RAISE Southern Tagalog

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗧𝗕𝗜 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Day 3 of the ATBI Masterclass was filled with insightful discussions that deepened our understanding of how to effectively support and grow incubatees and community partners. The speakers shared real experiences and practical strategies on client management, curriculum development, and accelerator management—demonstrating how these components work together to transform ideas into sustainable and impactful ventures. The session highlighted the importance of structure, collaboration, and a strong support system in driving innovation forward.

✨Ms. Mary Ann L. Barile, ATBI Manager of LSPU, delivered an engaging discussion on Client Management and Curriculum Development for Basic and Advanced Incubatees. She described ATBI client management as a systematic handholding process that transforms researchers and farmers into market-ready entrepreneurs. She outlined the three structured phases of incubation—pre-incubation, incubation, and post-incubation—each designed to guide clients from ideation to long-term sustainability.

✨Dr. Maria Mojena G. Plasus of WPU-ATBI discussed Client Management and Curriculum Development for community adopters. She emphasized the value of structured ecosystem mapping that connects colleges, extension workers, IP offices, NGOs, LGUs, DOST regional offices, researchers, and MSMEs—maximizing access to technologies, training, and funding opportunities.

✨Ms. Cathrene P. Amante, University Extension Specialist II at UPLB TTBDO, shared valuable insights on Managing the Accelerator. She clarified the distinction between incubators and accelerators across five stages: incubators help build ideas into viable businesses, while accelerators focus on rapidly scaling existing startups. She also discussed effective strategies for attracting, selecting, and onboarding acceleratees.

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗧𝗕𝗜 𝗠𝗖 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮!

On the second day of the ATBI Masterclass under the SOUTH Mentorship Series, the focus was on the “how” incubators operate, how sustainability is achieved, and what strategies are applied in practice. It highlighted not only the operational side of managing incubation programs but also the importance of having a well-developed business plan. Participants were guided through practical approaches and sustainability measures, equipping them with the tools needed to transform ideas into thriving and sustainable incubation programs.

✨Dr. Rowena R. Noceda, RAISE ATBI Project Leader, discussed the ATBI Operations Plan and guided the participants in crafting their VMGO statements, organizational structure, and service offerings. She also explained how an organization or program should function on a day-to-day basis, defining the processes, roles, and procedures that ensure consistency, efficiency, and accountability across all activities.

✨Dr. Jennifer Edytha Lagrazon, SLSU-TBI Chief/Manager, discussed the ATBI Business Plan. It serves as a foundation for setting goals, organizing resources, and guiding decision-making. She emphasized the importance of effective marketing and promotion in attracting startups, partners, and investors, as well as maintaining the incubator’s visibility. She also emphasized the importance of implementing practical risk management strategies and conducting proper monitoring and evaluation to track progress, achieve goals, and ensure the program’s long-term sustainability.

✨Engr. Mary Jane Villaverde, Science Research Assistant from SLSU. Discussed procedures that help standardize , ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality in program delivery, and a financial framework that will help in establishing provisions for the sustainability of the TBI. It guides budgeting, resource allocation, and funding strategies, helping maintain transparency and accountability.

The ATBI Masterclass provided participants with a deeper understanding of how incubation programs are structured, operationalized, and sustained through income generating models and external fundings. Furthermore, the discussion focused on sharing TBIs efforts towards institutionalization and acquiring of funds for their operations.

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 📚✨

That’s exactly what Episode 2 of PAG-AALAM 2.0 felt like.

More than 70 participants from STAARRDEC CMIs spent a full and meaningful day learning with 𝗠𝘀. 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼-𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘇, former Vice-President of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and Technical Expert of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) on Knowledge Management, who shared practical and experience-based insights on Knowledge Management tools and techniques.

Through her discussion, Ms. Lanlan unpacked the KM lifecycle and tool selection framework, with emphasis on the APO KM Framework, and clearly connected lessons learned and after-action reviews to the overall knowledge process. She also guided participants in identifying strengths and areas for improvement in their KM practices, and introduced practical methods and techniques in knowledge harvesting, making the concepts both relatable and applicable in any institution.

What truly enriched the session was the active participation of attendees, who shared their own best practices in knowledge management and how they capture and utilize knowledge resources in their institutions. The energy remained high throughout the day, especially during the live Wayground quizzes, where Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) emerged as the top scorer and took home the cash prize 🎉.

Next stop: Episode 3 🚀

Join us again next Monday, March 30, as we take things further, this time focusing on how we can make KM sustainable and institutionalized, together with our experts from DOST-PCAARRD's Management Information Systems Division! See you!