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-story 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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
UP ISSI is a consultant for the Manufacturing Productivity Extension for Export Promotion (MPEX) Program for the Mimaropa and Caraga Regions with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). According to the …
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 …
As an implementing partner of the Biodiversity Partnerships Project (BPP) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, UP ISSI conducts various project feasibility study and value chain development training …
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 …
UP ISSI promotes the Jokaso Integrated Wastewater Sewerage Laboratory of the Phil-Japan Worldwide Management Services, Inc. through the conduct of fora and seminars on sewerage and septage management, where attendees …
As the premier policy think tank on innovation, technology entrepreneurship, quality and productivity improvement, UP ISSI, banking on its more than 45 years of training entrepreneurs and developing enterprises in …
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 …
The main application exercise of UP ISSI’s flagship program Manager’s Course is the conduct of the Integrated Organizational Survey and Assessment (IOSA), which was formerly called the Integrated Plant Survey. …
COPE Year-end Webinar The UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) is holding its year-end Communities of Practice for Entrepreneurship (COPE) Webinar on December 13, 2021, Monday, 2:00 PM – …
As lanterns light up the entire country during the Christmas season, no city shines brighter than the City of San Fernando in Pampanga, the birthplace of famous lantern makers in …
Two staff from the University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) attended the Workshop on “Regulatory Ecosystems for Startups”, sponsored by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and …
For the second half of the year, ISSI staff presented in a number of local and international conferences, highlighting the programs and results of research studies conducted by the Institute. …
As majority of the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector is still heavily impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and quarantine restrictions imposed by the Philippine government this year, …
