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SNSU Technology Transfer & Commercialization Office, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Surigao City (2026)

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Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte

28/09/2026

[𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊]

𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬

Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) took a significant step toward the technology transfer and commercialization of its research innovations through an industry engagement with Erlan Foods on September 28, 2026, featuring a portfolio of calamansi rind-based food products developed through the ongoing collaborative project, “𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮.”

Led by 𝙈𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙧 𝙂. 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙖, together with Food Innovation Center (FIC) staff 𝙈𝙧. 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙪 𝙋. 𝙉𝙜𝙪𝙝𝙤, the SNSU team presented various calamansi rind-based product prototypes to Erlan Foods for industry evaluation, product enhancement, and potential adoption. The presentation provided an avenue to demonstrate how an abundant processing by-product can be transformed into value-added and potentially marketable food products.

The engagement likewise included an on-site observation of processing operations and a facility tour, allowing the SNSU team to gain a deeper understanding of Erlan Foods’ existing production processes, facilities, and capacity. During the visit, it was noted that the company generates approximately 200 bags of calamansi peel every week from its processing activities. This substantial volume underscores the potential for value addition and circular utilization of calamansi peels, transforming an underutilized by-product into innovative food ingredients and consumer products.

Erlan Foods expressed positive feedback and strong interest in the presented technologies, particularly their potential for further improvement, scale-up, and commercialization. The company conveyed its enthusiasm to proceed with the technology transfer of the developed products and shared that facilities have already been prepared for their prospective production. This readiness provides a promising pathway for transitioning the technologies from research and product development toward actual industry application.

The activity represents an important milestone in SNSU’s continuing efforts to bridge research and innovation with industry needs. Beyond product presentation, the engagement established a potential pathway for industry adoption, allowing university-developed technologies to be refined based on actual processing conditions and market considerations.

Through this collaboration, SNSU and Erlan Foods aim to unlock the value of calamansi processing residues while promoting food waste reduction, resource efficiency, product innovation, and sustainable enterprise development. The initiative demonstrates SNSU’s commitment to translating research outputs into technologies that create tangible economic and environmental value and ultimately contribute to a stronger university–industry technology transfer and commercialization ecosystem.

Our sincere appreciation to Erlan Foods for the warm welcome, valuable insights, constructive feedback, and strong commitment to exploring the technology transfer and commercialization of these SNSU-developed innovations. We likewise extend our heartfelt gratitude to the SNSU Administration for its continued support, encouragement, and commitment to advancing research, innovation, technology transfer, and industry partnerships across the University.

We also thank everyone involved in the collaborative project whose dedication continues to transform research outputs into solutions with real-world impact. We look forward to strengthening this partnership and bringing these innovations closer to the market.

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞 𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣—𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙮-𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

23/09/2026

[𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒]

𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐈𝐆𝐏 𝐓𝐖𝐆 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥

Following the successful benchmarking activity conducted at various universities in Northern Mindanao on September 15–17, 2026, the Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) Income Generating Projects (IGP) Technical Working Group (TWG) convened on September 23, 2026, at the Learning Resource Center (LRC), SNSU City Campus, to review and finalize the University Resource Generation Manual.

Convened by the Office of the Vice President for Administration, the meeting brought together key University officials and representatives to strengthen the institutional framework for resource generation. The discussion was led by Technical Working Group Chair, 𝙈𝙨. 𝙁𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙚 𝙈. 𝙀𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙤, together with the TWG members, including 𝙈𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙧 𝙂. 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙖, 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙧 𝘾. 𝙇𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙨, 𝙈𝙨. 𝙂𝙖𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙈. 𝙎𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙖, 𝙈𝙨. 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝙀. 𝙋𝙖𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙤, 𝙈𝙧. 𝙍𝙪𝙚𝙡 𝙏. 𝘽𝙪𝙗𝙖, 𝘿𝙧. 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙟𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝘼. 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙤, 𝙈𝙨. 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙮, 𝙈𝙨. 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝙍. 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙤, and 𝙈𝙨. 𝙄𝙫𝙮 𝙅𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙤.

