Xinyx Unlocked 2025
Think Big | Build Smart | Go Forward
Xinyx Unlocked is the flagship talent development initiative of Xinyx Design. It serves as a gateway for brilliant young talents to demonstrate their capabilities, solve real-world problems, and gain recognition.
Xinyx Unlocked 2025 Finalists
Innovation Challenge

Caraga State University
Power-Efficient Design of a 10-bit Asynchronous SAR ADC in 65nm CMOS for IoT Medical Sensors
Student Innovators:
Bolastig, Crissa Mae, G.
Arquion, Geraldine, K.
Gallanas, Joanne Ivy, Y.
Mentor:
Calimpusan, Re-Ann Cristine, O.

Colegio de Muntinlupa
PelioScope: Wearable Emotion Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks with Haar Cascade for Individuals with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Student Innovators:
Imperial, Trisha Mae K.
Lo, Jiao Shih L.
Pangilinan, Kristy Rose Z.
Mentor:
Marquez, Ricrey E.

FAITH Colleges
DrowzEye: A Real-Time Computer Vision-Based System for Driver Drowsiness Detection and Emergency Location Alerts
Student Innovators:
Flores, Alyssa Rose M.
Pecho, John Renniel Q.
Pedraja, Alliah Bianca T.
Vivas, Shane Mykaela S.
Mentor:
Burdeos, Marco A.

National University
GlucoBuddy: Development of Optical Sensor-Integrated Device for Non-Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes Management
Student Innovators:
Sanglitan, Audreen Louise A.
Cultura, Fritzie Mhae V.
Era, Shaen Dollykaeh S.
Mama, Bryant Carlo C.
Mentor:
Ranada, Jonrey V.

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
CytoScope: An Automated Early Detection of Cervical Cancer from Conventional Pap Smears and Liquid-Based Cytology using Deep Learning for Squamous Cell Classification
Student Innovators:
Gabonada, Ernest John N.
Malunes, Jaesar Justin P.
Mentor:
Adrales, Lorelyn F

Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila
Mistify: An IoT-Integrated Smart Dry Misting System with Urban Greening for Thermal Comfort in Public Waiting Sheds
Student Innovators:
Asaytono, Leizly Joy B.
Dimapilis, Katelyn-Ann A.
Madara, Jane M.
Silvestre, Lara Denisse J.
Somera, Lhevinne Victoria M
Mentor:
Engr. Margallo, Francois B

Technological University of the Philippines – Manila
Obstruction-Adaptive Traffic Light Control Optimization Using Deep Reinforcement Learning and Cloud-Based Vehicle and Obstruction Detection from IoT Cameras
Student Innovators:
Lagramada, John Louis D.
Evangelista, Arianne Joy D.
Mentor:
Jessica S. Velasco

Technological University of the Philippines – Manila
LUNAS X: Implementation of IoT Technology to Raspberry Pi-Based Mobile NPWT Device with Remote Monitoring and Notification System via Web Application
Student Innovators:
Jovellanos, Miko Angelo D.
Corpuz, Christian Paul T.
Jalil, Al-Rhassid D.
Miralles, Carl Louie Q.
San Andres, Lilibeth G.
Mentor:
Monilar, Edmund G.

University of Southern Mindanao
Design and Development of a Compact EEG Headband for
Seizure Prediction through Machine Learning Algorithms.
Student Innovators:
Caracena, John Levie A.
Getrosa, Precious Kristal Grace C.
Palomero, Shekaina Jean D.
Dela Rama, K S.
Mentor:
Toledo, Marc Macbeth M.

University of the Philippines – Diliman
AQUASEAL AUTOBARRIER: A Self-Activating Flood Mitigation System for Urban River Wall Vulnerabilities
Student Innovators:
Morales, Samantha Nicole, B.
Pagtulingan, Freddie Jr., R.
Mentor:
Austria, Isabel
Unlocked 2025 Prizes
Collegiate Category



PHP 100,000.00
2025 Champion Unlockers
PHP 30,000.00
2025 First Placer Unlockers
PHP 20,000.00
2025 Second Placer Unlockers
10 Finalists who will proceed to the Live Pitching Round will also receive a seed fund amounting PHP 10,000.00
What happened Last Year?
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