SNSU TTCO

[𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒]

𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 (𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐃) 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

As part of the First LINGAS Summit 2026 held on May 20–22, 2026 at the SNSU City Gym, Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) celebrated another important milestone through the Blessing and formal launching of the Tourism and Innovative Products Display (TRIPOD) at SNSU City Campus.

The establishment of TRIPOD marks a significant step in strengthening SNSU’s innovation and commercialization ecosystem by providing a dedicated facility that promotes the showcasing, marketing, and commercialization of research and development (R&D) outputs generated by SNSU innovators and technologies transferred to partner industries. The facility is envisioned to serve as a strategic platform that bridges academic innovation, entrepreneurship, tourism promotion, and industry collaboration.

The ceremonial blessing symbolized not only the inauguration of the facility but also SNSU’s continuing commitment to transforming research outputs into market-driven products and community-responsive innovations. Through TRIPOD, the university aims to create wider opportunities for innovators, researchers, students, and industry partners to showcase locally developed technologies, creative products, and tourism-oriented innovations that contribute to economic growth and sustainable regional development.

The center will be directly managed by 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙊. 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙣, who will oversee the operations, coordination, and implementation of programs related to product promotion, commercialization initiatives, and partnership engagements. Under his leadership, TRIPOD is expected to become a dynamic hub for innovation showcasing, technology transfer, and enterprise development that will strengthen the visibility and market potential of SNSU-developed products and technologies.

During the event, university officials, stakeholders, faculty members, students, industry partners, and guests witnessed the dedication of the facility as part of SNSU’s expanding innovation infrastructure. The center is envisioned to support not only product display and promotion but also collaborative activities that enhance commercialization pathways, tourism development initiatives, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship in the region.

The launching and blessing of TRIPOD strongly align with the vision and goals of the LINGAS Summit 2026 theme, “𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗦𝗡𝗦𝗨: 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘!”

Through this milestone, SNSU reaffirms its dedication to fostering innovation, strengthening technology commercialization, empowering local industries, and advancing sustainable and inclusive development through science, technology, and creative collaboration.

[𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊]

𝐓𝐓𝐂𝐎 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑&𝐃 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Technology Transfer & Commercialization Office actively participated in the First LINGAS Summit 2026 held from May 20–22, 2026 at the SNSU City Gym. Anchored on the theme, “𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗦𝗡𝗦𝗨: 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘!”, the summit gathered partners, stakeholders, faculty, staff, students, and community representatives in support of sustainable development and inclusive innovation initiatives.

As part of its participation, the TTCO showcased the innovative research and development (R&D) outputs of faculty researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate student innovators from Surigao del Norte State University. The exhibit highlighted various technologies, product innovations, and research-based solutions developed through the university’s commitment to research excellence, innovation, and community-responsive development.

Throughout the event, faculty researchers and student innovators were given the opportunity to pitch their technologies and research outputs to guests, visitors, partner agencies, and stakeholders. The presentations served as an avenue to communicate the significance, potential applications, and commercialization opportunities of the showcased innovations while encouraging collaboration and industry linkage opportunities.

The participation of the TTCO further emphasized SNSU’s commitment to strengthening technology transfer, commercialization, and innovation-driven initiatives that support inclusive growth, empowered communities, and sustainable development in the region. Through the event, the university was able to promote a stronger culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among researchers and students while bridging academic research with community and industry needs.

The Technology Transfer & Commercialization Office expresses its gratitude to the administration of Surigao del Norte State University, partner agencies, organizers, participants, innovators, and guests for supporting and recognizing the innovative efforts of SNSU researchers and student innovators during the First LINGAS Summit 2026.

[𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊]

𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐓𝐂𝐎 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐗𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

The Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office (TTCO) of Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) actively participated in 𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍: The UP Innovation Summit 2026 and the 𝐊𝐓𝐓𝐎-𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐗𝐓 Presidents Forum & Kick-off Workshop held from May 5–7, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Aura and UP BGC-Henry Sy Sr. Hall, Taguig City.

The national convergence served as a strategic platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building, innovation networking, and partnership development among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), innovation leaders, startup enablers, technology transfer practitioners, and industry stakeholders from across the country. Through its participation, SNSU reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening research utilization, technology commercialization, and innovation-driven development in the Caraga Region.

