Dmmmsu ATBI

16/08/2026

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𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦? 🚀

A new ₱120-million program is opening a different path for student innovators by helping them turn research and ideas into actual startup businesses.

SIBOL, CHED, DOST-PCAARRD, and Isabela State University are working with 24 state universities and colleges that already operate Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubators.

Each participating university-based incubator received ₱5 million to implement the program over two years.

Students under the program can receive mentoring, business development support, market validation, access to facilities, technical and financial assistance, and connections with industry as they develop their ideas into viable enterprises.

“The program aims to help our students move beyond research and transform their innovations into viable startup enterprises,” CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis said.

But SIBOL could go beyond simply funding student businesses. Its Joint Technical Working Group is also working to integrate entrepreneurship into higher education by enabling students to pursue startup development as an alternative to a thesis, capstone project, or on-the-job training.

This does not mean students can already replace their thesis or OJT with a startup. The alternative is still a pathway being developed under SIBOL for participating institutions and is not yet a nationwide rule covering all college students or courses.

Each participating SUC is also expected to support 10 student innovators, while the program is targeting the creation of at least 200 local enterprises by the end of its two-year implementation.

14/08/2026

𝐃𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐓𝐁𝐈 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

DMMMSU’s Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (ATBI) led the conduct of the Region 1 Technology Pitch Fest 2026, which convened innovators, researchers, mentors, and evaluators from across Region I at the Dr. Telesporo N. Boquiren Convention Hall, Pangasinan State University (PSU), Lingayen, Pangasinan, on August 5–6, 2026.

Held under the banner “Revving Towards the ACE! Let’s Raise Together, Region I,” the two-day event promoted technology transfer, commercialization, and enterprise development through pitch presentations in food and non-food categories.

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13/08/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 ‘𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲’ 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — To secure long-term investment, commercial pathways, and strategic partnerships for local agricultural and aquatic innovations, key technology-transfer leaders from Region I joined the “RAISE Forward 2026” national summit held at the DOST-PCAARRD Headquarters on August 11–14.

Leading the Region I delegation are prominent academic and project heads from Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU). The delegation is led by Dr. Nathaniel R. Alibuyog, MMSU Vice President for Research, Development, and Innovation, along with Dr. Dionisio S. Bucao, RAISE Region I Program Leader and Project Leader for Regional Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM). Joining them are Prof. Victoria Malaya, Assistant Program Leader for RAISE Region I and Project Leader for DMMMSU’s Regional Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubation (ATBI); Prof. Ethel Reynda M. Calivoso, Project Leader for the Regional Agribusiness Hub (ABH); and Dr. Love Grace D. Campano, Project Leader for the Regional Knowledge Management (KM) Hub.

The summit kicked off on August 11 with the 3rd Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitching Fest (AIPF) 2026, where regional innovators presented high-potential technologies directly to investors, industry leaders, and prospective adopters. Beyond tech exhibitions, the opening day served as a matchmaking venue to help bring academic research into commercial spaces.

The focus shifted toward long-term strategy on August 12 and 13 during the RAISE Program Sustainability Planning Workshop. Implementers assessed current benchmarks, set performance metrics, and drafted actionable roadmaps designed to keep regional technology transfer active and financially viable beyond RAISE Phase 2.

The event concludes on August 14 with the Progress Review for RAISE Program Batch 1, Phase 2, evaluating key achievements, resolving operational bottlenecks, and refining action plans for ongoing initiatives.

By participating in RAISE Forward 2026, the Region I delegation reinforces its mission to transform regional research into viable commercial enterprises that support farmers, fisherfolk, and agribusinesses across Northern Luzon.

