The CDD-TSD
Social Capital, Innovation and Impact Hub
About the SCII Hub
We aim to bring together multi-disciplinary and various public, private and industry stakeholders, resources, human capital and expertise together into a single synergistic space. With pooled resources, economies of scale and value-chains to close the loop, we find innovative solutions and opportunities for the local community that otherwise will be difficult to achieve on our own. We will measure the impact of our activities and programmes, and ensure that they are (net) positive , sustainable and scalable.
OUR GOALS
Striving for Quality Education in the Philippines
Promoting Learning Excellence and Supporting Life Long Learning
Inspire Entrepreneurship and Accelerate Startups
To Do Good with Communities, especially with People Who Need Assistance
To Serve as a Social Spaces
Our Current Projects
Proposed Operational Units for the SCII-HUB
1. Entrepreneurial Center
Our Entrepreneurial center supports and incubates would be entrepreneurs, startups and transitioning businesses.
CO-WORKING SPACE
A conducive environment to network and collaborate with other entrepreneurs for synergy and growth!
START-UP INCUBATOR
Mentoring programs, product and service prototyping and development, access to funding and industry partnerships.
VIRTUAL & SERVICED OFFICES
Offering a virtual or physical location for business registration and a low-cost space for your office with full suite of office equipment.
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Professional services for helping your business grow, such as branding, marketing, accounting and others!
3. R&D & Resource Center
A Research and Development, as well as a digital and library resource center containing a collection of brochures, books, journals and other publications for industry related and trending knowledge and practices. Includes facilities and space for developing and testing proof-of-concept ideas and projects.
PUBLICATIONS
Opportunities for writers to get their works published in and out of the country through our collaborations with other universities and institutions.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS
Making computer terminals, video equipment, printers, and copiers available for the educators and learners to easily accomplish their tasks.
NEWSLETTERS
Access to a variety of electronic news, journals and other materials that would keep learners and startup businesses updated to the current global trends.
PRE-LOVED MATERIALS
We accumulate second hand learning materials for the less privileged students to obtain similar knowledge at a cheaper price.
4. Social and Outreach Spaces
Recreational and community spaces to allow faculty, staff and members of the public to mingle and network in a meaningful and productive way
COMMUNITY CAFE
A cafe operated and run by the local community and volunteers. Providing healthy, tasty and affordable meals, as well as a hang out space for events and programs to promote meaningful interactions!
THE SOCIAL SPAC.ES
Mentoring programs, product and service prototyping and development, access to funding and industry partnerships.
COOP STORE
A cooperative store owned and run by Coop members. Besides deciding on what to sell, discounts for members, it serves as an opportunity to learn about business and how cooperatives work.
POP-UP SHOPS
A means to learn basic entrepreneural skills by setting up their own micro-enterprise . A great proving ground!
5. Accommodations
Dormitories, living-quarters and accommodations for residential programmes. To provide amenities and services for a self-sustained habitation.
COLIVING SPACE
Shared housing, facilities and services for people with shared intentions.
DORMTEL
Low-cost bed spaces for students, entrepreneurs and travellers
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMES
Free or cheap accommodations to the speakers, volunteers, and visitors from across borders.