published July 19, 2010 in BusinessWorld
PALO, LEYTE -- Local scientists and inventors are encouraged to join the 2010 Visayas Island Convention Contest and Exhibits to advance the promotion of local researches that could bridge gaps in the industry.
In the case of Eastern Visayas, the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) has sounded a call for inventions that could address production concerns in the agriculture sector. A major problem is the long time it takes for abaca farmers to knot fibers. No machine has been invented so far to aid in the process.
"The road map was introduced to researchers two years ago. The purpose was to present in detail industrial gaps so that local inventors could focus their studies based on those gaps," said DoST regional director Edgardo M. Esperancilla.
He said there were inventions that have remained untapped because these do not address a particular industry need.
"By collaborating with researchers, we are more assured that studies will be focused on resolving poverty and other common concerns," he added.
Commercialization of technologies is facilitated by the newly enacted Technology
Transfer Act, which entitles researchers and scientists to share in the royalties generated by their inventions. The Visayas leg of the annual contest will take place from Aug. 12-14 at the Amigo Plaza Mall in Iloilo City.
"We want the inventors to bring their inventions to a higher level... that would showcase their works to investors and other stakeholders," Mr. Esperancilla said.
The contest categories are invention, utility model, industrial design, creative research and student creative research for both secondary and college level. This year’s contest is anchored on the theme "Filipino Inventions and Innovations: The Way Forward." -- Sarwell Q. Meniano
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