The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cavite, in partnership with Go Negosyo, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Kapatid Mentor ME – Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online Multi-Sectoral Batch 2 Program, offering free mentorship to help local entrepreneurs scale their businesses.
What KMME Offers to Cavite Entrepreneurs
The Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) program is designed to help Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) scale up through a structured mentorship approach focusing on the 3Ms: Mentorship, Money, and Market . Over the course of 10 modular sessions held twice a week, participants gain practical knowledge covering marketing, financial management, human resources, operations, and business law. The program culminates in the preparation of a Business Improvement Plan (BIP), which mentees must defend before a panel of industry and finance experts.
DTI Cavite has a strong track record of implementing KMME, having produced over 120 graduate mentees within the first six years of its implementation alone . The program is 100% free for qualified participants and is conducted online via Zoom, making it accessible to entrepreneurs across the province . DTI Cavite also maintains an online directory of KMME-assisted MSMEs through its e-Sigaw platform, connecting graduates with wider market opportunities.
Who Can Apply and How to Register
To qualify for the Cavite provincial batch, applicants must be the owner, co-owner, or partner of a business physically operating in Cavite . The business must be fully registered with DTI/SEC/CDA, have a valid Business Permit and BIR registration, and have been actively operating for at least one year . Applicants must also have existing employees or manage a team and be willing to attend sessions on the specified schedule . Technical requirements include a laptop or mobile device, a headset, and a stable internet connection for online classes.
Interested entrepreneurs can register through the DTI Cavite Negosyo Center or the official registration portal . DTI Cavite has also received support from local lawmakers, with Representatives Aniela Tolentino and Bryan Revilla backing the program to strengthen Cavite's industries, particularly in the cacao and coffee sectors . With the program's proven impact in helping MSMEs level up, Cavite entrepreneurs are encouraged to seize this opportunity to grow their businesses and contribute to the province's economic development.
