)
🔥Prof. Julie Ann Salido (VP for Research, Innovation, and Training, ASU)
🔥Mr. John Joseph “Jojo” Aldecoa (CEO, Honoré Café)

The dialogue transitioned into an open forum to open the floor for questions from the audience, followed by a CampFyr, a dedicated networking session where entrepreneurs, students, and founders engaged in meaningful exchange over coffee and snacks. This opportunity allowed for a space for a diverse group of stakeholders to collaboratively drive local impact.

10/02/2026

Ideas are great, but IMPACT is better. 🚀✨

Happening now at The Wayfarer Bar & Restaurant!

A Fyrside Chat on “Ideas to Impact: Intellectual Property and Digital Marketing Conversations." Today’s conversation is all about two things every founder needs: the shield to protect their innovative ideas and the voice to reach their customers.

We are joined by our guest speakers:
🔥Marianne Bebit, IPOPHL
🔥Jenille Lozada, Dame Digital Services

The conversation is being moderated by Mae Avek Gregorios of Capiz PSTO.

Students, entrepreneurs, and startup founders are learning how to wield IP and digital marketing, as well as how the two could work together.

This was followed by a CampFyr networking session, allowing the participants to interact with the guest speakers and each other and effectively extending the conversation past the Fyrside Chat.

This event is held in collaboration with Capiz PSTO.

06/02/2026

Apple founder Steve Jobs philosophy: " are ... intense, demanding, and all-consuming. ... If you are not ready to give everything, do not start."

04/02/2026

Astral Visions (FL3) has been ✨ nominated ✨ for the following recognition at the Philippine Esports Awards:

1. Esports Creatives Team of the Year
2. Esports Production Team of the Year
3. Esports Company of the Year

Astral Visions is a tech-driven events and multimedia company specializing in esports and pop culture, offering end-to-end, immersive event solutions—from creative production to broadcasting—eliminating vendor fragmentation and delivering seamless, high-quality experiences for communities and brands.

As part of FyrLab's Cohort 3, it is focused on traction- and brand growth-building, and launching the local e-sports league Collegiate Conquerors Circuit, in a bid to transform from a grassroots events organizer to an e-sports event brand owner.

Congratulations, Team AV! :)

[𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀]

Congratulations to 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for being nominated as 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, and 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! 🏆🔥

In 2025, Astral Visions strengthened its reputation as a regional powerhouse in the Philippine esports ecosystem, particularly in Western Visayas, through standout achievements in large-scale event production, strategic partnerships, and grassroots community building. One of its milestone initiatives was the League of Legends Worlds 2025 Finals Watch Party in Iloilo City, which delivered a premium, cinematic viewing experience bringing global esports closer to the Ilonggo community.

Astral Visions also expanded its flagship event, The Odyssey, seamlessly blending esports, gaming, and digital culture into major regional celebrations such as Dinagyang. This integration helped position Iloilo as a rising esports hub outside Metro Manila, showcasing how regional cities can host high-caliber esports experiences and foster thriving local communities.

Further cementing its impact, Astral Visions was selected for the 3rd Cohort of the Fyrlab Accelerator Program, where it collaborated with government agencies and private stakeholders to advance esports and gaming within the creative and entrepreneurial sectors. Through vision-driven production and community-first initiatives, Astral Visions continues to shape the future of Philippine esports beyond traditional centers.

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Reserve your spot at the celebration via philippineesportsawards. com or email phesportsawards@gmail. com.

Nominate your favorite Esports heroes, teams, and events by emailing phesportsawards@gmail. com or messaging us on our page!

03/02/2026

Calling on Western Visayas founders and startup teams 👀

The 4th China ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 is now open. This is a solid opportunity for startups working on AI driven solutions to gain regional exposure, connect with partners across ASEAN and China, and test their ideas on an international stage. Finals will be in Hanoi in June 2026, with applications open until March 31.

If you’re building from Western Visayas and looking to scale beyond the region, this is worth exploring.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4thCAIEC

🔥 ASEAN INNOVATORS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT 🌏💡

🚀 4th China ASEAN Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition (CAIEC) 2026 is officially OPEN!

This is an INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION & STARTUP COMPETITION bringing together startups, enterprises, universities, researchers, and innovation teams from China and all ASEAN Member States to showcase AI driven solutions with real world impact.

📍 Finals Location
Hanoi, Viet Nam 🇻🇳

🎓 Level / Target Group
Startups
Enterprises
Researchers
Universities
Innovation teams
Open to all ASEAN Member States & China

🗓 Final Event
June 2026

⌛ Application Deadline
31 March 2026

💡 Focus Areas
• Artificial Intelligence
• Industry & Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Healthcare
• Education
• Culture & Creative Economy
• Finance
• Logistics

💰 Key Highlights
• No registration fee
• International exposure across China & ASEAN
• Opportunity to pitch AI powered solutions
• Regional networking with innovators and industry players
• Platform to scale ideas and cross border collaboration

✨ This opportunity is ideal for innovators and teams who want to scale AI solutions, gain regional visibility, connect across borders, and contribute to ASEAN innovation growth.