The meeting served as a crucial follow-through to the recent benchmarking initiative, providing the TWG with an opportunity to consolidate and contextualize the policies, practices, and strategies observed from various universities in Northern Mindanao. The insights gathered during the benchmarking were carefully reviewed to ensure their relevance and applicability to SNSU's institutional setting.

Key discussions focused on refining the provisions of the University Resource Generation Manual, particularly on the development, implementation, management, monitoring, and sustainability of Income Generating Projects (IGPs) and other resource-generating initiatives. The collaborative participation of the IGP Office, Research and Innovation offices, and Administration contributed to ensuring that the proposed guidelines are aligned with the University's systems, policies, and strategic directions.

The active engagement of the TWG and participating University officials underscores SNSU's commitment to establishing a systematic, transparent, sustainable, and responsive framework for resource generation. The manual is envisioned to guide University offices and units in effectively managing IGPs and maximizing institutional resources while supporting the University's mandates in instruction, research, innovation, extension, and community development.

This initiative marks another step forward in strengthening SNSU's institutional capacity for resource mobilization, enterprise development, and sustainable university operations, transforming lessons from benchmarking into concrete policies and mechanisms that can create long-term value for the University and its stakeholders.

22/09/2026

𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 ₱4.9 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐃 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐗𝐓 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) proudly celebrates a significant achievement as it becomes one of the 25 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) nationwide selected to receive funding under the DOST-PCIEERD IP Management for Academic and Research Institutions Commercializing Technologies (IMPACT) NXT Program.

With a grant allocation of ₱4.9 million, SNSU will strengthen its technology transfer and intellectual property management initiatives to accelerate the commercialization and utilization of university-generated technologies.

The achievement is the result of a rigorous proposal development process that underwent extensive technical reviews, critiquing, and evaluation, demonstrating the University's readiness to advance technology commercialization and innovation initiatives.

The project will be led by 𝙈𝙨. Mary Amor Figueroa, TTCO Manager, with 𝘿𝙧. Stephinejane Gonzales Elumba Musico, TBI Manager, and 𝙈𝙧. Mark Nicko Paquibot, ITSO Manager, under the guidance of our Innovation Director Dr. Cheyserr Chua-Lelis.

We acknowledge the unwavering support and leadership of 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝘼. Bing Plando, University President; 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙮 Jun Arlan Sunico, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension; and 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙮. 𝙑𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖 𝙍. 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙤, University Legal Officer, whose guidance was instrumental in securing the grant.

Through the IMPACT NXT Program, SNSU will further strengthen its technology transfer ecosystem, enhance intellectual property protection, and promote the translation of research outputs into innovations that generate economic and societal impact.

SNSU extends its sincere gratitude to DOST PCIEERD for once again placing its trust and confidence in the University.

This milestone reinforces SNSU's commitment to research excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship, advancing the University's contribution to regional and national development.
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SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

22/09/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐂-𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄-𝐔𝐏: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU), through its Food Innovation Center (FIC), is scaling up its food innovation portfolio through the 𝗙𝗜𝗖-𝗦𝗡𝗦𝗨 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘-𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: “𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁-𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.”

Supported by a ₱4.8 million grant from DOST Caraga and ₱3.6 million SNSU counterpart contribution, the project will advance 18 SNSU-developed food product prototypes toward high-TRL, MSME-ready production technologies.

The project will focus on four key areas:

𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒 & 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄
Evaluate 18 existing food prototypes in terms of formulation, processing methods, technology readiness, scalability, production requirements, and MSME adoption potential.

𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐓 & 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄
Conduct pilot-scale production, optimize processing conditions, identify appropriate equipment, establish process flows, and determine production yield, critical process parameters, efficiency, and cost parameters.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐙𝐄 & 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐄
Establish product quality standards and develop MSME-ready technology packages, including standardized formulations, production protocols, operating procedures, equipment requirements, process controls, and applicable quality parameters.

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐄𝐑 & 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄
Transfer and verify the 18 validated technologies with identified MSME adopters/licensees, enabling them to reproduce standardized processes at an appropriate production scale while consistently meeting established quality requirements.

