Benchmarking Activity at the ATBI of Benguet State University 

RAISE Program in Caraga team from Caraga State University visited Benguet State University for a learning session on the operations, sustainability, best practices, and milestones of the BSU Agri-based Technology Business Incubator (ATBI). The team was warmly welcomed by the BSU VP for Research and Extension, Dr. Roscinto Ian Lumbres, and the BSU TBI Director and RAISE Program in CAR Program Leader, Dr. Ruth C. Diego, and her team at the ATBI Center, Benguet State University on June 20, 2024.

The learning session opened with a message from Dr. Lumbres who expressed his support for the collaboration and exchange of knowledge between the two universities. He further emphasized the importance of commercialization, stressing the impact of being creators, not just consumers, of innovative technologies. 

Prof. Kenneth Ciudad, TTLO Director and RAISE Program in Caraga Program Leader, opened the discussion by introducing  the composition of the delegation from Caraga State University. Prof. Melbert R. Bonotan, TBI Director and RAISE Project 3 Project Leader, presented the primary objectives of the visit.

A comprehensive discussion of the establishment, motivation, practices, milestones, sustainability, and operations of the BSU ATBI was presented by Dr. Diego who conceived and has led the Agri-based TBI for the past 14 years.

Also present during the learning session were Prof. Genesis Jared Cutamora, FIC Director and RAISE Program Project 2 Project Leader, Prof.  Meycel Amarille, RAISE Program Project 4 Project Leader, project faculty staff, Mr. Rex Parro, Mr. Edwin Manuel Jarlata, Mr. Nathan Kit Berro, Ms. Jenelyn R. Asis, and Ms. Hannah Faye Capoy, Project Development Officer, Mr. Elpedio Corbeta, and Project Technical Assistants, Mr. Kenneth Boyles, Ms. Angelica Labiano, Mr. Jesril Mark Peñalosa, and Mr. Marvin Jay Campana.

The learning session ended with an exchange of tokens and photo opportunities.

via: Edwin Manuel Jarlata Jr.