PSAU-Technology Business Incubator

𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐔, 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬; 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) launched the Shared Service Facility (SSF) Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) on March 16, 2026, at the PSAU Innovation Center Building, forging inter-agency and private partnerships through MOAs with TruForm Asia Packaging Corp, Gecar Machine Solutions, and DTI to support MSMEs with modern fabrication and prototyping technologies.

The facility aims to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing access to modern fabrication technologies and prototyping tools.

Dr. Anita G. David, PSAU President, opened the ceremony by emphasizing the necessity of convergence between the public and private sectors to address industry needs. She noted that the university’s internal generating projects (IGPs) are integrated with these laboratories to allow students and local farmers benefit from extension projects.

“We want our farmers to have a better life; that is why there are always extension projects,” Dr. David said.

Ms. Ma. Cristina B. Evangelista, Acting Provincial Director of DTI-Pampanga, presented the program background, stating the SSF’s primary objective is to improve production standards within local industries.

DTI Region III Regional Director Edna D. Dizon stressed the role of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) as frontiers for Research and Development (R&D). She noted that while other FabLabs exist in the region, the PSAU facility is designed for a distinctive production focus, specifically highlighting bamboo-based innovation.

The program featured the ceremonial signing of four key agreements:
• A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DTI III and PSAU;
• A Tripartite MOA among PSAU, DTI III, and TruForm Asia Packaging Corp;
• A Usufruct Agreement between PSAU and DTI III;
• A Contract between DTI III and Gecar Machine Solutions.

The formal inauguration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of the DTI-SSF FabLab signage, followed by a technical demonstration of the facility’s equipment. The laboratory is equipped to support prototyping and product development for local community enterprises, including bamboo growers from Magalang, Pampanga, and Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija.

The event was attended by officials from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region III, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Field Office III, and the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI-RTC III). Private sector partners, including First Gen Energy Supply and Solutions and the Pampanga Federation of Investors and Inventors (PFII), were also present.

Dr. Geraldine C. Sanchez, Vice President for Research, Innovation, Extension, and Training (RIET), and Mr. Emil Paolo B. Galang, DTI Pampanga SSF Provincial Focal Person, delivered the closing remarks. The establishment of the FabLab is intended to serve as a hub for technology access and entrepreneurship development across Pampanga and neighboring provinces.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐀 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐐𝟒

Swipe up and discover our latest Innovation In Focus Q4 as we continuously bring stories of partnerships, technology breakthroughs, and innovation initiatives as part of our commitment to advancing creativity, collaboration, and impact in the range of communities and fields.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://tinyurl.com/In-Focus-Q4-2025

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𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐁𝐈 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐒𝐑𝐃𝐇

𝐌𝐔Ñ𝐎𝐙, 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐄𝐜𝐢𝐣𝐚- The Sibul Technology Business Incubator (TBI) under the Office of Innovation of Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) earned 1st Place Best Poster (Development Category) at the 36th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (RSRDH) held on December 5, 2025 at the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech).

The PSAU delegation was led by Dr. Geraldine Sanchez, Vice President for Research, Innovation, Extension, and Training (RIET), together with the heads, officers, and staff of the cluster.

The winning poster, presented by Assoc. Prof. Walter L. Pacunana, Director of the Office of Innovation, highlighted the project “Expanding the Operation of the DA-BAR TBI Program of PSAU,” funded by the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR).

PSAU-Sibul TBI continues to support the provision of comprehensive incubation services, technical support, and partnerships to agripreneurs and startups in Central Luzon.

𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐁𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐏𝐈, 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬

Sibul Technology Business Incubator (TBI) facilitated the distribution of agricultural inputs and livelihood kits from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Pampanga to its incubatees in separate activities held on September 25 and 30, 2025.

On September 25, Sibul TBI secured assorted vegetable seeds, three hydroponics sets, and farm tools—including water sprinklers, plastic crates, sickles, shovels, pruning shears, garden hoes, seedling bags and trays, rubber boots, and gardening gloves—from the BPI. These items were distributed to incubatees Jomar L. David, who cultivates dayap trees and vegetables, and Marvie Jake L. Torero, who produces herbs and lettuce using hydroponics.

The assistance was made possible in collaboration with the Angeles City Local Government through the Angeles City Economic Division and Investment Promotion Office (ACEPIDO) and the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO), both headed by Louie Lazatin.

Meanwhile, on September 30, two incubatees received Php 15,000 worth of consumables each during a ceremonial distribution of livelihood kits under DTI’s Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program at St. Jude Oval, City of San Fernando.

Richard Sarmiento, co-owner of REACH’s Integrated Farm, received a fish processing kit, while Steefen Lawrenz Serrano received a kakanin package.

Sibul TBI said the support from BPI, DTI, and local government offices strengthens efforts to empower grassroots agripreneurs in Central Luzon, boost local food production, and promote sustainable rural development.

𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠!

The DOST-PCAARRD, in partnership with Cavite State University, Central Luzon State University, and Southern Leyte State University, together with the Agri-Aqua Business Incubation Network of the Philippines (AABINPhil) and the Association of PAQE Professionals (APP), proudly presents the first-ever RAISE Summit Week 2025!

📅 October 13–16, 2025

Theme: “Building Bridges through ALIGNment, CONNECTion, and
SYNChronization for Agri-Aqua Innovation.”
Let’s align our visions, connect our strengths, and synchronize our actions to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient agri-aqua innovation ecosystem. 🌾🐟

Watch out for more details—and together, let’s RAISE the future of agri-aqua innovation!

𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠!

The DOST-PCAARRD, in partnership with Cavite State University, Central Luzon State University, and Southern Leyte State University, together with the Agri-Aqua Business Incubation Network of the Philippines (AABINPhil) and the Association of PAQE Professionals (APP), proudly presents the first-ever RAISE Summit Week 2025!

📅 October 13–16, 2025

Theme: “Building Bridges through ALIGNment, CONNECTion, and SYNChronization for Agri-Aqua Innovation.”

Let’s align our visions, connect our strengths, and synchronize our actions to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient agri-aqua innovation ecosystem. 🌾🐟

Watch out for more details—and together, let’s RAISE the future of agri-aqua innovation!

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

Kicking off 2025 with our Q1 and Q2 double issue of Innovation In Focus, we bring you fresh stories of breakthroughs, partnerships, and initiatives that continue to power PSAU’s innovation journey. While the look may be new, our mission remains the same: advancing a culture of creativity, collaboration, and impact.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
Q1: https://tinyurl.com/2025-Q1-In-Focus
Q2: https://tinyurl.com/2025-Q2-In-Focus