Ateneo Blue Nest Startups Win National Champion and First Runner-Up at Shell LiveWIRE 2025​

(Left image) Grand Champion Greentech Ecobooster PH, (Right image, L-R) Mariela Alcaparas of AIPO, Greentech Ecobooster PH's principal inventor Rommel Bernardo, Pili AdheSeal Inc.'s CEO and inventor Mark Kennedy Bantugon, Bryan Erfe of AIPO, and Daniella Guerrero of AIPO.

Metro Manila, Philippines — September 2025 — Two startups from the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) incubation program Blue Nest achieved top honors at the Shell LiveWIRE 2025 National Competition. LiveWIRE was held in conjunction with Echelon Philippines 2025, one of Asia’s leading startup and innovation conferences.

Among more than 500 applicants nationwide, Greentech Ecobooster PH was awarded National Champion, receiving ₱1 million in equity-free funding, while Pili AdheSeal Inc. was named First Runner-Up, securing ₱500,000 in equity-free funding. Greentech Ecobooster PH is advancing turbulator technology that enhances fuel efficiency by reducing fuel consumption by up to 60% while lowering exhaust emissions by as much as 98%. Pili AdheSeal Inc. is developing a high-performance, sustainable adhesive derived from Pili tree sap, offering a viable alternative to synthetic adhesives for use in aerospace manufacturing and other industrial applications.

“These remarkable wins highlight the strength of Ateneo’s innovation ecosystem and the dedication of our entrepreneurs in addressing pressing challenges through sustainable business solutions." said Bryan Erfe, AIPO's Business Development Officer who has witnessed these two startups grow in the last 4-5 years. From ideation to incubation and now to national recognition, Blue Nest remains committed to empowering founders who create meaningful impact.

Shell LiveWIRE is Shell’s flagship enterprise development program designed to strengthen local economies by supporting entrepreneurs with innovative solutions for sustainability, energy transition, and social development.​

Ateneo Intellectual Property Office Delegation at Echelon 2025

As a community partner of Echelon Philippines 2025, organized by e27 in partnership with Brainsparks, AIPO also engaged with investors, founders, and innovation leaders from across the region, including Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and various parts of the Philippines. The conference provided a platform to explore collaborations and strengthen support for startups building sustainable and socially impactful ventures. The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office, through Blue Nest, continues to champion innovation-driven enterprises and foster an environment where Filipino startups can thrive locally and globally.

If you have an idea that could change the world, contact us and join the Blue Nest Program today: ​aipo@ateneo.edu.