RAISE Bicol

14/09/2026

DRIVING INNOVATION FROM THE LAB TO THE MARKET.

On September 11, 2026, the 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 together with 𝐁𝐔 𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐋 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 successfully conducted 𝑳𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉𝑷𝒂𝒅 2026: 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑷𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 at the FTC Hall, BU Guinobatan, Guinobatan, Albay.

The event gathered 3rd-year student innovators and faculty researchers from across Bicol University campuses to pitch their research-based solutions to an esteemed panel of experts. By combining interactive pitch sessions with expert mentoring, the event validated the market potential of these innovations and effectively bridged the gap between classroom innovation and real-world market application.

A huge congratulations to all our participant teams, evaluators, and organizers for shaping the future of tech-driven solutions in the Bicol Region!

08/09/2026

03/09/2026

Three days of intensive learning, strategic collaboration, and advancing intellectual property management!

The Regional Echo Patent Mining Training Workshop & Mentorship, organized by RAISE Project 1 IPTBM and held on August 26–28, 2026, at the FTC Hall, BU Guinobatan, brought together participants representing the different CMIs of RAISE Bicol.

Through a 3-day event, attendees built foundational knowledge on patent analytics and global trends on Day 1, advanced into smart search strategies and Patent Mining Documentation: Search Report on Day 2, and concluded with practical mentorship and participant presentations on Day 3.

Beyond mastering database tools and developing Patent Mining Search Reports, this initiative enhanced institutional capabilities and fostered collaboration among stakeholders committed to advancing research, innovation, and intellectual property protection throughout the region.

27/08/2026

𝙰.𝚂.𝙴.𝙽.𝚂.𝙾. 𝙼𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚜𝚎𝚝 2.0

Two days of learning, collaboration, and turning ideas into opportunities!

The𝘼.𝙎.𝙀.𝙉.𝙎.𝙊. 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙚𝙩 2.0: 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞-𝘼𝙦𝙪𝙖 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, held on August 24–25, 2026, brought together aspiring agripreneurs, researchers, innovators, MSMEs, farmers, fisherfolk, and other agri-aqua stakeholders from across the Bicol Region.

Through lectures, workshops, mentoring sessions, and hands-on activities, participants explored how agri-aqua ideas and technologies can be transformed into viable, market-responsive, and investment-ready ventures.

More than developing enterprises, A.S.E.N.S.O. Mindset 2.0 strengthened connections among people who share a common goal: building a more innovative, resilient, and sustainable agri-aqua ecosystem in Bicol.

This activity forms part of the continuing efforts of the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛 (𝐀𝐁𝐇) to empower stakeholders with practical agripreneurship competencies and create stronger pathways for innovation, enterprise development, and technology utilization.

Empowering Agripreneurs. Strengthening Communities. Sustaining Innovation.

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24/08/2026

𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 proudly participated in the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Bicol held on August 19–21, 2026, in Daet, Camarines Norte.

Through our exhibit booth, we showcased the initiatives and opportunities under the RAISE Bicol Program in strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem through technology transfer, intellectual property management, technology business incubation, knowledge management, and strategic partnerships. We also featured products and technologies from our partner institutions - Bicol University (BU), University of Camarines (UCN), Sorsogon State University (SorSU), Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), and Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA).

The event served as a valuable platform for engaging with students, researchers, innovators, government agencies, and other stakeholders - fostering collaboration and promoting science, technology, and innovation for regional development.

Thank you to everyone who visited the RAISE Bicol booth and joined us in advancing innovation for a more resilient and progressive Bicol Region!

06/08/2026

𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙄𝙋𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙎 | 𝘼.𝙎.𝙀.𝙉.𝙎.𝙊. 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙚𝙩 2.0

Ready to turn your research, technology, or innovative ideas into impactful agri-business ventures?

The 𝘼.𝙎.𝙀.𝙉.𝙎.𝙊. 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙚𝙩 2.0: 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞-𝘼𝙦𝙪𝙖 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 is now accepting participants!

This two-day agripreneurship training is designed for faculty members, researchers, innovators, MSMEs, members of farmers' and fisherfolk organizations, community leaders, and aspiring agripreneurs who are eager to explore technology commercialization, enterprise development, and innovation-driven business opportunities.

📅 Date: August 24–25, 2026
📍 Venue: 2nd Floor, Oropesa Building, Bicol University Guinobatan
Registration link: https://forms.gle/5HaPWo9AmH49hu6Y7

Join us in strengthening the region's innovation ecosystem and transforming agri-aqua innovations into sustainable enterprises!
A.S.E.N.S.O. Mindset 2.0: Continuing Agri-Aqua Synergy for Enterprise and Network Strengthening Opportunities

23/07/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

Be part of 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐒 2026: 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 2026, the flagship event of the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Bicol Program.

Join researchers, innovators, technopreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and government partners as we celebrate homegrown agri-aqua innovations and strengthen strategic partnerships that drive technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace.

Event Highlights:
• Regional Pitching Competition
• MOA & MOU Signing Ceremonies
• Innovation Showcases
• Networking and Partnership Opportunities

Whether you're an innovator, researcher, entrepreneur, student, industry partner, or innovation enthusiast, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and be part of shaping the future of agri-aqua innovation in the Bicol Region.

Register now by scanning the QR code on the event poster or through the registration link below:
https://forms.gle/Jp5jrJeXuJ6HNs7LA

Don't miss this opportunity to witness innovation in action and build meaningful partnerships for sustainable regional development!

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