THE Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DoST-SEI), in collaboration with the Philippine S&T Development Foundation-Manila Inc. (PhilDev), has launched the Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP) in Cagayan de Oro City. Spanning from May to November 2024, this seven-month capacity-building initiative aims to equip DoST-SEI scholars with essential skills in technopreneurship, design thinking and innovative business, and venture planning. The culmination of the program in November features a pitching competition where participants will present their startup plans to industry experts and potential investors. AdvertisementVince Manglicmot of PhilDev delivered an engaging talk on the history and landscape of technopreneurship in the Philippines. Erica Cago, director of the Northern Mindanao Association of DoST-SEI Scholars, was also present to join the discussion.

Source: Manila Times June 05, 2024 16:05 UTC