SNSU Food Innovation Center

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 | 𝚂𝙽𝚂𝚄 𝙵𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚝 𝙸𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙷𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚗 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼

Innovation deserves to be assessed by experts who have dedicated their careers to advancing science, technology, and innovation.

We are honored to introduce the distinguished evaluators who will assess the entries for the SNSU Food Product Innovation Hackathon 2026:

𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙃. 𝙂𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙩
S&T Fellow II, Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

𝙈𝙨. 𝙍𝙚𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝙈. 𝘼𝙗𝙖𝙤
Science Research Specialist II, DOST Caraga

With their extensive expertise in research, technology development, food innovation, and commercialization, our evaluators will identify the most promising food product innovations that embody this year's theme:

" 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 "

Their insights and recommendations will help determine the outstanding entries that will earn the opportunity to represent Surigao del Norte State University in the INNOVEATS Competition during the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) 2026.

𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙. 𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚. 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

07/08/2026

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑 | 𝙳𝚁. 𝙼𝙰𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚁𝙾 𝙷. 𝙶𝙰𝚆𝙰𝚃

The 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 proudly presents our first featured speaker for this August's milestone events!

We are honored to welcome 𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙃. 𝙂𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙩, DOST Science and Technology Fellow II, who will deliver an insightful session on:

♻️ 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Discover how circular economy principles are transforming the food sector by minimizing waste, maximizing resource efficiency, creating value from food by-products, and driving sustainable food systems. This inspiring session will equip participants with practical insights to innovate responsibly while promoting environmental stewardship and economic growth.

𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚.

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖. 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙. 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚.

07/08/2026

𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!

The countdown has begun!

Only 𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 before we officially launch an exciting milestone for innovation at Surigao del Norte State University – Mainit Campus!

Join us as we celebrate:
📌𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
📌𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📌𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗚𝗠𝗣 & 𝗟𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴

Be part of this remarkable gathering of innovators, researchers, students, faculty, industry partners, and stakeholders as we continue to build a more innovative, resilient, and sustainable food ecosystem for Caraga.

📅 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📍 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 – 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬

𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚.

07/08/2026

📣 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Be part of a three-day celebration of food science, technology, and innovation during the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW). Discover how the Caraga Food Innovation Centers (CFICs) are transforming local resources into innovative products and technologies that benefit farmers, MSMEs, industries, and communities.

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE

August 27–28, 2026
Caraga Food Innovation Expo 2026
Discover the Science Behind Every Bite.

August 29, 2026

• Food Innovation Forum 2026
Where Science Meets the Senses, Sustainability, and the Marketplace
Hear from industry experts on the latest trends and breakthroughs shaping the future of food.
10:00 AM | Go Hotels, Robinsons Place Butuan

• InnovEats 2026: Food Innovation Challenge
Watch student and faculty innovators pitch research-based food innovations before a panel of experts.
1:00 PM

• TARAsense Taste Wars
Experience a live sensory evaluation competition powered by TARAsense, where science meets consumer preference.
3:00 PM

Whether you're an entrepreneur, MSME, researcher, student, policymaker, investor, or food enthusiast, there's something for you at this year's CFIC events.

📅 August 27–29, 2026
📅 Robinsons Butuan & Go Hotels Butuan

07/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐫 𝐂. 𝐋𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬!

Surigao del Norte State University proudly congratulates 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙧 𝘾. 𝙇𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙨 on her well-deserved designation as the 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 of the University.

This appointment reflects her unwavering commitment to excellence, transformative leadership, and passion for advancing research, innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship. As Innovation Director, Dr. Lelis will play a vital role in strengthening SNSU's innovation ecosystem, fostering industry partnerships, accelerating technology commercialization, and nurturing a culture of creativity and impact across the University.

May this new leadership role inspire greater breakthroughs, meaningful collaborations, and sustainable innovations that will benefit our communities and contribute to national development.

Your SNSU family is proud of this remarkable milestone and looks forward to the positive impact of your vision and leadership.

Congratulations once again! Wishing you continued success as you lead SNSU toward greater heights of innovation and excellence.

07/08/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔📣

What if the next breakthrough in food innovation begins with Caraga's rich agricultural resources?

Discover how science, technology, and innovation are transforming local crops into market-ready products that are smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and globally competitive.

Step into the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 and explore groundbreaking innovations developed by the Caraga Food Innovation Centers, where research and creativity converge to advance food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable economic growth.

Experience innovative exhibits featuring:

• Value-added food products developed from locally sourced commodities
• Advanced food processing technologies and equipment
• TARAsense – Caraga's AI-powered sensory intelligence platform for food product development

Discover innovations from the different Food Innovation Centers in Caraga:

• Caraga State University (CSU)
• Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU)
• Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU)
• Agusan del Sur State University (ADSSU)
• North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU)

As part of the 2026 Caraga Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW), we invite entrepreneurs, startups, students, researchers, and all Caraganons passionate about food to discover how science and innovation are transforming local resources into new opportunities for Caraga's food industry.

📅 August 27–29, 2026
📍 2nd Floor, Robinsons Place Butuan, Butuan City

Join us and discover the science behind every food innovation!

07/08/2026

𝐀𝐬 𝐖𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The SNSU Food Innovation Center proudly introduces the distinguished 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 that will be joining us for this landmark event at Surigao del Norte State University – Mainit Campus.

Their steadfast partnership, expertise, and commitment to innovation continue to strengthen our shared mission of advancing research, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agri-food development in the Caraga Region.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲.

06/08/2026

𝟑 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!

The countdown has begun!

Only 𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 before we officially launch an exciting milestone for innovation at Surigao del Norte State University – Mainit Campus!

Join us as we celebrate:
📌𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
📌𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📌𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗚𝗠𝗣 & 𝗟𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴

Be part of this remarkable gathering of innovators, researchers, students, faculty, industry partners, and stakeholders as we continue to build a more innovative, resilient, and sustainable food ecosystem for Caraga.

📅 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📍 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 – 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬

𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚.

05/08/2026

𝟒 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!

The countdown has begun!

Only 𝟰 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 before we officially launch an exciting milestone for innovation at Surigao del Norte State University – Mainit Campus!

Join us as we celebrate:
📌𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
📌𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📌𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗚𝗠𝗣 & 𝗟𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴

Be part of this remarkable gathering of innovators, researchers, students, faculty, industry partners, and stakeholders as we continue to build a more innovative, resilient, and sustainable food ecosystem for Caraga.

📅 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📍 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 – 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬

𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚.