Startups and MSMEs attend Forum on Support to Innovation Initiatives

Owners of startups and MSMEs attended the Forum on Support to Innovation Initiatives on May 19, 2016 at the JJs Seafoods Village, Tagbilaran City. The forum was organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Bohol, the Department of Trade and Industry – Bohol, FabLab, Bohol Island State University and the Bohol ICT Council.

OIC Provincial Director of DTI-Bohol Mr. Jose D. Hibaya gave the welcome remarks while Engr. Marcial C. Tanggaan, DOST Provincial Director spoke to the participants about the initiatives and available programs of DOST for startups and MSMEs. Ms. Lai Biliran of the Bohol ICT Council also talked about the opportunities in the ICT sector that are available to Boholanos as well as the council’s efforts to attract business process outsourcing locators in the province.

Mr. Jovito Gonzales, Division Chief of the Investment and Business Operations Division of the Technology Application and Promotion Institute discussed in detail the available programs of TAPI and DOST that could be utilized by startups and MSMEs in Bohol to help them introduce new products and services and expand operations.

An open forum was held before the program was formally closed.

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