RAISE CAR Regional Agribusiness Hub

02/07/2026

📍DAY 2 | Regional Echo Agribusiness Mentoring Series (ABMS) Batch 2

The Regional Echo Agribusiness Mentoring Series (ABMS) Batch 2, funded by DOST-PCAARRD through the RAISE Program and conducted in partnership with the Benguet State University – RAISE Agribusiness Hub (BSU-ABH) and Apayao State College – Innovation and Technology Promotion and Business Management (ASC-IPTBM), successfully concluded its second day at Apayao State College – Luna Campus.

Participants deepened their understanding of Business Plan Development and the Business Model Canvas (BMC) through an engaging lecture and workshop facilitated by Mr. Samuel L. Duyan, where they developed and refined business models for their own technologies.

The learning continued with Dr. Karen B. Gaerlan, who guided participants in preparing their Technology Commercialization Plan and Enterprise Plan, equipping them with practical strategies to transform research outputs into sustainable and market-ready ventures.

The two-day mentoring series concluded with the closing remarks of Ms. Mirasol L. Agpuldo, followed by the awarding of certificates to the resource speakers and participants in recognition of their valuable contributions and active participation.

Thank you to all our speakers, partners, and participants for making the Regional Echo ABMS Batch 2 a meaningful and successful learning experience. Together, we continue to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization in the region. 🌱✨

-CAR

29/06/2026

‎𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐨 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐀𝐁𝐌𝐒) 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐 is being conducted at Apayao State College, San Isidro Sur, Luna, Apayao through the RAISE Program, funded by DOST-PCAARRD, under the collaboration of the Benguet State University – RAISE Agribusiness Hub (BSU-ABH) and the Apayao State College – Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (ASC-IPTBM).
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‎The program formally opened with welcoming remarks from 𝘋𝘳. 𝘙𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘈. 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘰, who highlighted the importance of innovation, collaboration, and technology commercialization in advancing the agribusiness sector.
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‎Participants explored the fundamentals of developing an entrepreneurial mindset through the session of 𝘋𝘳. 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘉. 𝘎𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯 on Entrepreneurial Mindset for R&D Commercialization. They also learned the essentials of preparing a feasibility study through the lecture and workshop facilitated by 𝘋𝘳. 𝘋𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘈. 𝘎𝘢𝘯𝘰, where participants began developing feasibility studies for their own technologies.
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‎The activity gathered technology generators, researchers, faculty members, extension workers, and RAISE staff in support of building stronger innovation and commercialization efforts in the region.
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23/06/2026

𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑺𝑬 𝑪𝑨𝑹 𝑨𝑩𝑯 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒏 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑷𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈

"Great technologies do not succeed because they are technically superior. They succeed because people understand their value."

This was the core message emphasized by Ms. Jovelyn P. Lao-e, faculty member of the College of Information Sciences (CIS), during the free webinar titled "Technology Pitching Seminar and Workshop" held on June 22, 2026, via Zoom.
Organized by the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Program in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) through its Regional Agribusiness Hub (ABH), the event aimed to equip researchers, innovators, and technology developers with the skills needed to effectively communicate the value and impact of their innovations.
The webinar formally opened with remarks from Dr. Karen B. Gaerlan, Project Leader ABH who presented the rationale, objectives, and significance of the activity. According to Dr. Gaerlan, the webinar sought to bridge the critical gap between research and development (R&D) and commercialization. She emphasized that innovations can only create meaningful impact when they reach and are adopted by their intended users, noting that effective communication and strategic pitching are essential in translating research outputs into practical solutions for communities and industries.

Serving as the resource speaker, Ms. Lao-e engaged participants by posing a thought-provoking question: “How many of you have worked on research projects, product innovations, startup ideas, or technology solutions that you genuinely believe could make a difference? With those products that you have worked on, are those innovations or projects already being used by hundreds or thousands of individuals?”
Throughout her presentation, Ms. Lao-e discussed the fundamentals of technology pitching and the key elements of a persuasive pitch deck. She highlighted strategies for effectively communicating the value proposition, societal impact, and commercialization potential of technologies to prospective buyers, industry partners, investors, funding agencies, and other stakeholders.

She further underscored that many promising innovations fail to gain traction not because they lack potential, but because their value is not communicated clearly and convincingly.
Following the lecture, the program proceeded with a workshop orientation on pitch deck development facilitated by Ms. Clarisse Danis, Project Technical Assistant I of ABH. The orientation served as a preparatory session for the upcoming face-to-face Pitch Festival in Apayao State College (ASC) on July 2, 2026.
The webinar concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Gaerlan, who synthesized the key insights shared throughout the session and expressed her appreciation to Ms. Lao-e for her valuable contribution. Reinforcing the importance of purposeful communication in innovation promotion, she reminded participants that “a great pitch is not about impressing people; it is about moving people to action.”

