The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) students of Saint Louis University (SLU) achieved remarkable success at the 25th North Luzon Innovation and Technology Transfer (NLITT) Summit held on 23-25 April 2025 at Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City.
Securing both First and Third Place awards, the students innovative solutions in agriculture and food processing were inspired by the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) reverse pitching sessions and were initially showcased at the 2025 CordInnovation Innovation Pitching Series.
SoilScan, awarded First Place in the agriculture category, is a smart mobile application designed to revolutionize farming practices. It scans soil and delivers real-time nutrient insights, empowering farmers to make informed decisions instantly. By optimizing fertilizer usage and improving crop planning, SoilScan boosts agricultural productivity while reducing waste and environmental impact. The application specifically addresses the pain points of strawberry farmers from Benguet State University, offering a practical solution to enhance yield and soil management.
EchoAnalytix, which earned Third Place in the food processing category, is an advanced analytics platform that transforms customer feedback into actionable business insights. By leveraging sentiment analysis, trend detection, and real-time alerts, EchoAnalytix helps food processing companies enhance product quality, swiftly address customer needs, and stay ahead of market trends through an intuitive, all-in-one dashboard. EchoAnalytix specifically aims to reduce the incidence of bad product returns for Gift of Grace’s Kimchi, providing critical support for quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
These accomplishments affirm United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4: Quality Education and 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. They underscore the third-year BSCS students’ technical excellence, innovative spirit, and commitment to developing impactful solutions that address real-world challenges. (Article by Josephine Dela Cruz, Faculty, CS-CA Dept)
