𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 31, 2025 – The launching program continued at the MEIC site at Km. 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of the MEIC-SNSU marker by DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. and the University President, Dr. Rowena A. Plando witnessed by the DOST Officials, Congresswoman Bernadette Barbers represented by Ms. Liza Monteros, Government Lyndon S. Barbers represented by Atty. Rise Faith Recabo, and the SNSU family. This was followed by a guided facility tour led by the Research Director and MEIC Focal, Mr. Ruel T. Buba.

Generously funded by DOST-PCIEERD, the MEIC-Caraga is an innovative hub for our entire region. The University is committed to fostering groundbreaking innovation, conducting vital research, and nurturing essential skills development. With the strong support from the province of Surigao del Norte and LGU- Surigao City, the center will soon be conducting more trainings to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and skills that will contribute significantly to the progress of the community. It shall provide a comprehensive range of services, truly supporting innovation and development in Surigao City and the entire Caraga. With the MEIC-Caraga, SNSU can now offer a wider array of services that align perfectly with the vision of the province of Surigao del Norte and all Caraganons, particularly in the areas of research, innovation, and extension services.

Secretary Solidum described the center as the biggest in the country.

The MEIC’s launch marks a bold step toward a more innovative, skilled, and empowered Caraga. The center stands as a catalyst for inclusive growth, stronger industries, and a future shaped by research, innovation, and meaningful collaboration.

“𝐹𝘰𝑟 𝑖𝘯𝑐𝘭𝑢𝘴𝑖𝘷𝑒 𝑔𝘳𝑜𝘸𝑡𝘩, 𝑒𝘮𝑝𝘰𝑤𝘦𝑟𝘦𝑑 𝑙𝘪𝑣𝘦𝑠 𝑎𝘯𝑑 𝑎 𝑠𝘦𝑟𝘷𝑖𝘤𝑒-𝑓𝘰𝑐𝘶𝑠𝘦𝑑 𝑓𝘶𝑡𝘶𝑟𝘦”

𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟰 – 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟴 – 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟵 – 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