DOST-PEZA Open TBI Operations Guidelines

Graduate at least ten self-sustaining ICT entrepreneurs every 5 years
Provide comprehensive support including technology, management, and business needs to incubatees
Achieve operational sustainability of the business incubator

Specialized incubator focusing on open technology within ICT and related sectors
Provides leasable physical space and tangible services
Offers intangible services including technical, management, financial, and counseling/coaching
Offers services to both resident and virtual (non-resident) incubatees

Steering Committee (SC) appointed by DOST Secretary for policy direction and oversight
SC consists of 11 members: 7 government sector representatives (DOST, PEZA, UP, SBC, Quezon City LGU, ASTI, TRC) and 4 from the private sector
Project Management Office (PMO) run by TRC responsible for daily operations, marketing, finance, support services, and Secretariat to SC
Technical Services Group under ASTI provides technology consulting to SC, PMO, and incubatees

PMO promotes leasable space
Applicants are technology or potential technology entrepreneurs, preferably in software, hardware, solutions, content development, or related fields
Priority given to those adopting open technologies
Written application with required documents submitted to PMO
Assessments include business sense, entrepreneurial competencies, business plan quality, character background, and further technical, marketing, business evaluation
PMO evaluates applications and submits to SC for decision
ASTI reviews proposed technology and advises PMO

Minimum leasable area: 20 sq.m.; maximum: 80 sq.m.; additional space requires PMO evaluation and SC approval
Lease period: 3 to 5 years as decided by SC
Monthly lease rate: PhP350 per sq.m. for first 3 years subject to review afterwards
Fees include reservation and processing, basic lease, advance rent, security deposit, electricity (sub-meter), computer rental, conference room, gym, support and professional services
Discount: 10% on lease fees for UP faculty and students upon recommendation
Sub-leasing is prohibited

Use leased premises strictly for SC-approved activities
Maintain premises and TBI assets in good condition
Pay monthly fees within five days after the billed month without need for prior demand
1% monthly interest on late payments; repeated delays may lead to forced exit
Subject to regular performance evaluations with required reports

Graduation/exit based on PMO evaluation and SC approval
Failure to pay for 3 consecutive months or habitual late payment can trigger exit recommendation
Other exit reasons require SC approval
Pre-termination requests must be submitted 30 days before intended date, reason stated
Evaluation and approval by PMO and SC required
Clearance certificates issued upon exit or graduation
Confidential information obtained must be protected with care similar to own information

Inspired by the beehive, symbolizing a nurturing environment for entrepreneurs
Uses only light blue and red colors; red highlights "TBI" emphasizing the project’s essence

Violation by incubatees may result in lease contract rescission and possible court cases
Government officials/employees aiding violation may face administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions

Effective immediately upon adoption
Remains in force until modified or expanded by the SC constituted under the order