Additional Metals and Engineering Innovation Centers (MEICs) to Rise Soon in 10 More Regions in the Country
By Kai H. Negado
If you think there is so much more that the countryside can do, then you’re right.
The regions hold so much potential when it comes to innovation. That is why the Department of Science, through the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), is placing major investments in the regions.
Following the success of the establishment of the first batch of Metals and Engineering Innovation Centers (MEIC) in Regions 1, 2, 3, 10, and CAR, the DOST-MIRDC further solidified its commitment in bringing science, technology, and innovation closer to the people by signing into an agreement to establish MEICs in more regions in the country.
The 2nd National Metals and Engineering Conference (NMEC) on June 22, 2023, held the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the DOST-MIRDC, DOST Regional Offices, and state universities and colleges (SUC) from regions 4A, 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13.
DOST-MIRDC top management, DOST Regional Directors, and SUC Presidents during the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement for the MEIC batch two project.
In his message of commitment, Batangas State University’s President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, whose university is part of the MEIC Batch 2 project, commented on the metals and engineering (M&E) industry as a great contributor to the country’s GDP and how the MEIC is addressing the industry’s demand in capacitating its workforce. “As part of the MEIC project, SUCs are now capable of contributing to this growth by posturing a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce, ready to take on the challenges and opportunities of the future,’ said Dr. Ronquillo. “The technological disruptions and trends we see emerging in the global metals industry are guiding our mission,” he added.
The MEICs to be established will be operated by the host SUCs, it will enable partner SUCs to design and fabricate machineries and equipment which support the requirements of the various micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) in their respective regions - strengthening the country’s research and development outputs that will directly benefit our local industries.
For SUCs and MSMEs who are interested in availing of DOST-MIRDC or MEIC services, you may send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
