SOCCSKSARGEN, WV consortia share R&D and startup initiatives for development

The SOCCSKSARGEN Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (SOXIEERDC), and Startup Innovation Consortium to Accelerate Development in SOCCSKARGEN (SICAD-SOX) conducted a joint study mission with the Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (WVCIEERD), and the Unified Movement in Western Visayas to Accelerate Startup and Spin-off Development
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Tech assistance gives hope to PDLs in Antique

Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in Antique are set to receive technological assistance and access to college education through the project, “Holistic Opportunities and People’s Empowerment (HOPE) in Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) through CEST”. There is HOPE for the PDLs to overcome personal, economic, social and civic deficiencies while in the confines
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Space to stimulate innovative ideas opens in Guimaras

The iHub or Innovation Hub located at the Guimaras State University Main Campus in Buenavista, Guimaras is now open for starting entrepreneurs, innovators and students. The iHub is a space where startups can be nurtured, and key players like enablers, investors, and accelerators can gather, collaborate, share information, and provide assistance to startups. “The space
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Mobile app project for small boats undergoes final testing

The mobile application also known as SEAWAVeS app for small boats undergoes final testing. The project, “Design and Development of a Low-Cost Mobile Data Acquisition System for Small Crafts”, led by Aklan State University (ASU) professor, Prof. Julie Ann A. Salido, is being funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Philippine Council for
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Trappist, Nonnie’s Delicacies awarded ownership of DOST-funded equipment

Trappist Monastic Food Products and Nonnie’s Delicacies and Food Products were awarded Certificates of Ownership (COO) for successfully completing their refund for the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 Innovation-Enabling Fund or SETUP 4.0-iFund. Trappist availed of the program back in 2012 and 2016 to acquire production equipment such
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WVCIEERD recognized for strong support, contributions in R&D

The Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and  Development (WVCIEERD) bagged the Kabalikat Consortium Award of the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). In the recently concluded 13th DOST-PCIEERD Anniversary Celebration held on June 28, 2023, at The Manila Hotel, the WVCIEERD received the Kabalikat Consortium Award as recognition of
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NSTW 2023 in Iloilo closes, DOST names next host region

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially closed the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration in Iloilo City on November 26, 2023 at the Iloilo Convention Center. Joining the Closing Program were DOST executives, Usec. Maridon O. Sahagun, Usec. Sancho A. Mabborang, and Asec. Diane N. Ignacio, together with DOST VI
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PSTO Antique now has a house to call its own

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, together with DOST VI Regional Director Rowen Gelonga, led the inauguration of the newly constructed Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) building in Sibalom, Antique, today. The establishment of the PSTO building is a strategic move aimed at enhancing the
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