DSSC Agri-Food Innovation TBI building

From bold ideas to market-ready agri-food ventures.

The incubation program helps founders validate products, strengthen operations, access facilities, and prepare for growth.

IncubationSupport from idea to market
Shared facilitiesSpace to develop and test
MentorshipGuidance for your next step

DSSC Agri-Food Innovation TBI · Matti, Digos City

Incubation Program

Who can join and what to expect

The program supports promising agri-food startups, researchers, MSMEs, cooperatives, and student innovators.

Who can apply

Agri-food ventures at different stages, connected by a drive to innovate.

  • Early-stage startups and student ventures
  • Faculty or researcher-led commercialization teams
  • MSMEs scaling agri-food products
  • Cooperatives with innovation projects

Focus areas accepted

Priority tracks aligned with the program’s incubation support.

SeaweedFertilizerFood ProcessingAgri-Tech

Support for your next stage

Validated Product-Market Fit

Structured feedback from mentors and real market testing to confirm your idea works.

Improved Operations & Compliance

Guidance on regulatory requirements, food safety, and operational efficiency.

Access to Partners & Pilots

Direct introductions to buyers, distributors, and government partners for pilot programs.

Growth & Impact Readiness

Investment pitch support, investor matching, and scale preparation for market launch.

The Journey

Your incubation pathway

Incubatees move through a structured pathway designed to reduce risk and increase market readiness.

1

Intake & Assessment

Application review, team evaluation, and alignment with focus areas.

2

Prototype & Validation

Lab access, formulation support, and early product-market testing.

3

Market Testing

Pilot deployments, buyer introductions, and feedback integration.

4

Scale Preparation

Investor readiness, MOA, compliance, and graduation planning.