DA-PCC gears up for techno commercialization Oct 2020 Bubalus techno commercialization,R&D,DOST-PCAARRD By Charlene Joanino Innovative technologies from the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC are set to further the livestock industry as the said breakthroughs will be cascaded to broader masses. One of the participants tunes in to the Virtual Technology Commercialization Seminar and Pitch Demo conducted by the DA-PCC through its Research and Development Division. In a four-day seminar, the DA-PCC sharpened the ability of its researchers on translating “Research and Development (R&D) innovations to products and services for client and public good”. The activity entitled “Virtual Technology Commercialization Seminar and Pitch Demo” was conducted last November 18-20 and 27. “The pandemic may be tough but our goal to innovate and improve agriculture technology is tougher,” said Dr. Claro Mingala, DA-PCC OIC Executive Director. A highlight of the seminar was the awarding of best pitches. The “A2 Choice” presented by Pauleen Pineda won 1st place and “Prolipig” pitched by Sherwin Mathias bagged 2nd place. Both “Blockmate”, presented by Victorino Mayo, Jr. and “Nyogurt” by Teresita Baltazar tied at 3rd place. The “QuickCare” discussed by Dr. Gabriel Tubalinal took the “People’s Choice Award”. All pitches were adjudged based on the Delivery of pitch (40%), Structure of pitch (30%), and Content of pitch (30%). Three judges were invited, namely Dr. Annabelle Sarabia, former DA-PCC Research and Development Division (RDD) chief; Dr. Ester Flores, RDD ABGS head; and Jan Czarina Salas, Intellectual Property Specialist. The other pitches and presenters were Buro Booster Silage Inoculant by Reynald Amido; e-RS (Enriched Rice Straw) by Charity Castillo; Milkybun by Joel Cabading; and Milkpops by Jennica Salazar. There were three categories, namely, Molecular-based Technologies, Nutrition, and Product Development. “This activity is very challenging, if not nerve breaking but very exciting,” shared by Dr. Eufrocina Atabay, DA-PCC OIC RDD chief. The resource speakers and facilitators were Dr. Flores; Abigail Gueco, Senior Science Research Specialist of Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD); and Dr. Lily Ann Lando, Motivational Coach/Mentor of Core Consulting and Development. Also part of the event were Dr. Reynaldo Ebora, DOST-PCAARRD Executive Director; Engr. Grecelda Eusebio, Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IP-TBM) project leader; and select DA-PCC RDD staff. In 2018, the DA-PCC started its IP-TBM efforts through a 2-year joint project between the agency and DOST-PCAARRD.
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