UMian’s idea for startup wins Lumloman sa Dakbayan 2019
An idea for a ‘vertical’ farming technique using hydroponics as an alternative to often problematic agricultural land use was triumphant in the recently concluded Kadayawan Innovation Camp- Lumloman sa Dabaw 2019.
Louie Roma, an AB Political Science graduate from the University of Mindanao dubbed his vertical farming idea ‘Verde’, with the technology involved utilizing off-grid solar power panels, a water pump machine, deep cycle battery, and grower lights.
Verde is projected to grow 500 heads of lettuce or any agriculture crop within a month in a very limited urban garden space.
Roma’s win will mean he will get the support of Lumloman sa Dakbayan’s organizers into developing the technology needed for his idea.
Lumloman sa Dakbayan is a startup competition that aims to gather teams of students, developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Davao Region to create technology utilizing blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Robotics, Internet-of-Things, and Cloud Computing in addressing social issues in Agriculture, Tourism, Transportation, Environmental Sustainability, and Disaster Risk Reduction.
The event was organized through the collaboration of Davao-based Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), government agencies, and the private sector which includes University of Mindanao’s UMasenso Hub, UPGraDe (UP-MIN), AGILab (USeP), DevCon, DICT and Kadena Hub.
Organizers added that more bootcamps, the hackathon, and pitching events will be conducted in the city in the coming months to aid more startups commercialize their ideas and technology.
