Technology Business Incubation
ABOUT
The Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Office assists in the commercialization of technologies developed by faculty, students, researchers and other individuals by helping them through various modalities including technology validation, product development, mentorship, fund sourcing and networking and linkaging that will pave the way for possible spinoffs and technology transfer. It also aids in the creation and development of enterprises by nurturing and developing business concepts and ideas. Currently, the office implements two (2) DOST funded TBIs: the ATBI DAP-AYAN, which is funded by DOST-PCAARRD and the Bannuar TBI which is funded by DOST-PCIEERD. Dap-Ayan is focused on catering incubatees that are into agri-aqua food products development, and agri-aqua production management while Bannuar is focused on catering incubatees with tech-based and tech-enabled products.
VISION
To be the lead technology business incubator in Region 1.
MISSION
The TBI is committed to boosting economic activities through enterprise creation, business development and technology transfer and commercialization by designing extensive activities, maintaining strong linkages with public and private organizations and providing facilities and equipment.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- Develop interest in technology business incubation
To develop an interest in technology business incubation, the MMSU TBI should be able to:
a. increase awareness of the role and importance of technology business incubation; and
b. develop interest among students, faculty, non-teaching personnel, startups, and existing businesses to join the incubation program.
- Establish strong linkages
To establish strong linkages, the MMSU TBI should be able to:
a. develop a strong link with educational institutions, government, and non-government organizations, and industries; and
b. promote collaborations and forge agreements toward the creation and development of businesses within the community.
- Develop entrepreneurial spirit
To develop an entrepreneurial spirit, the MMSU TBI should be able to:
a. design intensive curricula
b. provide avenues for showcasing business ideas;
c. provide access to workspaces and shared facilities;
d. initiate networking activities; and
e. provide business assistance to launch and accelerate businesses.;
- Move towards sustainability
To attain sustainability, the TBI aims to:
a. continuously coordinate with the research unit in the conduct of researches that support the programs of the TBI;
b. intensify technology transfer and commercialization initiatives;
c. look for funding opportunities; and
d. improve the facilities necessary for the implementation of TBI activities
Technology Business Incubation Organizational Structure
DOST PCAARRD MMSU AGRI-AQUA TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS INCUBATOR (ATBI)
The Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (ATBI) Program is one of the strategies identified by DOST-PCAARRD to commercialize the technologies and outputs of local agri-aqua research and development (R&D) inputs. It is established to encourage, support, and nurture the development of mature agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR)-based technologies into viable commercial agribusiness ventures for economic development.
Why DAP-AYAN?
Dap-ayan, in its Ilocano context, is a place of convergence—to relax, to meet for community concern, and a venue for other activities. Thus, MMSU ATBI Dap-Ayan is set to become a commonplace of convergence, communication and collaboration between and among key players of development.
How does the ATBI support individuals to build a startup business?
ATBI helps…
As a part of its goal to encourage the establishment of technology-based businesses, ATBI provides assistance to incubatees in business planning and actual business operations.
ATBI educates…
ATBI conducts seminars and training that can help entrepreneurs improve their knowledge about business operations. It also provides a venue where an incubatee can further develop his or her product
DOST-MMSU Bannuar Technology Business Incubator
The DOST-MMSU Bannuar TBI is an incubator funded by the Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) under the Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneurship (HEIRIT) Program. It aims to nurture and develop tech-based and tech-enabled products aimed at creating viable enterprises and improving existing businesses that will contribute to revenue and employment generation in the Region.
Services/Activities
- Idea Generation
- Hackathons
- Bootcamps
- Open Idea presentations
- Technology Validation
- Trainings
- Entrepreneurship
- Business strategy development
- Business management
- Skills training
- Mentorship and coaching
- Product prototype development
- Business model development
- Business plan preparation
- Business Pitching
- Linkaging and Networking
- Financial matching and fund sourcing
- Market access
- Business registration
- IP Package Assistance
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Use of TBI facilities and other basic services
Eligible applicants
- Seed and development stage
- Startups
- MSMEs in their growth stage
How to become an incubatee
As Founder/Technology Adopter
- Present idea
The prospective incubatee presents the idea or business plan for the technology to be adopted for initial assessment
- Apply
Once the idea/business plan is pre-assessed, the incubatee submits a letter of intent and properly filled out application form
- Sign agreements
Once the application is approved, the applicant will sign MOA and other required documents.
For interested applicants, please contact:
CAFSD
CASAT
CAS
CBEA
CCIS
COE
CHS
CIT
CTE
COM
CVM
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