DAVAO CITY – Various micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are currently being linked with academe experts to help them address business challenges. It can be noted that MSMEs are one of those who were hit the hardest because of the pandemic, especially that lockdowns and restrictions have been going on for almost a year continue reading : MSMEs, academe linked for business recovery
USEP DigiHub Fablab innovation bags 3rd place in national tilt
DAVAO CITY – An innovation for online teaching and learning designed and manufactured by the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Digihub Fablab won 3rd place in the recently concluded virtual Fabrication Festival, dubbed Fabfest 4. The innovation, a Mirror Bracket which functions similarly to a virtual whiteboard, helps teachers in demonstrating and showing their lessons continue reading : USEP DigiHub Fablab innovation bags 3rd place in national tilt
PH Startups showcase potential in Web Summit 2020 Online
In an effort to promote the country’s startups in international conferences and showcase their potentials, the Philippine Government sent a Philippine delegation to the Web Summit 2020 Online, touted as the most important and largest tech event in the world, on 02-04 December.
IP Chapter in RCEP to benefit PH as innovation hub: DTI
MANILA—The Chapter on Intellectual Property (IP) in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement will help push the Philippines to become an innovation hub for the region, reported Department of Trade and Secretary Ramon Lopez. The RCEP Agreement, which was signed on 15 November 2020 after eight years of negotiations and is touted to be continue reading : IP Chapter in RCEP to benefit PH as innovation hub: DTI
QBO celebrates 4 years, P167 million in funding assistance for start-ups
August marks the fourth anniversary since QBO Innovation Hub first opened its doors in 2016. As the country’s first public-private initiative created through a partnership between IdeaSpace, J.P. Morgan, Department of Science and Technology, and the Department of Trade and Industry, QBO has significantly contributed to the growth of the Philippine start-up ecosystem by serving as a platform for the startup community to collaborate, develop talent, and grow. Although a lot has changed, one thing remains true: QBO remains fiercely committed to their mission of creating a globally competitive startup ecosystem in the Philippines through championing innovation.
Shrimp producers and exporters cut costs through good growing practices
26 May 2020 | Good practices have enabled local shrimp growers to decrease costs by 38.5 percent, thus helping them achieve the maximum revenue potential of exporting such aquatic resource.
DTI pushes digitalization, innovation for MSME training
PASAY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is preparing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to become globally competitive by incorporating digitalization and innovation-related modules in its training and workshops offered at the Philippine Trade Training Center-Global MSME Academy (PTTC-GMEA). During the opening of MSME Week on 8 July 2019, DTI Secretary Ramon continue reading : DTI pushes digitalization, innovation for MSME training
DTI 4-A establishes three fabrication labs as a spark plug for innovation
To remain competitive in business, innovation is the key. One small advancement can already have a major effect in one’s business to increase revenue and productivity. Thus, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A realized the significance of innovation in propelling the micro, small, and medium enterprises forward. To ignite innovation ecosystem in the continue reading : DTI 4-A establishes three fabrication labs as a spark plug for innovation
Government agencies team up to craft innovation roadmap
(From L to R): Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chair Prospero De Vera III, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez, Department of Information and Communications (DICT) Undersecretary Dennis Villorente, and National Economic Development continue reading : Government agencies team up to craft innovation roadmap