About Us
DOST - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development
Western Mindanao State University
OVP – Research Extension Services & External Linkages
Research Development & Evaluation Center
Technology Business Incubator
Supported By:
In Partnership with:
Dr. Ma. Carla Ochotorena
President, WMSU
Dr. Joel G. Fernando
VP, RESEL
Dr. Reynante Autida
Project Leader, ATBI
Director, RDEC
Engr. Swidin Husin
Project Staff, ATBI
Associate Director, RDEC
Engr. Arvic Francisco
Unit Head, TBIU
Emilyn Varona
Project Technical Specialist, ATBI
Ria Mapula
Project Technical Assistant, ATBI
Abiegal Villamor
Admin Aide III
Clerk, TBIU
Ahmed Antao
Project Technical Assistant, ATBI
Rosalie Tan-Arcillas
Project Support Staff
Alfredo Montero
Project Support Staff
Leonilo Abella
TBI Coordinator
Gladess Pagal
TBI Coordinator
Mercelyn Tilus
Oyster Mushroom Expert
Arlyn Rebuza
Vermicast Expert
Mario Garan
ZNC Expert
Jerry Paul Caitum
Natural Lettuce Expert
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the WMSU technology business incubation for start-ups?
- The incubation program can be up to 2 years (maximum) for the basic incubation & 2 years (maximum) for the advanced incubation.
What do you require from a start-up to be incubated (admitted)?
- A sound technology-based business idea, a business pitch, and/or a business plan.
We already have an existing business; can we still be admitted for incubation?
- Yes, provided that the business idea is qualified for incubation support.
I have an innovative technology (with or without IP) for business venture/commercialization, how can TBIU help me put up my business?
-Your Intellectual Property should be protected. The WMSU TBIU, with the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO), shall help you secure appropriate IP protection before commercialization. The TBIU will help you develop a plan and achieve your business goals through monitoring, consultations, access to the expert pool, and more. For your security, the TBIU and ITSO offices shall execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement with you regarding your technology from the start of the incubation program.
I already have undergone a lot of training in entrepreneurship, do I still have to go through the same training offered by the TBIU?
-No. Before admission as incubatee (pre-incubatee), a curriculum will be prepared for you with a list of relevant training course offerings. The applicant will only attend the training courses they chose from the start. The TBI manager will ask for copies of relevant training certificates you attended in the last three (3) years. Attendance to other TBI training not included in the incubatees curriculum shall be optional.
