The Innovation Lab
Are you ready to build the future? 🚀
The Innovation Lab is the flagship hackathon of the Alliance of Computer Science Students – UPLB, held annually. This year, it challenges students to apply creativity, collaboration, and user-centered thinking to design solutions for real-world agricultural challenges through technology. Whether you’re a visual designer, programmer, or a problem-solver at heart, this is your moment to shine!
Join the competition, put your skills to the test, and get a chance to win awesome prizes!
🥇 1st Place: ₱7,000
🥈 2nd Place: ₱3,500
🥉 3rd Place: ₱1,500
🎁 Plus: Exclusive swag for the winners!
How to Join?
This competition is open exclusively to currently enrolled Undergraduate Students.
Review the Event Timeline below to confirm your availability for all required online and face-to-face sessions.
Form a team with a minimum of three (3) to a maximum of five (5) members.
Click the "Request to Join" button above to start answering the registration form. Each team member must register within the registration period. Otherwise, a member will not be considered as part of the team.
Check your email right after you submit your registration and follow the instructions provided to confirm your participation in the event.
Please wait until you receive another email confirming the approval of your team participation. The email will contain the Zoom meeting credentials for the Opening Ceremony & Workshop.
Event Timeline
Phase 1: Elimination Round
🗓️ Feb. 1-19, 2026: Registration Period
🎉 Feb. 21, 2026: Opening Ceremony & Workshop (Online via Zoom)
💡 Feb. 22-28, 2026: Development Block
⏰ Mar. 1, 2026: Submission Deadline
⚖️ Mar. 2-4, 2026: Judging of Submissions
Phase 2: Final Round
🏆 Mar. 4, 2026: Announcement of Finalists
🧑🏫 Mar. 5, 2026: Mentorship Session
🚀 Mar. 5-6, 2026: Final Round Preparations
🎯 Mar. 7, 2026: Culmination Day (F2F at UPLB)
Event Primer: Link
The future of agriculture needs your innovation. Assemble your team, register now, and build solutions that matter.