Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), through its Regional Coffee Innovation Center (RCIC) and Museum participated as an exhibitor in the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) 20226 and Handa Pilipinas Mindanao Leg held on October 15-17, at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City.
Under the Wealth Creation thematic area, RCIC showcased its initiatives supporting the development of the coffee industry through research, technology promotion, quality improvement, value addition, capacity building, and enterprise development.
In addition, the exhibition emphasized the role of science, technology, and innovation in improving the competitiveness of the coffee value chain, particularly through technical services, post-harvest improvement, coffee quality and sensory evaluation, and knowledge and technology transfer to coffee farmers, processors, entrepreneurs, and other industry stakeholders.
Dr. Augie E. Fuentes, DSSC President, and Dr. Cherry Ann P. Roxas, Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Director, attended the opening program on October 15.
The event also provided opportunities for knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement, and potential partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, industry representatives, and other stakeholders.
With the participation of RCIC, the College highlighted its continuing initiatives to support coffee industry development through research, innovation, and collaboration. This initiative also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
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