Led by 𝙈𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙧 𝙂. 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙖, DOST-SNSU Food Innovation Center Focal, the project strengthens SNSU's role in bridging the gap between research prototypes and real-world food production.

From prototype → pilot scale → standardized technology → MSME adoption → commercialization, FIC-SNSU SCALE-UP is building a stronger pathway for locally developed food innovations to reach markets, businesses, and communities.

Our sincere appreciation to DOST Caraga led by Regional Director, 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙧. 𝙉𝙤𝙚𝙡 𝙈. 𝘼𝙟𝙤𝙘 for its ₱4.8 million support and continued commitment to strengthening food innovation, technology development, and MSME advancement in the region.

We also extend our gratitude to the SNSU Administration, led by President 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝘼. 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤, Vice President for Research, Innovation, & Extension 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙅𝙪𝙣 𝘼. 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙤, Vice President for Administration 𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙤 𝙎. 𝘼𝙙𝙡𝙖𝙤𝙣, Vice President for Academic Affairs 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙀. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜, Directors, and Deans for the University's ₱3.6 million counterpart contribution and institutional support for advancing food innovation and technology commercialization.

Our appreciation also goes to the SNSU Food Innovation Center team, researchers, faculty, staff, students, MSME partners, and technology developers whose collective efforts make this initiative possible.

Together, we move innovations beyond the laboratory and closer to the communities and enterprises that can benefit from them.

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩.

𝙎𝘼𝙁𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙊𝘿. 𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙈𝙎𝙈𝙀𝙨. 𝘼 𝘽𝙍𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙂𝘼.

22/09/2026

𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐭𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) is proud to be among the 25 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) nationwide supported by the DOST–Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) through the IP Management for Academic and Research Institutions Commercializing Technologies (IMPACT) NXT Program.

With a ₱136-million national investment, IMPACT NXT aims to strengthen technology transfer and intellectual property management across participating HEIs—helping transform university-generated research into innovations, products, services, startups, and enterprises that can create meaningful impact for industries and communities.

For SNSU, the approved project:

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓: 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐊𝐓𝐓𝐎) 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐔𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦

will strengthen the university’s capacity in technology assessment, IP protection, technology valuation, promotion, licensing, commercialization, and university–industry collaboration.

DOST-PCIEERD Funding: ₱𝟒,𝟗𝟗𝟕,𝟕𝟐𝟎.𝟎𝟎
SNSU Counterpart: ₱𝟔𝟎𝟖,𝟗𝟔𝟒.𝟎𝟎
Project Lead: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐫 𝐆. 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐚, Technology Transfer & Commercialization Manager, SNSU

Through this initiative, SNSU moves closer to building a stronger research-to-market pipeline—where ideas are protected, technologies are developed, partnerships are forged, and innovations reach the communities and industries that need them.

From research outputs to real-world impact. From ideas to innovation. From innovation to enterprise.

𝙄𝙈𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙏 𝙉𝙓𝙏 @ 𝙎𝙉𝙎𝙐: 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩.

22/09/2026

DOST-PCIEERD invests Php 136M to boost technology transfer in 25 HEIs through the IMPACT NXT Program

Twenty-five Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country are set to strengthen the utilization and commercialization of university-generated technologies with the support of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) through the IP Management for Academic and Research Institutions Commercializing Technologies (IMPACT) NXT Program.

With a total investment of Php 136 million, the program aims to accelerate the translation of research outputs into real-world innovations, products, services, and enterprises that can benefit industries and communities. Over the next 1.5 years, participating HEIs will enhance their technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) management capacities, enabling them to maximize the value and impact of their research and development (R&D) investments.

The program is designed to increase the utilization and commercialization of research by providing comprehensive support to universities and research institutions. Through the program, HEIs will be assisted in establishing and strengthening their technology protection and transfer policies and processes, ensuring that innovations developed within their institutions are properly managed and prepared for commercialization.

