Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology
OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
Technology Application and Promotion Unit (TAPU)
Bamboo Technology Resource Center (BTRC)
Objectives
• To undertake research and development activities for innovative product development and process innovations
• To conduct proactive technology transfer programs for capacity and enterprise development
• To produce and market valueadded bamboobased products
• To provide common service facilities to bamboobased industries and enterprise
Key Programs and Services
• Research and Development
* Technology development for efficient and applicable technologies
* Prototype development of innovative and highvalue bamboo products
* Product development & bamboo species matching
• Technology Transfer
* Technology Promotion through seminars and participation in trade exhibits
* Trainings for skills development in various areas of bamboo production
* Technical assistance / consultancy for livelihood development projects
• Production for income generation
* Smallscale production of marketable products for income generation
• Provision of CSF for smallscle producers
* Provision of production facilities to smallscal producers for a fee