🖊️Philip Nalimang (BSDC Intern)

19/06/2026

17/06/2026

📢 F R E E W E B I N A R!

🎤 Technology Pitch Seminar and Workshop

Join this specialized seminar and workshop designed to help participants develop compelling, persuasive, and market-oriented technology and product pitches. Learn how to effectively communicate the value, benefits, and commercialization potential of your innovations to prospective buyers, industry partners, investors, funding agencies, and other stakeholders.

📅 Program Details
• Mode: Virtual (Zoom)
• Date: June 22, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Module Output: Pitch Deck of your R&D output subject for review by the evaluator

👥 Who Can Join?
• Researchers
• Technology Generators
• RAISE Project Staff
• Personnel from CAR Consortium Member Institutes (CMIs)
• Owners/developers of technologies or products registered with a Utility Model or Patent

🎯 Why Join?
✔ Enhance your skills in developing and delivering effective, persuasive, and market-oriented technology pitches.
✔ Build confidence in presenting and communicating the value proposition and commercialization potential of your technologies.
✔ Receive expert guidance in preparing professional pitch decks for investors, partners, and funding agencies.
✔ Advance your innovations toward technology transfer, investment opportunities, and commercialization.

📝 Register now through the QR Code or via the link:
[https://forms.gle/eP7QMagXWm8VvS8n7]

💡 Take the next step in transforming your research outputs into impactful and market-ready innovations. See you at the Technology Pitch Seminar and Workshop! 🚀

29/04/2026

16/02/2026

🌱𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦?🚀

Calling all aspiring and existing agripreneurs!
Start building your agribusiness from the ground up and learn the real skills behind successful farm-based enterprises 🌾💡

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📚 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵:
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🎯 Perfect for:
• Beginners with business ideas
• Farmers & entrepreneurs wanting to scale up

📌𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 — 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸!
𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘙 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘵 https://forms.gle/V4XdAUA9CNawezxb6

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06/02/2026

5 Februrary 2026
𝗨𝗦𝗲𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗧𝗕𝗜/𝗜𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗕𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
Personnel from the University of Southeastern Philippines - Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement Program (USeP RAISE) led by project leader Nash N. Reginio visited BSU’s Agri-based Technology Business Incubator/Innovation Center (BSU-ATBI/IC) and Business Affairs Office to learn and share best practices.
ATBI/IC Director Ruth C. Diego welcomed the visitors, stating that BSU is open to new ideas. “We like to share what we learn and learn what you know. This is not a one-man island—we need to work with everybody,” she said.
Diego, with Intellectual Property Management Office Director Cynthia D. Garambas, and project leaders Dr. Karen B. Gaerian and Russel B. Dolendo engaged in a productive discussion with the USeP RAISE visitors.
After their ATBI/IC visit, the USeP RAISE team was welcomed by BSU VP for Business Affairs Josel M. Florentin at the University Business Affairs Office. Another productive discussion about IGPs happened, followed by a tour of the Food Processing Center, RSDC Canteen, Garments, Marketing Center, and BSU Coffee Shop. This was facilitated by Business Affairs Director Rashid B. Lokines.//EBawang

16/01/2026

📢 𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑺𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑶𝑭 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑺 📢

𝚁𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝙴𝚌𝚑𝚘 𝚘𝚗 𝙰𝚐𝚛𝚒𝚋𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝙼𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜
𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝐴𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑀𝐼 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠!

We are pleased to announce the extension of the Call for Participants for 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆 3: 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈. This extension is intended to provide more interested individuals the opportunity to register and participate in the upcoming module.

📅 New Schedule: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟕,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

We encourage everyone to share this post and the registration link with colleagues, friends, or partners who may be interested. Your support will help us reach more participants and ensure the successful conduct of the activity.

🔗 Registration link: https://forms.gle/mWFvYGUoV813WEBU6

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
• 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚: Virtual via zoom (lecture) and google classroom (submission of outputs)

• 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙥𝙪𝙩: Enterprise Plan of your R&D output subject for review by the RAISE CAR ABH team (For participants who have technology ready for commercialization)

• 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨: Resource speaker from RAISE ABH Project Team and mentors from its pool of experts.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧?
• RAISE Project staff, researchers, and technology generators from CAR CMIs
• All interested participants
• Must have an innovative technology or product registered with 𝙐𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧?
• Gain practical mentorship on conducting the Enterprise Plan of your R&D outputs.
• Prepare R&D outputs toward commercialization.
• Build your capacity in agribusiness research & development.
• Enterprise plan evaluated and reviewed by the ABH Team.

Thank you, and we look forward to your participation!