About Us
The establishment of a technology business incubator, operating under the “Sustainable Food System Solutions” program, presents a significant opportunity to tackle pressing issues within the global food industry. This endeavor resonates with the growing demand for innovative technologies aimed at enhancing food security, sustainability, and efficiency. The rationale behind this initiative is multifaceted.
Firstly, the food industry is experiencing a notable shift towards sustainability and innovation. Through the creation of a technology-oriented incubator, we aim to cultivate a central hub where entrepreneurs and startups can develop cutting-edge solutions. These solutions encompass various aspects such as logistics and distribution, sustainable packaging, supply chain optimization, and waste reduction.
Secondly, the incubator offers a collaborative environment conducive to the convergence of diverse stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts. This collaborative atmosphere fosters knowledge exchange and expedites the development of holistic solutions spanning the entire food system.
Collaboration is imperative for addressing complex challenges such as the impact of climate change on agriculture, resource scarcity, and the quest for alternative protein sources.
Thirdly, the emphasis on the “Sustainable Food System Solutions” program underscores a commitment to a long-term perspective. By supporting businesses with a sustainability focus, we aim to contribute to the creation of resilient and future-proof food systems. This objective gains particular significance against the backdrop of dynamic global shifts, characterized by population growth, evolving dietary patterns, and environmental considerations.
Furthermore, the incubator provides essential support mechanisms for startups, including mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to a network of industry partners. This nurturing environment plays a crucial role in translating innovative concepts into viable and scalable enterprises.
In conclusion, the establishment of a technology business incubator with a specialized program for sustainable food system solutions represents a strategic initiative. It effectively addresses current industry challenges, fosters collaboration among stakeholders, promotes long-term sustainability, and facilitates the growth of businesses poised to influence the future trajectory of the global food industry.
News and Activities
Study Visit to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) of LGU Alcala
On July 11, 2025, the eco-startup BIOLARYO, in partnership with the DOST-PSU Aligwas Technology Business Incubator (TBI), conducted a benchmarking visit to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) of the Local Government Unit of Alcala, Pangasinan. This activity aimed to...
DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI Conducts Q3 Evaluation Meeting
The DOST-PSU Aligwas Technology Business Incubator (TBI) successfully held its Quarter 3 Evaluation Meeting on July 9, 2025. The meeting aimed to review accomplishments, address pending deliverables, and align strategic plans for the remainder of the year. Attendees...
Visit of Food Startup Incubatees to DMMMSU Institute of Agriculture
On June 30, 2025, three food startup incubatees of the DOST-PSU Aligwas Technology Business Incubator (TBI)โNutriwrap, Nutrifish, and Anchoviaโvisited the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) Institute of Agriculture. This educational visit was part...
2025 DOST-PSU ALIGWAS TBI Biyaheng Asenso Bootcamp: Empowering Sustainable Food System Solutions, in partnership with SILLAG Region 1
Image courtesy of SILLAG Region 1 The Byaheng Aligwas TBI, Byaheng Asenso Bootcamp โ a 2-day, full-packed learning journey for our Cohort 1 Incubatees of DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI โ successfully concluded! In partnership with the SILLAG Region I Consortium, headed...
๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐: ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐’๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ
What a productive session! The DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI team, along with Vice President for Research, Extension and Innovation, Dr. Razeale G. Resultay, ITSO Director, Engr. Jeff M. Pereyras and our dedicated Mentor, FIC Head Dr. Wilma de Vera recently convened for our Q2...
๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ: ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ
The DOST-PSU Aligwas Technology Business Incubator (TBI) recently held a significant partnership meeting with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regional Office, engaging directly with Director Gomel C. Gabuna of the North Luzon Cluster, alongside Ms. Veronica F....
2025 Aligwas TBI Capacity Building
The DOST-PSU Aligwas Technology Business Incubator (TBI) recently wrapped up a highly successful Capacity Building activity at Treasures of Bolinao Beach Resort in Bolinao, Pangasinan. Participants walked away with valuable new skills and practical strategies, ready...
๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ!
The DOST-PSU Aligwas Technology Business Incubator (TBI) recently conducted a significant visit to the Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Pangasinan Provincial Office. This engagement was crucial as the Pangasinan Provincial Office, headed by...
One on One Meeting Sessions with The Mentors
๐ง๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ณ๐๐น ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ-๐ผ๐ป-๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ต ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง-๐ฃ๐ฆ๐จ ๐๐น๐ถ๐ด๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ณ๐๐น๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ! As part of the Pibabali: Engagement Activity for the Incubatees, each startup team had the opportunity to engage in focused...
The DOST-PSU ALIGWAS TBI Mentor Coordination Meeting assembled via zoom
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐. The DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI convened its internal and external mentors, TBI staff, and research coordinators today for a significant Mentor Coordination Meeting. The assembly, held...
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Contact Us
DR. ROSEANNE JANE C. AGUSTIN-CERA
TBI PROJECT LEADER
rajagustin.bayambang@psu.edu.ph
+639386883592
Ms. Monique C. Esguerra
TBI Project Technical Specialistย
mesguerra@psu.edu.ph
+639922655337