Participating institutions will also benefit from capability-building initiatives for technology transfer officers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate intellectual property protection, technology valuation, marketing, licensing, and commercialization. In addition, the program supports the assessment of research outputs to identify technologies with strong commercialization potential.

A key component of the program is facilitating the disclosure and protection of intellectual properties, helping researchers safeguard their innovations through appropriate IP mechanisms. The program likewise promotes technologies developed by HEIs and supports their licensing and commercialization, creating pathways for research breakthroughs to reach industry partners, investors, and end-users.

By strengthening technology transfer ecosystems within universities, DOST-PCIEERD continues to advance its mission of transforming publicly funded research into innovations that drive economic growth, industry competitiveness, and national development. Through IMPACT NXT, the Council empowers HEIs to become active contributors to the country's innovation ecosystem, ensuring that research outcomes move beyond laboratories and into the hands of those who can create meaningful impact.

19/09/2026

[𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊]

𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐗𝐈 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡

Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) proudly participated in the 28th Davao Agri Trade Expo (DATE 2026) held on September 17–19, 2026, in Davao City, culminating in its participation in the RAISE XI AgriTech Venture and Innovation Pitch 2026 on September 19, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, Davao City.

Representing SNSU were 𝙈𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙧 𝙂. 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙖 and 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙧 𝘾. 𝙇𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙨, who presented two promising university-developed innovations: 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵, a coconut whey-based refreshing beverage, and 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘀, a nutrient-dense food innovation with potential for wider market application and commercialization.

The three-day DATE 2026, from September 17–19, provided an avenue for SNSU to showcase its research-based food and agricultural innovations, engage with industry stakeholders, and explore opportunities for partnerships, technology adoption, and commercialization. The event also brought together various players in the agriculture and food innovation ecosystem, creating valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and technology promotion.

As part of the culminating activities, the RAISE XI AgriTech Venture and Innovation Pitch 2026 provided SNSU with a platform to present the technology, value proposition, market potential, and commercialization opportunities of CocoWhey Refresh and Survival InnovBars through a five-minute pitch followed by a Q&A session.

SNSU’s participation reflects its continuing commitment to strengthening the research-to-market pathway and transforming university-generated research outputs into technologies, products, and potential enterprises. Through the SNSU Food Innovation Center and its technology transfer and commercialization initiatives, the University continues to build partnerships that help bring innovative solutions closer to communities and markets.

SNSU extends its heartfelt appreciation to DOST-PCAARRD, SMAARRDEC, and the Mindanao Consortia, particularly the Caraga Consortium of Agriculture and Aquatic Resources Research and Development (CCAARRD), for the endorsement, support, and platform that enabled SNSU innovators to participate in this significant regional activity.

Special appreciation is also extended to the SNSU Administration, led by University President 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝘼. 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤, Vice Presidents 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙅𝙪𝙣 𝘼. 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙤 (VPRIE), 𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙤 𝙎. 𝘼𝙙𝙡𝙖𝙤𝙣 (VPAD), 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙀. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 (VPAA), Directors, and Deans, for its continued support and commitment to advancing the University's research, innovation, technology transfer, and commercialization agenda. The support of the University leadership provides an enabling environment for researchers and innovators to bring SNSU-developed technologies and products to wider platforms and potential markets.

With strengthened partnerships and continued institutional support, SNSU remains committed to transforming research into innovation, innovation into enterprise, and enterprise into meaningful impact for Mindanao and beyond.

18/09/2026

[𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒]

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐆𝐏𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) conducted a benchmarking activity with selected higher education institutions in Northern Mindanao to gain insights into effective approaches and best practices in Income-Generating Projects (IGPs), Technology Transfer and Commercialization, institutional policies, and university enterprise management held from September 15-17, 2026. The activity was participated in by representatives from the Administration led by Vice President for Administration, 𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙤 𝙎. 𝘼𝙙𝙡𝙖𝙤𝙣, and Innovation Unit led by 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙧 𝘾. 𝙇𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙨, the Innovation Director.

