06/02/2026
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The Mariano Marcos State University โ Innovation and Technology Directorate (MMSU-InnoTech) has been recognized as a Finalist in the Facilitator/Enabler Category of the S&T Innovation in Agri-Aqua (SINAG) Awards 2025, conferred by the Department of Science and Technology โ Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD).
The recognition was awarded during the 2025 S&T Recognition and Awarding Ceremony and the 53rd PCAARRD Founding Anniversary Celebration held at The Manila Hotel, Ermita, Manila on January 30, 2026.
The award was received on behalf of MMSU-InnoTech by Dr. Dionisio Bucao, Former Director of the Innovation and Technology Directorate, and Ms. Lei Frances E. Ribac, Chief of the Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Unit.
MMSU-InnoTech was cited for its outstanding role in advancing the regionโs innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, particularly through its integrated services under the Food Innovation Center (FIC), Intellectual Property and Technology Management (IP-TBM) Office, and Technology Business Incubation (TBI) program. These initiatives have significantly contributed to transforming local research outputs and resources into market-ready products, strengthening intellectual property protection, and fostering technology commercialization.
The SINAG Awards is one of PCAARRDโs flagship recognition programs that honors institutions and individuals who have demonstrated excellence in promoting science, technology, and innovation in agriculture and aquaculture, contributing to inclusive growth and sustainable development.
This milestone reinforces MMSU-InnoTechโs position as a key innovation enabler in Northern Luzon and highlights its continuing mission to drive research utilization, startup development, and technology-based entrepreneurship in the agri-aqua sector.