Bridging Tradition and Innovation: HIC Philippines 2025 Unveils Esteemed Partners Across Sectors

As Leave a Nest Philippines prepares to host another year of the Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference (HIC) Philippines 2025, we are proud to introduce our valued partners who will join us on November 8, 2025. This year's conference continues our mission to bridge the gap between research, industry, government, and community sectors, fostering an ecosystem where innovation and collaboration thrive. 

In line with the theme, the "Decoding Traditions, Recoding Innovation: Navigating Toward Adaptive Solutions," HIC PH 2025 aims to highlight the balance between heritage and modernity - exploring how traditional knowledge and practices can inform Our partners share this vision and will play integral roles in enriching the discussions, igniting collaboration, and driving forward actionable outcomes. Our partners share this vision and will play integral roles in enriching the discussions, igniting collaboration, and driving forward actionable outcomes.

HIC Splash Session Partner 

With our partners, we allow promising researchers and innovators to have an avenue to present their ideas and technologies to a diverse audience of experts, investors, and collaborators. With our partners, we allow promising researchers and innovators to have an avenue to present their ideas and technologies to a diverse audience of experts, investors, and collaborators. The session aims to provide the audience and partners with valuable perspectives from researchers and encourage meaningful interactions between them. This enables us to elevate outstanding projects, paving the way for continued This enables us to elevate outstanding projects, paving the way for continued development and future collaboration. 

UntroD Capital Asia Pte.

UntroD Capital With four Japan funds and a Singapore-based global arm, we invest in early-stage startups across Southeast Asia. As we launch our second global fund, we aim to further deepen our presence and impact in the region. As we launch our second global fund, we aim to further deepen our presence and impact in the region.

Panel Session Partners 

We are joined by our industry partners, who represent leading companies and thought leaders across various disciplines. During the panel session, partner organizations will present their ideas to drive progress in science and technology and address key challenges facing the sector in the country. The session will also feature an exchange of insights among participating partners, encouraging dialogue and collaboration that can lead to innovative solutions and strengthened partnerships for national Through their participation, we aim to spark cross-sector communication that Through their participation, we aim to spark cross-sector communication that moves beyond theoretical solutions and toward practical, collaborative initiatives.

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation	Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC)Through the years, APC was able to grow its local business as more Ajinomoto brands. like Crispy Fry®, AJI-GINISA® and Sarsaya®. Its head office, sales offices and factories are collectively known as the APC group. mission is to contribute to food and wellness, and to better lives for the future. The health initiatives include the promotion of vegetable consumption through the I Love Veggie-licious® campaign and the reduction of sodium intake The health initiatives include the promotion of vegetable consumption through the I Love Veggie-licious® campaign and the reduction of sodium intake through BawAsin®. The two factories in Bulacan and Cebu are powered by 100% renewable energy as part of their commitment to sustainability.
FiberCraze Co.	FiberCraze Their primary innovation is the creation of fabrics with unique functionalities, particularly focusing on health and environmental benefits. One of their notable technologies includes developing anti-mosquito One of their notable technologies includes developing anti-mosquito fabrics, which are designed to repel mosquitoes and provide protection against mosquito-borne diseases. Additionally, Fiber Craze may also be involved in creating sustainable textiles, using natural fibers or environmentally-friendly fibers. Additionally, Fiber Craze may also be involved in creating sustainable textiles, using natural fibers or environmentally-friendly processes, though specific details would depend on their current focus and projects.
Focus Systems Corporation	Focus Systems Corporation, founded in April 1, 1977, is an IT related company which is keen in carrying out their corporate slogan "Tech with Heart. business operations revolve around System integration, Information security, and IT services (consulting, development, operations, and maintenance). With their heart to bring happiness, Focus Systems partnered with researchers, startups, and other companies to work on projects in fields outside of IT As Focus Systems continues to trigger and think together with interdisciplinary teams in Japan, they are also interested in extending their initiatives to other countries, as they see the potential in collaboration between IT and other fields in Southeast Asia. As Focus Systems continues to trigger and think together with interdisciplinary teams in Japan, they are also interested in extending their initiatives to other countries, as they see the potential in collaboration between IT and other fields.
Tenchijin Inc.	Tenchijin As a certified JAXA Venture partner with access to JAXA 's resources and expertise, we analyze meteorological and geographical data from various earth observation satellites to address 's resources and expertise, we analyze meteorological and geographical data from various earth observation satellites to address environmental and infrastructure challenges. Our technical excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Minister of Health, Labor and Labor and Welfare Award at the 7th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards in 2024.

Ignition Session Partner

The conference will focus on uncovering and accelerating innovative ideas that address pressing issues with the help of our partner, Lockheed Martin. The Ignition Session is a hackathon-type session that aims to foster collaboration among attendees as they work together to address challenges aligned with the partner's chosen theme. Participants will form groups composed of different backgrounds to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas that can lead to practical solutions. These collaborative efforts may also serve as a foundation for future research projects and long-term partnerships. These collaborative efforts may also serve as a foundation for future research projects and long-term partnerships.

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Lockheed Martin The company's all-domain mission solutions and 21st The company's all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. A trusted partner to the Philippines for over six decades, Lockheed Martin has provided mission-ready capabilities across air, land, and sea domains to tackle security challenges, support national development, and propel the Philippines into a new era of security. A trusted partner to the Philippines for over six decades, Lockheed Martin has provided mission-ready capabilities across air, land, and sea domains to tackle security challenges, support national development, and propel the nation towards its goal of establishing an independent, dynamic, and future-ready defense posture. More information at Lockheedmartin.com

University Co-Organizer

The assembly of the leading drivers of innovation has been made possible through the support of our venue partner, the Quezon City University - MainThe university also encourages its community of students, educators, and researchers to actively participate in the discussions, fostering the advancement of knowledge and innovation across all disciplines. The university also encourages its community of students, educators, and researchers to actively participate in the discussions, fostering the advancement of knowledge and innovation across all disciplines.

Quezon City University 

Sparking Adaptive Solutions through Collaboration 

As the Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference Philippines 2025 is nearing, the future of collaboration among companies, organizations, researchers, and These esteemed partners allow for the continuous development of science and technology, focusing on fostering These esteemed partners allow for the continuous development of science and technology, focusing on fostering innovation and improving sustainability in the Philippines. 

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Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference Philippines 2025
Date: (in seconds) November 8, 2025
Time: 1 minute 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Venue: (in Japanese only) Quezon City University - Main Campus
Theme:. Decoding Traditions, Recoding Innovation: Navigating Toward Adaptive Solutions

Learn more about HIC PH by visiting this link:. https://hic.lne.st/en/schedule/ph2025/. 

To join this exciting collaboration, you may attend the event through the link below - free admission for students, researchers, and government-affiliated participants. 

https://global.lne.st/Attend-HICPH2025