The benchmarking team visited the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣) 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗦𝗨), 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗼𝗻, and 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗖𝗠𝗨), 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗻, 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮, 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗼𝗻. The visits provided opportunities for meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange with university officials and personnel on their respective approaches to managing and sustaining IGPs, strengthening technology transfer and commercialization initiatives, implementing relevant policies, and developing innovative university-based enterprises.

As part of the activity, the SNSU team also participated in on-site tours of various IGP projects and facilities of the host institutions. The actual visits provided the team with a firsthand view of how university resources, facilities, technologies, and expertise are transformed into productive and sustainable income-generating initiatives. These tours also allowed the team to observe operational practices, management systems, product development activities, and other strategies that support the sustainability and growth of university enterprises.

The benchmarking activity is expected to provide valuable inputs for SNSU's continuing efforts to strengthen its IGP framework, technology transfer and commercialization mechanisms, policies, and institutional innovation ecosystem. The knowledge and practices gathered from the participating universities will serve as references in identifying approaches that may be adapted to the SNSU context and contribute to the University's goal of developing sustainable and impactful income-generating initiatives.

SNSU extends its sincere gratitude to the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), Bukidnon State University (BukSU), and Central Mindanao University (CMU) for warmly welcoming the benchmarking team and generously sharing their experiences, practices, innovations, and institutional approaches. The University likewise appreciates the time and valuable insights shared by the officials, faculty, staff, and personnel who facilitated the discussions and IGP project tours.

11/09/2026

SNSU CocoWhey Refresh and Survival Innovbars is heading to AgriTech Venture and Innovation Pitch and Davao Agri Trade Expo 2026 🥳👏

10/09/2026

𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 | 𝙱𝙰𝙽𝙶𝚄𝚂-𝚂𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙿: 𝚁𝙸𝙲𝙴 𝚂𝙴𝙰𝚂𝙾𝙽𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙿𝙾𝚆𝙳𝙴𝚁

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: 𝙈𝙨. 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙍𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙎. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙤 & 𝙈𝙨. 𝘽𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝘾. 𝙂𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙯

From fish-processing waste to a flavorful and valuable food innovation!

What if the parts of milkfish that are often considered waste could be transformed into something delicious, nutritious, and useful?

Introducing 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬-𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩, a rice seasoning powder developed by Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) using bones and other by-products from milkfish (bangus) processing.

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬-𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩 transforms underutilized milkfish resources into a convenient and flavorful rice topping—providing a creative way to add value to fish-processing by-products while supporting the principles of a circular economy.

More than just a seasoning,𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬-𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩 demonstrates how food innovation can turn what is often overlooked as waste into a value-added food product.

With its savory bangus flavor, convenient preparation, and potential nutritional benefits, Bangus-Sarap offers a new way to enjoy the goodness of milkfish while helping reduce food-processing waste.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝘀-𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲?

𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 – Utilizes bones and other valuable by-products from milkfish processing.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 – Converts food-processing by-products into a value-added food innovation.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻-𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 – Offers a flavorful way to incorporate the goodness of bangus into everyday meals.

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 – A convenient rice topping designed for quick and enjoyable meals.

𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 – Creates added value from resources that may otherwise be discarded.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 – Builds on the Filipino love for rice and the rich culinary value of bangus.

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 (𝗧𝗥𝗟): 𝟱

At TRL 5, 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬-𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩 is currently at the stage where the technology has been validated in a relevant environment, with further development needed toward higher levels of technology and market readiness.

The innovation continues to offer opportunities for product refinement, process optimization, quality assessment, packaging development, market validation, and commercialization.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁
Reduces waste from milkfish processing
Creates value from underutilized food resources
Promotes circular economy principles in food production
Supports development of innovative local food products
Opens opportunities for MSMEs and food enterprises
Encourages sustainable and resource-efficient food innovation

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬-𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩 is more than a rice topping—it is a story of transformation.

From fish-processing by-products to food value, this innovation shows how research and creativity can help build a more circular, sustainable, and competitive food system.

Through research, innovation, and technology transfer, SNSU continues to turn local resources and real-world challenges into opportunities for sustainable development and enterprise creation.

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧. 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙗𝙮-𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚. 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩.

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