TO ensure that innovative technologies from local research institutions find their way to industry partners, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) continues to advance its efforts in technology transfer and commercialization through a series of Fairness Opinion Board (FOB) Meetings.
FAIRNESS WITHIN Mandated under the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009 (RA 10055), FOB is an independent body of experts that reviews technology transfer agreements to ensure these are fair, reasonable, and beneficial to both research institutions and industry adopters, safeguarding public interest while fostering stronger research-industry collaboration. IMAGE FROM DOST
Recently, the Fairness Opinion Report (FOR) for the C-TRIKE technology, a locally developed transport innovation by Cagayan State University, was endorsed for adoption by LMPRESS Corp. in Iguig, Cagayan. This adoption highlights the region’s push for sustainable mobility and the utilization of homegrown solutions to address community needs.
In another FOB Meeting, the adoption of Isabela State University’s 3-flavored duck egg technology was endorsed for Aqu Chick Boy Meat Shop and General Merchandise in San Mateo, Isabela. This flavored duck egg innovation aims to add value to traditional products, create agribusiness opportunities, and support local enterprises.
The FOB Meeting was facilitated by the FOB Secretariat under the leadership of Regional Director Virginia Bilgera, ensuring that the evaluation process was transparent, participatory, and aligned with DOST’s technology transfer guidelines.
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Through these technology adoptions, DOST-02 continues to fulfill its mission of bridging research outputs to industry applications, empowering local businesses, and contributing to the socio-economic growth of the Cagayan Valley Region.
