ON JULY 22, 2026, the Department of Science and Technology–Davao del Norte State College BUGSAI TBI efficiently carried out Pagpalawod: Bugsai TBI Grand Demo Day at Molave Hotel, Tagum City, marking the fruits of the Lawig Business Incubation Program after almost two years of empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and fostering innovation-driven startups.
The occasion introduced collectively startup founders, authorities businesses, business companions, mentors, traders, and innovation champions to rejoice the achievements of the incubatees.
In her welcome remarks, Dr. Jesebel R. Besas, Project Leader of DOST–DNSC BUGSAI TBI, mirrored on the journey over the previous two years, emphasizing that BUGSAI TBI has grown past being an incubation facility right into a thriving group working collectively to remodel promising concepts into impactful ventures.
Meanwhile, Dr. Joy M. Sorrosa, SUC President III of Davao del Norte State College, reaffirmed the establishment’s dedication to advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and expertise commercialization via robust institutional management and strategic partnerships.
The spotlight of the occasion was the popularity of the startup founders who accomplished the Lawig Business Incubation Program, in addition to the startup pitch shows, the place incubatees showcased their progressive enterprise ventures to startup stakeholders, offering a chance to show their progress and discover potential partnerships for future development.
The occasion additionally featured representatives from DOST-PCIEERD, who highlighted the company’s continued assist in nurturing technology-based startups and strengthening the innovation ecosystem.
Engr. Niñaliza Escorial, deputy govt director of DOST-PCIEERD, inspired incubatees via an audio-visual presentation, recognizing their perseverance and provoking them to proceed pursuing innovation with ardour, resilience, and function.
Meanwhile, Leizl Sueno, Senior Technology Transfer Officer of RITTD, highlighted the entrepreneurial journey and key components in constructing sustainable ventures, whereas Engr. Aubrey Joy V. Capuyan, Technology Transfer Officer of RITTD, offered the varied DOST-PCIEERD Programs for Startups and alternatives accessible to assist rising enterprises.
As the incubatees transfer past the incubation program, Pagpalawod displays their transition towards deeper alternatives for development, affect, and sustainability. PR