🔗 Official Link
https://bit.ly/4thCAIEC

All credits go to the 4th China ASEAN Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition (CAIEC), published by with no copyright infringement intended.


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07/01/2026

Is your startup ready to ignite the stage? 🔥

If you’ve been building in the shadows and have a POC or MVP ready for the spotlight, your moment has arrived.

Calling on all founders, builders, and visionaries to step onto the stage at The Odyssey and share your innovation with the Western Visayas community.

This is your chance to forge your venture in fire, gaining the critical feedback and high-level insights needed to scale your impact.

Whether you are disrupting an established industry or pioneering a brand-new solution, we want to see how you are driving our region’s radiant, innovation-led future.

Event Details: 📅 January 9, 2026 📍 SM City Iloilo

Don’t let your vision go unnoticed—secure your spot today and show us what you’ve built! 🚀

Register here: 🔗 https://forms.gle/5WqdpyfwAuKCtKob7

Read the full guidelines: 🔗 https://11nk.dev/g14Nf

Proudly organized by Centralian Developer Group and hosted by Astral Visions, a tech-driven events company now under FyrLab Cohort 3.

In partnership with WVSU Business Incubator Nurturing Homegrown Innovations (BINHI) TBI and DevCon Iloilo.

13/12/2025

We deeply appreciate the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Iloilo Chapter for their invaluable support of FyrFest Iloilo 2025.

Your backing bridges the gap between established industry captains and emerging startup founders. When experienced leaders provide guidance and credibility to new ventures, the entire ecosystem moves forward. 🚀

13/12/2025

FyrLab Accelerator extends its thanks to the Iloilo Provincial Government for elevating FyrFest Iloilo 2025! 🔥

Your support event stands as proof that there is power in public-private partnership. We are honored to work alongside a leadership that actively invests in the future of our ecosystem.

11/12/2025

Highlights from FyrFest Iloilo 2025 🔥

Yesterday, we came together at The Venue for FyrFest Iloilo 2025, united by a shared goal to "Connect & Collab.” It was a day defined by insight, inspiration, and new milestones.

We started the morning with a powerful Keynote Speech by Hon. Jason Gonzales, who set the framework for how we can fuel innovation through genuine collaboration with like-minded people, founders and enablers included.

This energy carried into our Founder Stories, where we heard the authentic journeys of Mari Martirez (Rezbin), Pamela Mejia (PAMMÉ & Fibers), and James Dorado (DiaSight). The morning concluded with a dynamic Plenary Session and Open Forum, allowing our community to engage directly with these innovators.

The afternoon session marked a historic moment for our ecosystem. We held an official Agreement Signing with local business groups (PCCI-Iloilo Chapter and IBC) and the UMWAD WV Consortium as partners.

This was followed by the "Architecting Growth" Fyrside Chat. We want to recognize the key leaders involved in driving partnerships with these groups forward:
• Francis Gerona (PCCI - Iloilo Chapter)
• Ma. Luisa Segovia (Iloilo Business Club)
• Mikee Canaman (ILED Foundation)
• Dr. Carmelo Ambut (UMWAD Western Visayas Consortium)

Following the chat, the spotlight turned to the FyrLab Cohort 3 Startup Showcase. It was inspiring to hear these founders share their experiences and milestones achieved during the FyrLab acceleration program:
• Genecio “Gen” Woo (The B Academy)
• Josh Henry II Senina (MyTutor)
• Soledad Garibay (Algacon)
• Teofy Decatoria (DigiHwy)
• Christian Lexis Tan (Astral Visions)

We wrapped up the event with the CampFyr Networking session, where the real magic of connection happened—turning conversations into future collaborations.

We extend our deepest appreciation for your support. FyrFest Iloilo 2025 would not have been as successful without your help:
✨Iloilo Provincial Government
✨Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Iloilo Chapter, Inc.

For the year ahead, let's continue to connect, collab, and fuel the next chapter of our shared success.





FyrLab Accelerator is brought to you by DOST Region VI, Youth First Initiative Philippines, Inc., and UMWAD Western Visayas.

11/12/2025

The FyrLab Accelerator team would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for all of your support in making FyrFest Iloilo 2025 a success!

Thank you to all our speakers, ecosystem enablers, business groups, and our government partners for helping us fuel shared innovation milestones yesterday. 🚀

We would especially like to thank our event sponsors, whose support has helped make our event brighter and more dynamic:
✨Iloilo Provincial Government
✨Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Iloilo Chapter, Inc.

More photos coming soon!

11/12/2025

Panay News also helped us spread the word about 2025 - which turned out to be one of our most positively received events this year! 🥳

Salamat gid for the paper's Editorial team for making space for Iloilo startup sector stories. 🫶🏼

AS WESTERN Visayas continues its ascent as a premier innovation hub, FyrLab Accelerator by the NGO Youth First Initiative Philippines is set to convene the region’s founders, investors, and policymakers for FyrFest Iloilo 2025. The one-day startup conference and networking event will take place to...