Representing SNSU were University President 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝘼. 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤, WAVES Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Manager 𝘿𝙧. 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙟𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙀. 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙤, and Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office (TTCO) Manager 𝙈𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙧 𝙂. 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙖. Their participation highlighted SNSU’s strong institutional commitment toward advancing innovation ecosystems, technology transfer mechanisms, and commercialization pathways within the university.

SNSU proudly joined the 26 Higher Education Institutions under the DOST-PCIEERD HEIRIT Program that qualified for the IMPACT NXT Cohort — a national initiative focused on strengthening innovation management, commercialization readiness, and knowledge and technology transfer capacities among universities. The forum gathered university presidents, vice presidents for research, KTTO leaders, innovation managers, startup ecosystem builders, and commercialization experts to share best practices and collaborative strategies in translating university-generated technologies into real-world applications and community impact.

During the Presidents Forum, Dr. Plando emphasized that the goals of IMPACT NXT strongly align with SNSU’s 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 Agenda, particularly in advancing impactful research, innovation, industry collaboration, and knowledge transfer. She underscored the importance of transforming university-generated knowledge into technologies, products, and services that directly benefit communities and contribute to regional development.

The participation of the TTCO in these significant national events further strengthened SNSU’s efforts in building a more connected and impact-oriented innovation ecosystem. Through collaborative initiatives involving the Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension headed by 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙅𝙪𝙣 𝘼. 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙤, the WAVES Technology Business Incubator, ITSO, research centers, and TTCO, SNSU continues to position itself as an emerging leader in innovation and technology commercialization in the Caraga Region.

SNSU extends its sincere appreciation to DOST-PCIEERD, UP TTBDO, UPSCALE Innovation Hub, and UP Siklab for organizing this meaningful initiative and for continuously empowering HEIs in fostering innovation, commercialization, and sustainable development through stronger academe-industry-government collaboration.

[𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊]

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: 𝐓𝐓𝐂𝐎 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

In celebration of National Innovation Month, the Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU), through its Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office (TTCO) in collaboration with the Food Innovation Center (FIC), actively participated in Panaghiusa 2026 held on April 29, 2026, at the SNSU City Gymnasium. The event served as a strategic platform to advance the University’s mission of translating research outputs into impactful, industry-ready technologies.

The TTCO prominently highlighted its role in facilitating the seamless transfer and commercialization of SNSU-developed innovations. Central to the showcase were research and development (R&D)-driven food products and agri-based technologies that have undergone technology transfer processes and are now being adopted by partner industries. Among the featured innovations was FermaGrow, a solar-powered fermentation equipment for biofertilizer production, which demonstrates SNSU’s commitment to sustainable, climate-responsive solutions for agriculture. Complementing this were various food products developed and enhanced through the FIC, reflecting the University’s strong capacity in food innovation and product commercialization.

Partner industries—including Lisbos Cacao Trading, Ladgaron Mushroom Growers Association (LADMUSGA), Purino Integrated Farm, and Aquarianne Food Manufacturing—took center stage as beneficiaries of SNSU’s technology transfer initiatives. Their participation demonstrated the successful commercialization of assisted technologies, highlighting real-world applications that contribute to enterprise development, value addition, and local economic growth. Each partner shared their journey in adopting SNSU technologies, underscoring the critical role of TTCO in providing guidance on intellectual property management, licensing, and market deployment.

Through this initiative, TTCO reaffirmed its mandate to strengthen the innovation-to-market ecosystem of the University—ensuring that research outputs are protected, packaged, and positioned for sustainable commercialization. The collaboration between TTCO and FIC exemplifies a unified approach in driving inclusive innovation and empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

The Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office extends its sincere appreciation to the SNSU Administration for its steadfast support in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Likewise, heartfelt gratitude is conveyed to the Research, Innovation, and Extension (RIE) Unit for its continuous guidance and dedication to fostering a culture of research utilization and community engagement. Their collective efforts have been instrumental in advancing SNSU’s participation in Panaghiusa 2026 and in strengthening its impact on industry and society.