The SPEED program provides Filipino entrepreneurs with efficient and convenient access to market information, technology, research and development, and credit and technical assistance. It is being implemented in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Medium and Small-Scale Industries Coordinated Action Program II (MASICAP) Development Foundation Inc., and the Alliance of Philippine Partners in Enterprise Development (APPEND). A key component of the SPEED program is the establishment of Business Assistance Centers (BAC) in key areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. These BACs are a one-stop shop for SMEs, offering support services such as e-services, business counseling, project development, and financial advisory under one roof. Currently, the SPEED program has BACs in: Mariano Marcos State University- Batac, Ilocos Norte Benguet State University - La Trinidad, Benguet Pampanga Agricultural College- Magalang, Pampanga Palawan State University- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Camarines Sur State Agricultural College- Calabanga, Camarines Sur Aklan State University - Banga, Aklan Central Philippine University- Jaro, Iloilo City Foundation University- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Cebu State College of Science and Technology System- Cebu City, Cebu DBP Davao Branch- C.M. Recto Ave., Davao City