In a significant move towards advancing digitalization efforts among Filipino students, the National Development Company (NDC) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have forged a partnership with a prominent Filipino-owned tablet manufacturer. This collaboration aims to provide students with cutting-edge tablets equipped with effective learning applications, revolutionizing the education landscape in the country.
During the inauguration of the state-of-the-art educational tech hub in Makati City, NDC General Manager Anton Mauricio underscored the vital role of the private sector in fostering innovation. He commended ABC Tech Ventures Inc., the chosen partner, for their commendable initiative in establishing the ABC Tech Hub. Mauricio emphasized that the Philippines is rapidly becoming a center for innovation, and nurturing the pipeline of intellectual workers through centers like ABC Tech Hub is crucial.
The NDC and ABC Tech Hub are currently engaged in an ongoing collaboration through the DTI's local startup venture fund (SVF) ecosystem. This strategic partnership also involves other government agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Information and Communications Technology, collectively working towards a common goal of driving innovation in the country.
Through the SVF, micro, small, and medium enterprises operating below P100 million can receive government funding of up to P5 million, supporting the growth and development of startups. This funding will enable ABC Tech Ventures Inc. to expand their operations and enhance their offerings.
ABC Tech Ventures Inc., led by visionary Arik Carranceja, has teamed up with DepEd's Project WATCH, a program designed to uplift the educational system in the Philippines. Carranceja expressed the company's commitment to bridging the gap between technology and education. Leveraging the opportunities presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, ABC Tech Ventures Inc. has developed durable and affordable tablets equipped with learning applications tailored specifically for Filipino students.
The newly established ABC Tech Hub, nestled within the Dream Lab in Ayala Circuit, Makati, will serve as an experimental laboratory for groundbreaking educational technologies. The company envisions replicating this successful model in the future, aiming to benefit a larger number of students across the country.
What sets ABC Tech Ventures Inc. apart is its firm commitment to locally-made products. The tablets are proudly Filipino-made, assembled by skilled Filipino engineers based in China. By consolidating multiple subjects like Mathematics, Science, and English into a single tablet, ABC Tech Ventures Inc. aims to reduce reliance on traditional textbooks, revolutionizing the way students learn.
The ABC Tech tablets boast a range of impressive features, including a parental and management device application that allows parents to monitor and limit their children's tablet usage. Moreover, these tablets are equipped with robust content filters to prevent students from accessing inappropriate content, ensuring a safe learning environment. With their durability and affordable price, ABC Tech tablets are poised to become indispensable tools for students nationwide.
Since commencing tablet sales three years ago, ABC Tech Ventures Inc. has experienced remarkable growth. After successfully distributing 100,000 units in 2022, the company has set an ambitious target of producing 100,000 tablets this year. In a move that highlights their commitment to innovation and accessibility, ABC Tech Ventures Inc. is set to launch new tablet models for the general public in July, catering to a broader audience beyond the educational sector.