May 13, 2026– Local innovations of the Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) designed to serve communities in Aurora Province are now among the recognized entries in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Global Top 100 across various categories.
A total of 18 ASCOT entries were recognized in this year’s WURI rankings, highlighting the College’s initiatives on sustainability, environmental conservation, cultural preservation, governance, entrepreneurship, education, biodiversity protection, and community resilience. ASCOT also ranked No. 337 worldwide in WURI 2026.
Under the leadership of ASCOT President Dr. Renato G. Reyes, the College continues to strengthen its commitment to practical, research-driven, and people-centered innovations through its vision, “ASCOT to the World, in the World, and for the World.”
Here are ASCOT’s globally recognized innovations proving that local ideas can create world-class impact:
Rank 4 – Digital & AI Transformation in Strategy and Management ASCOT-B.O.T – AI-Assisted Institutional Memory and Governance System
Rank 8 – Culture/Values HABI – Revitalizing Sabutan Weaving through Research and Community Knowledge Transfer
Rank 12 – Student Mobility and Openness SINDAYAW – A Cultural Platform Advancing Student Mobility and International Collaboration
Rank 13 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved ASCOT S.H.E.L.T.E.R. – Sustainable Hub for Empowerment, Livelihood, Technology, Education, and Resilience
Rank 17 – Interdisciplinary & Integrated Research FERNtasTECH – Innovative Edible Fern Farming through Soil Conservation and Soilless Technology
Rank 23 – Cost-Effective Management Watt a Difference – ASCOT Goes Green and Smart in Campus Management
Rank 26 – Representative Research Project Blue Ocean Economy Strategy for Sustainable Development of Aurora Province
Rank 34 – University Brand and Reputation A Symbol, A Spirit – ASCOT’s Global Brand and Reputation in Action
Rank 44 – University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects Crunch, Earth, and Heritage – Bringing the Flavor of Pako to the World
Rank 49 – Empowerment-Based Management KAMBAL-PUNO – Indigenous Forest Restoration through Community Engagement
Rank 51 – Infrastructure/Technology Ermita Hill Creative and Cultural Hub
Rank 55 – Entrepreneurial Culture and Ecosystem Enterprise Forward! – A 6-Year Collaborative Extension Program for Entrepreneurs
Rank 61 – Visionary Leadership Internalizing Internationalization through Connection, Service, and Visionary Leadership
Rank 70 – SDG & ESG-Based Responses to Global Challenges ZERO Waste – A Student-led Sustainability Initiative
Rank 84 – Social Impact Through Knowledge Transfer Empowering Civil Society Organizations for Biodiversity Conservation
Rank 86 – Industrial Application PUSH THE BOTON ON! – Boton Biopesticide for Eco-Friendly Farming
Rank 92 – Crisis Management Nature’s Calling – Podcast as a Crisis-Responsive Tool for Environmental Governance
Rank 94 – Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty Pages of Peace – ASCOT Library’s Peace Corner for Student Support and Engagement
To all the champions, researchers, writers, faculty members, students, innovators, extension workers, and teams behind these initiatives — Congratulations!
Your passion, creativity, and dedication continue to inspire the ASCOT community to dream bigger, innovate further, and soar even higher.
Indeed, ASCOT is not just participating in global conversations — ASCOT is creating impact for the world.
