Pointwest, a Filipino IT-BPM service provider, partnered with AWS to host the GenAI Spark Hackathon, encouraging Filipino college students to develop real-world applications using generative AI (GenAI).
Eleven universities participated in the hackathon, with students creating prototypes focused on various fields.
University of the Philippines-Los Baños students Albrave Albayda, Angel Naguio, and Ben Bensali were named the winners of the hackathon, besting eight other teams from ten universities with their prototype of a 360-degree dashboard and chatbot for Human Resources professionals and managers.
De La Salle University students Paul Ivan Enclonar, Arrow Paquera, and Derek Burias came in second place for their SMS-based messaging service that provides relevant information to farmers.
Nathaniel Mercado, Petter Sapalo, and Sean Caranzo from the University of the Philippines-Diliman completed the top three winners with their idea of an application that can generate exercises for teachers and students.
Pointwest CEO Mitch Gross emphasized the transformative potential of GenAI in boosting creativity, productivity, and scientific discovery.
He highlighted the winning projects as testaments to this potential and the role GenAI can play in various industries.
Pointwest offers various programs to help businesses and students navigate the world of GenAI. They provide boot camps and internship opportunities to equip the next generation with the skills needed to leverage this emerging technology.