ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) — The Capiz State University (CapSU) recognizes innovations and the integration of research and development in creating a greater impact on the community during the “Pagtukib” 2024 from Dec. 19 to 20, at the CapSU Main Campus here.
The CapSU’s Pagtukib 2024 is a two-day event highlighting the niche of each campus and satellite college, the research outputs, extension initiatives, and Ingress Protection (IP) innovations of the Research, Development, and Extension department, and the significant contributions of faculty, staff, and various stakeholders of the university in achieving its mission, vision, and goals.
Various CAPSULE Technology Business Incubator (TBI) incubatees, funding agencies, and other stakeholders were recognized during the opening program of the Pagtukib 2024 for their invaluable unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in entrepreneurship and support to the university’s research and development.
In his message, State Universities and Colleges (SUC) president Dr. Efren L. Linan, emphasized that by addressing local and global social issues, CapSU can enhance and empower relevance to the community.
“Our research agenda should be relevant to the needs of the community. Engagement with community challenges can lead to research and initiatives that directly benefit society, fostering a sense of purpose among the students and can become leaders in sustainable practices by developing new technologies and strategies to address environmental challenges,” Linan added.
He also shared that for this year the university has received more than P200 million for externally funded research from government agencies and other external partners.
Linan is also looking forward to seeing that for 2025, the Pagtukib will engage not only partners from the province but also international partners.
Further, CAPSULE TBI Incubatee and owner of Ebang’Z Mushroom Farm Nieva Dela Torre stressed that the university support and various government interventions help fuel their vision of creating a sustainable and innovative mushroom enterprise that can serve as a model for other entrepreneurs and farmers.
“Through hard work and key programs like the CapSU TBI and other government partners, we have not only grown our business but also gained recognition from our efforts in the industry,” Dela Torre said, as she has also received various awards from government institutions for her innovative products.
Dela Torre also shared that recently, she was also approved as a grantee of the Department of Science and Technology Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) Fund.
“The grant was a significant milestone made possible with the support of CaPSU TBI and the CapSU administration. The funding will play a critical role in the improvement and expansion of our business,” she added as it will allow them to upgrade their facilities and adopt more efficient technologies to meet the growing market demand.
Further, she emphasized that with CapSU’s guidance and DOST support, they are now in a stronger position to empower communities, provide job opportunities, and promote environmental sustainability in agriculture.
Moreover, after the opening program, the booths of the Campuses and Satellite Colleges were launched showcasing products and innovations of students, faculties, and CAPSULE TBI incubatees. (AGP/PLF/PIA Capiz)
