🏢 DTI Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project – Philippines
Strengthening Filipino MSMEs through shared access to machinery, tools, and training – transforming cooperatives and institutions into productivity hubs.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Organizer: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Philippines
- Type: Capital investment + skills development program for cooperatives/institutions
- Location: Philippines (focus: Caraga Region)
- Deadline: 15 August 2025
- Cost: No fee to apply; funding provided in-kind through equipment/training
📘 About the Program
The Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project is a nationwide DTI initiative aimed at improving the productivity and competitiveness of MSMEs by providing shared access to industrial-grade equipment and technical skills training. The model empowers cooperatives, LGUs, and local institutions to serve as shared hubs for MSME support.
✅ Who Can Apply?
- Philippine legal entities (cooperatives, NGOs, LGUs, state colleges)
- Must act as the SSF “cooperator” for their community
- Not open to individuals or foreign organizations
💰 Funding & Benefits
- Equipment and facilities funded directly by DTI (₱800M allocated in 2025)
- Cooperators receive technical training and operational guidance
- Beneficiary MSMEs can increase product quality, efficiency, and market access
- Continuous support for local economic development initiatives
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official SSF proposal portal.
- Download and review the proposal guidelines for Caraga Region.
- Prepare:
- Letter of intent from your organization
- Board resolution authorizing DTI collaboration
- Project proposal detailing equipment needs and MSME impact
- Supporting documents (e.g., SEC/DOLE registration, financials)
- Submit completed documents by 15 August 2025.
🗓️ Key Dates
- Call Opens: July 2025 (via DTI Caraga)
- Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
- Evaluation: August–September 2025
- Equipment Rollout: Late 2025 into 2026
🛠 Empower Local MSMEs Through Shared Access
Apply now to become an SSF Cooperator and help bridge innovation, skills, and production capacity for your local business community.
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Source: facebook.com/DTI.CaragaRegion
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