MinSU i-BIBES

Vision

To be a leading business incubation hub in the MIMAROPA region advancing sustainable biosystems solutions and establishing innovative ventures that address challenges in agriculture, food systems, and bio-resource management.

Mission

Empower start-ups by providing strong entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives innovation in Biosystem solutions, contributing to sustainable and resilient regional economic growth and development.

Goals

Support startups in creating transformative biosystems solutions that convert agricultural biowastes into sustainable products, renewable bioenergy, innovative raw materials, food innovation, smart agriculture and fisheries management, and IoT for sustainable communities.
Provide comprehensive support to startups, including prototyping services, mentorship, support infrastructure, business registration, seed funding, and market access.
Build strong partnerships and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that connects innovators with resources, research institutions, and funding opportunities to sustain the growth of startups and ventures.

About i-BIBES

MinSU i-BIBES

The Mindoro State University Innovative Business Incubator for Biosystems Solutions (MinSU – iBIBES) was established on August 15, 2024, under the funding of the Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneurship (HeIRIT) Program of the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), and Mindoro State University.

MinSU IBIBES aims to assist students, researchers, alumni, and entrepreneurs in producing innovative biosystems solutions. Its focus includes transforming biowastes into new raw materials, products, and bioenergy; food innovation; smart agriculture and fisheries; and leveraging technology to address community problems. The incubator provides comprehensive support, including prototyping services, mentorship, infrastructure, business registration assistance, seed funding, and market access.

The project is implemented by Mindoro State University, headed by Dr. Enya Marie D. Apostol (SUC President III), and is led by its Technology Business Incubator (TBI) manager, Engr. Randy A. Joco. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) MIMAROPA serves as the cooperating and monitoring agency