11/08/2026

𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭
LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN — The Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Ilocos Region, led by the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Regional Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (DMMMSU-ATBI), staged the Region 1 Technology Pitch Fest 2026 at Pangasinan State University (PSU) on August 5–6, 2026.
The event was organized in collaboration with the Mariano Marcos State University Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management Office (MMSU-IPTBM), the MMSU Regional Agribusiness Hub (MMSU-ABH), and the IPTBM Projects of DMMMSU and PSU.
The two-day activity gave Consortium Member Institutions (CMIs) a platform to present technology-based innovations with strong commercialization potential. It also promoted knowledge exchange, the sharing of best practices, and the formation of strategic partnerships across the regional innovation ecosystem. On the first day, RAISE Region I project leaders and staff provided the participating innovators with technical guidance and commercialization insights.
Thirteen technology pitchers from state universities and colleges in Region 1 competed in the Food and Non-Food categories, presenting their innovations virtually before panels of evaluators.
In the Food Category, Johnmel A. Valerozo of MMSU won first place for Probiotic Vanilla Ice Cream. Rossana P. Abat of DMMMSU placed second for Nutri-Squash Bread, while Alvin S. Aguilan of PSU took third place for Binagoongang Bangus in Pouch.
In the Non-Food Category, Rex B. Basuel of PSU clinched first place for Integrated Filtration and Electrodialysis of Seawater for Cooked Salt Production. Jayson Cariaga of MMSU placed second for the NBERIC Nipahol Stove, and Jay Ron A. Masanit of DMMMSU placed third for the Spore Trap for Mulberry Leaf Rust.
The expert evaluators in the food category include Mr. Timoteo “Uncle Tom” De Guzman, Ms. Jobelle M. Raut (DTI); and Ms. Princess P. Abuan (FDA). Meanwhile, Ms. Mary Khristyna C. Doctor (Nutridense); Ms. Antonieta Evangelista; and Mr. Marlon G. Mendez for the non-food category.
Beyond the competition, the Regional Technology Pitch Fest deepened collaboration among the CMIs of the Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (ILAARRDEC). The activity advanced the RAISE Program’s goals of accelerating technology commercialization, supporting innovation-driven entrepreneurship, and strengthening the capacity of research institutions to transform research outputs into sustainable enterprises.
The activity was made possible through the funding support of the DOST-PCAARRD National RAISE Program and the cooperation of the sponsoring RAISE Projects led by Dr. Dionisio Bucao, RAISE Ilocos Program Leader and MMSU-IPTBM Project Leader; Prof. Victoria N. Malaya, Assistant Program Leader and Project Leader of the Regional ATBI; Prof. Ethel Reynda Calivoso, Project Leader of the Regional Agribusiness Hub; Engr. Jeff Peyreras, Project Leader of PSU-IPTBM; and Prof. Keneth G. Bayani, Project Leader of DMMMSU-IPTBM.

11/08/2026

🔴 LIVE NOW: 3rd Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest (AIPF)!

We are streaming live from Los Baños for the flagship innovation pitching event of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD)!

This year’s milestone event is proudly co-organized with the Capiz State University (CapSU), Cavite State University (CvSU), and the Association of PAQE Professionals, Inc. (APP).

With the theme, "Partnerships and Collaboration in Action: Accelerating Research Results for Development," AIPF continues its journey of bridging R&D and technology commercialization.

✨ What's in store at 3rd AIPF 2026?

✅ 9 startups making waves in the agri-aqua sector.
✅ 8 promising technologies from the academe
✅ 5 reverse pitchers presenting industry needs and market opportunities

💬 Join the conversation! Drop your questions and thoughts in the comments below, share this stream, and let’s shape the future of agri-aqua innovation together!

24/07/2026

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀.

The 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄–𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛 (𝐀𝐁𝐇) of Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) successfully conducted the 𝐑𝐞-𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧 at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC).

The three-day capacity-building activity brought together MSMEs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators to strengthen their knowledge and skills in agribusiness enterprise development. Through engaging lectures, interactive workshops, and hands-on mentoring sessions, participants explored key topics, including entrepreneurial mindset, business model development, enterprise planning, marketing, branding, financial management, business registration, intellectual property management, and technology promotion.

A key highlight of the training was the development and presentation of participants' enterprise plans, equipping them with practical strategies to transform their agribusiness ideas into viable and market-ready enterprises.

Hosted at DMMMSU-NLUC, the activity was supported by the 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄–𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 (𝐀𝐓𝐁𝐈) 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐒𝐔, whose team provided invaluable assistance throughout the conduct of the training and served as resource speakers in selected sessions. Their expertise and active participation further enriched the learning experience of the participants and showcased the strength of the regional innovation support system.

This initiative reflects the continuing commitment of the DOST-PCAARRD-funded RAISE Program to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization while supporting the growth of resilient and competitive agribusinesses in the Ilocos Region.

23/07/2026

Thank you

Taking that big leap of faith with Dmmmsu ATBI ❤️🙏🏻 Agyaman Kami Maam Angie, Vicky and Eden for taking time to visit and listen to our business case - we are looking forward to a fruitful partnership with you 😘

14/07/2026

In April and May 2026, design took center stage among the DOST PCAARRD Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubators (ATBIs) through a collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry's Design Center of the Philippines (DTI-DCP).

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gCU6TC

Small enterprises supported under a government program will be equipped with branding, packaging design, and design management to help them thrive...