The Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) held its Technology Business Incubation (TBI) facility inauguration and marker unveiling ceremony on May 6, 2025 at the Office of Innovation, PSAU in Magalang, Pampanga.
During the program, PSAU Office of Innovation Assistant Director Divine Reine S. Aquino mentioned that the PSAU-TBI will be named after its mission, which is “Shaping Innovation, Building and Uplifting Lives” (SIBUL-TBI). Aquino said that SIBUL-TBI will be positioned as a facility instrumental in increasing the commercialization of technologies in the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) sector. She also emphasized that SIBUL-TBI is more than just a facility for uplifting the readiness level of PSAU-generated technologies, but also a symbol of committing to the future endeavors of the office.
DOST-PCAARRD Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD) Director Noel A. Catibog shared in his message that the Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubation (ATBI) marker is a symbol of collaboration and commitment of DOST-PCAARRD with PSAU and other partner agencies, as well as a reminder for the continuous endeavors of the SIBUL-TBI in making commercialization of local technologies work.
On behalf of DOST-PCAARRD Institution Development Division (IDD) Director Fezoil Luz C. Decena, Science Research Specialist II Victor P. Alcantara said that the SIBUL-TBI is the sixth improved facility inaugurated in PSAU, demonstrating DOST-PCAARRD’s commitment to the University’s capacity development, technology transfer, and commercialization. He also mentioned that through the programs of IDD, the upskilling and reskilling of researchers alongside upgrading research facilities may lead to more effective research and development activities in the AANR sector.
The ribbon cutting ceremony was followed by the unveiling of the ATBI marker, and the blessing of the office.