By ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡GAD TBI
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy signs the Renewal of Commitment for HEIRIT TBIs during the 9th National TBI Summit in Bacolod City, strengthening ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s role in advancing technopreneurship and supporting the growth of innovation-driven startups in Western Visayas.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡), represented by President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, participated in the Renewal of Commitment for Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneurship (HEIRIT) Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), held during the 9th National TBI Summit at Citadines, Bacolod City on November 7, 2025.
This significant event, organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST PCIEERD), reaffirmed the commitment of HEIRIT-supported institutions in advancing innovation and fostering technopreneurship across the Philippines. The gathering brought together key stakeholders from the government, academia, and industry to discuss strategies for strengthening the national innovation ecosystem.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡GAD TBI: A Leader in Technopreneurship in Western Visayas
As part of DOST PCIEERD’s HEIRIT Program, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ established the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡GAD Technology Business Incubator (TBI), which is currently the only private university-based TBI in Region VI. This achievement highlights ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s leadership in fostering innovation and supporting technopreneurship in the region.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡GAD TBI plays a vital role in nurturing student-led startups and entrepreneurs, helping translate research and innovations into commercial success. As ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡GAD TBI continues to advance its vision of becoming a leading entrepreneurial university, it remains committed to supporting early-stage businesses, from idea incubation to commercialization.
As a member of the HEIRIT TBI network, the DOST-̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡GAD TBI collaborates with other incubators, universities, and research institutions to build a dynamic and thriving startup ecosystem across Western Visayas. Its role as a leader in this network underscores ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s commitment to bridging the gap between research, innovation, and commercialization, helping bring new technologies and business ideas to market.
The Renewal of Commitment for HEIRIT TBIs reaffirms the shared dedication of universities and incubators to advancing technopreneurship and strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem. Through this initiative, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ continues to empower entrepreneurs and drive economic growth by supporting innovative startups and contributing to regional and national economic transformation.