Case Story: Behind the Seams of Habi Lifestyle
Case Story: Behind the Seams of Habi Lifestyle At age ten, Janine Mikaella “Nin” Chiong already had a sense of how business worked. She tried selling her mother’s surplus bracelets …
About Us
The Institute for Small-Scale Industries was established on March 2, 1966 through a bilateral agreement between the Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Its principal objective then as now was to assist and promote the development and growth of the small-scale industrial sector in the Philippines. Originally set up as the training institute for the Philippine small industries, it gradually built up its capabilities and expanded its activities to include research, extension, and information programs.
On August 4, 1969, the Institute was established through Republic Act No. 6041 as a research and extension unit of the University of the Philippines.
The Institute had its permanent home with the completion of the four-storey E. Virata Hall in 1976.
From then, UP ISSI conducted several consultancy training courses, seminars, technical studies in the field of medium and small-scale industries with emphasis on Philippine industries. UP ISSI Historical Highlights
UP ISSI Mandate
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6041 AN ACT DEFINING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE FOR SMALL-SCALE INDUSTRIES, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING FOR ITS FINANCING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, the University …
Mission and Vision
MISSION UP ISSI is a nationally-recognized Institution mandated to provide leading research, training, and extension services and committed to the empowerment and growth of MSMEs in collaboration with stakeholders. VISION …
Staff Directory
UP ISSI Staff Directory UP Diliman VoIP Trunkline (+63 2) 8981-8500 Email: info.issi@up.edu.ph
Extension Work
Gain Advancement through Business Advisory and Support Service (GABAy) Program
Gain Advancement through Business Advisory and Support Service (GABAy) Program
GABAy is UP ISSI’s flagship advocacy program that aims to accelerate the growth and sustainability of MSMEs by providing online mentoring and online marketing support. It offers a comprehensive range …
Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources-based Startups, Spinoffs with DOST-PCAARRD
Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources-based Startups, Spinoffs with DOST-PCAARRD
Levelling-Up of Innovative Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources-based Startups/Spinoffs thru Promotion, Assistance, and Development (LIPAD) is collaboration project spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for …
Science for the Convergence of Agriculture and Tourism Project with DOST-PCAARRD
Science for the Convergence of Agriculture and Tourism Project with DOST-PCAARRD
Innovating Agri-tech Promotion: Development of Farms as Tourism Sites The Science for the Convergence of Agriculture and Tourism (SciCAT) Project is a collaboration between the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine …
Business Enterprise Mentorship
Business Enterprise Mentorship
One of ISSI’s commitment is to serve MSMEs in any and every way we can. We are moving our mentoring program from walk-in to the online platform as part of …
Barangay Invasion Through Entrepreneurship
Barangay Invasion Through Entrepreneurship
The RGMA Network, Inc. and the UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries inked a partnership to deliver a two-hour seminar every Saturday in selected barangays in Metro Manila and nearby towns. …
Consultancy for Agricultural and Manufacturing Productivity Improvement (CAMPI) with the Department of Science and Technology
UP ISSI is also a consultant for the Consultancy for Agricultural and Manufacturing Productivity Improvement (CAMPI) program for the Calabarzon Region with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). According to the …
Technical Assistance to Support the Development of Enterprises of Indigenous Communities
Technical Assistance to Support the Development of Enterprises of Indigenous Communities
The Institute provides technical assistance to ensure the commercial viability and profitability of products made by enterprises of indigenous communities. Of particular importance was the technical assistance provided to the Kalahan Educational Foundation …
Mentoring Program with Citi Foundation
Mentoring Program with Citi Foundation
The Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) is a nationwide search for outstanding Filipino micro entrepreneurs funded by Citi Foundation, the philanthropic arm of multinational banking and financial services corporation Citigroup. Done in …
Our Numbers
63
Training programs ran in 2024
4,716
Participants trained in 2024
56
Mentored MSMEs
7
[Research Output] Position Paper (3), Paper Presentations (2), Number of researches/ reports done (2)
2
MSME BUYanihan Showcase Held
388,000
Social Media Reach
17,000
Social media followers
Facilities
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UP ISSI caps off September with the successful launch of #upissiENTRELEAD in Pasig City
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Nurturing Ideas into Impact with the Kwan Laurel Grant for Social Enterprises
KISLAP: Igniting Student Ideas Into Impact-Driven Enterprises In the Philippines, many students dream of becoming entrepreneurs with bright business ideas aimed at addressing poverty, inequality, or environmental degradation. Yet most …