NBSC JOINS REVERSE PITCHING EVENT TO BRIDGE ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) continues to position its academic research at the forefront of regional development through its active participation in the “Reverse Pitching: From Challenges to Solution” strategic session held on February 26, 2026, at Hamersons Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. Representing the institution, Mr. John Mark Vhick E. Aguiman, Faculty and Research Coordinator-Designate for the Department of General Education Curricula (DGEC), joined regional stakeholders to align the College’s research capabilities with real-world industrial and administrative needs.
Spearheaded by the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (NorMinCIEERD) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the session utilized a “Reverse Pitching” model that effectively flipped the script on traditional collaboration. Instead of academic researchers presenting theoretical projects to potential partners, industry leaders and government agencies, i.e., Misamis Oriental-
1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO-1); Misamis Oriental II Electric Service Cooperative (MORESCO II); J.L. Food Products; and the City Government of Cagayan de Oro, presented their specific operational bottlenecks to the academic community. This strategic shift ensures that research initiatives are directly tailored to address tangible regional challenges.
For NBSC, this engagement serves as a direct bridge between faculty-led research and the challenges faced by both the public and private sectors. By understanding these tangible hurdles firsthand, the College’s researchers can ensure their outputs are data-driven, relevant, and ready for immediate adoption by regional partners. A key highlight was the announcement of upcoming “Calls for Research” by Ms. Glenda Dorcas T. Sacbibit, the Supervising Science Research Specialist for the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), which offers vital funding opportunities for projects aimed at regional technological advancement.
This participation underscores the NBSC’s commitment to ensuring that its scholarly pursuits transcend theoretical study to become practical solutions for the community. By fostering these cross-sector collaborations, NBSC is strengthening its internal capacity to produce high-impact studies that are not only academically rigorous but also essential for fueling the institution’s growth in discovery, innovation, and evidence-based regional progress.
