Romblon Innovation Hub

03/06/2026

22/05/2026

In celebration of 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, DOST-MIMAROPA highlights the DOST Innovation Hubs (iHUBs) as open and collaborative spaces that empower communities through science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The DOST iHUBs are open-access innovation spaces designed to support students, researchers, startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in transforming ideas into real-world solutions. Through mentorship, networking opportunities, innovation support services, and access to collaborative workspaces and prototyping resources, the iHUBs help strengthen the region’s growing innovation ecosystem.

To expand access to innovation services across the region, DOST-MIMAROPA established and operationalized five provincial DOST iHUBs in Romblon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. Collectively, these iHUBs have engaged 5,229 users through various innovation-driven activities, including pre-incubation support, mentoring sessions, pitching activities, networking opportunities, and the promotion of research and development outputs.

More than just co-working spaces, the DOST iHUBs nurture early-stage innovators by bridging the gap between ideation and formal incubation — helping transform concepts, technologies, and research outputs into viable and impactful solutions that address local and national challenges.

As part of DOST-MIMAROPA’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, accountability, and inclusive innovation, the DOST iHUBs remain open to individuals and communities who aspire to innovate, collaborate, and create meaningful change through science, technology, and innovation.

Visit the DOST iHUBs in MIMAROPA and discover how innovation can work for you and your community.

Tags: DOST PSTC-Occidental Mindoro DOST-PSTC-Oriental Mindoro DOST-Provincial S&T Center Marinduque DOST Romblon DOST Palawan

06/03/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!
🎉

We are delighted to announce the three (3) winners of our Science, Technology, and Innovation Idea Competition addressing the foul smell in public wet markets. Each winner will receive ₱500 for their innovative and promising ideas that aim to help improve our community spaces. 👏

Your creativity and commitment to finding solutions truly reflect how science, technology, and innovation can make a difference in everyday community concerns.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to all Romblomanons who participated and shared their ideas. Your enthusiasm and willingness to contribute solutions for the betterment of our public markets are greatly valued. 💡

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧! Let’s continue working together to build smarter and more sustainable communities.

27/02/2026

Last call to submit your entry for a chance to win 500 pesos!

This Valentine’s, express your love for the community.💞
Be part of the solution—share your ideas and help improve our public markets!

Problem in Focus: Foul Smell in Public Wet Markets

Who Can Join?
✅ Open to all Romblomanons of legal age
✅ One (1) entry per participant

How to Join?
1. Post a Science, Technology, and Innovation-based solution in the comment section that addresses the problem of foul smell in public wet markets.
2. Provide a brief description of your proposed solution (1–3 sentences only).
3. You’re all set!

Criteria for Judging:
📌 25% - Innovativeness of the proposed idea
📌 25% - Number of likes on the submitted comment
📌 25% - Feasibility of the concept
📌 25% - Evaluation by subject matter experts

The deadline for submission of entries is on February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Winners will be announced on March 6, 2026.

25/02/2026

FREE WEBINAR ALERT | With e-Certificate
How prepared are we to review today’s student business and innovation pitches?
As innovation and entrepreneurship activities continue to grow across institutions, there is a rising need to strengthen our understanding of how early-stage ventures are best analyzed and supported.
Join the Romblon State University - Innovation Office for the capacity-building webinar:
🎓 Advancing Faculty Readiness in Assessing Student Business and Innovation Pitches
📅 March 2, 2026
🕐 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🎟 FREE Registration | e-Certificate provided
This webinar is open to:
✅ Faculty members (RDI Chairpersons)
✅ Innovation and entrepreneurship coordinators
✅ Interested education professionals
Enhance your perspective. Strengthen your analytical lens. Support student innovators more effectively.
📌 Register now by scanning the QR code or through the link below:
🔗 https://links.rsu.edu.ph/RXgT2x

🚀 FREE WEBINAR ALERT | With e-Certificate

How prepared are we to review today’s student business and innovation pitches?

As innovation and entrepreneurship activities continue to grow across institutions, there is a rising need to strengthen our understanding of how early-stage ventures are best analyzed and supported.

Join the Romblon State University - Innovation Office for the capacity-building webinar:

🎓 Advancing Faculty Readiness in Assessing Student Business and Innovation Pitches

📅 March 2, 2026
🕐 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🎟 FREE Registration | e-Certificate provided

This webinar is open to:

✅ Faculty members (RDI Chairpersons)
✅ Innovation and entrepreneurship coordinators
✅ Interested education professionals

Enhance your perspective. Strengthen your analytical lens. Support student innovators more effectively.

📌 Register now by scanning the QR code or through the link below:
🔗 forms.gle/uLwYUcj9BdLUKqQRA

15/02/2026

This Valentine’s, express your love for the community.💞
Be part of the solution—share your ideas and help improve our public markets!

Problem in Focus: Foul Smell in Public Wet Markets

Who Can Join?
✅ Open to all Romblomanons of legal age
✅ One (1) entry per participant

How to Join?
1. Post a Science, Technology, and Innovation-based solution in the comment section that addresses the problem of foul smell in public wet markets.
2. Provide a brief description of your proposed solution (1–3 sentences only).
3. You’re all set!

Criteria for Judging:
📌 25% - Innovativeness of the proposed idea
📌 25% - Number of likes on the submitted comment
📌 25% - Feasibility of the concept
📌 25% - Evaluation by subject matter experts

The deadline for submission of entries is on February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Winners will be announced on March 6, 2026.

11/02/2026

💜💙

01/12/2025

Happy Birthday, Sec. Rene!🥳🎉

Your dedication and leadership continue to uplift and inspire the science community in Romblon and the entire nation. May your special day be filled with joy, vitality, and the warmth of everyone whose lives you’ve touched.

All the best from your DOST-PSTO Romblon family!💙

24/11/2025

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟕 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐖

DOST-MIMAROPA extends its warmest congratulations to the Municipality of San Jose, Romblon for being named one of the Top 7 Best CEST Communities during the 2025 Best CEST Community Awards, held during the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on November 19, 2025.

The municipality also received the Special Award for Science and Technology (S&T) Culture, highlighting its strong commitment to promoting innovation, encouraging community participation in science and technology, and implementing S&T-driven solutions for sustainable local development.

These recognitions show the growing story of San Jose’s handholding and community empowerment, a journey shaped by the people, strengthened by the people, and for the people, through science and technology.

Want to know their story? Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1183818270234609

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DOST- PSTO Romblon