DIPOLOG CITY, Feb.
22(PIA)--- The
Technology Resource Center (TRC) in
partnership with the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) and
the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in region IX recently conducted
the second leg of an Investors’ Forum on the Infusion of Technnovation in
Dipolog City.
The
forum, the second of the three fora to be conducted in the different parts of
the country was held on Feb. 14 at Camila Hotel this city. The first forum was
held in region VII (Cebu City) while the third forum will be held in region
I(Ilocos Sur).
Mr.
Dennis L. Cunanan, TRC Director-General said “the project mainly aims to infuse
technnovation and create partnership with the stakeholders in the
commercialization of innovative technologies through the conduct of investors’
fora towards sustainable techno-preneurship in the regions.”
It
also serves as a venue for information dissemination and exchange on the latest
technologies in the industry from the farm to the end consumers and makes the
Filipino products competitive in the local and international markets.
Ms.
Nora P. Gumia, TAPI Officer-in-Charge explained the role of TAPI and the TRC’s
commercialization program.
TAPI
is responsible for the drumming up the level of awareness among stakeholders and the promotion of the
innovation system strategies.
TRC,
the only government-owned and controlled corporation in the country mandated to
introduce innovations that would redound to the betterment of the lives of the
Filipino people.
Under
the present leadership of DG Cunanan, TRC is committed to provide avenues for
technology transfer, livelihood training, business development and job
creation.
Notably
among them are Technology Business Incubator; Technology for Livelihood
Training; Joint Venture Programs; Technology Outreach Program; Socialized
Technology Training; and Industrial Estate Management.
Mr.
Mahmud L. Kingking, DOST-9 Assistant Regional Director for Field Operation Services
also shared his experience how technology-based opportunities enhanced and
transformed business ventures. (PIA9)