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In its sustained effort to advance innovation and quality assurance, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) formally visited the newly established Knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology (KIST) Ecozone at the De La Salle University (DLSU) - Laguna Campus, from 21-22 October, followed by another engagement that connects with industry leaders and investors at Batangas State University (BatStateU), 23-25 October.
The KIST Program, instituted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - CALABARZON, located at DLSU Laguna Campus, is a five-hectare Innovation Hub that operates to connect researchers in promoting technology development, knowledge transfer, and economic growth.
During the activity, TAU officials led by Dr. Leonell P. Lijauco, Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance (VPPQA); Dr. Eugene S. Valeriano, Director of Planning and Development Office (PDO); Engr. Rochel E. Vibar, Chief of Infrastructure Development, Land Use and Zoning (IDLUZ); and Dr. Maria Elena T. Caguioa, Director of the Department of Research and Development (DRD), along with representatives from other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), were welcomed by Dr. Jonathan R. Dungca, Vice President of DLSU Laguna Campus, followed by a collaborative interaction and an overview of DLSU Innovation Hub Development steered by Mr. Robespierre C. Porsovigan, DLSU Business Development Manager, and Ms. Lenor Coreen D. Aguinaldo, DLSU Executive Officer. The participants also joined a facility visit and gathered insights on how to operate and manage an innovation hub effectively.
In continuation of the DLSU visit, the DOST-CALABARZON further engaged the participants in the Inno.Venta 2025: Transforming Discoveries to Economic Impact in BatStateU, which provided valuable insights into the Universityβs approaches to technology transfer, enterprise development, and collaboration with industry partners.
Reflecting on the collaborative learning visit, Dr. Lijauco shared, βBenchmarking efforts at DLSU Laguna Campus and BatStateU are highly insightful. It deepened our understanding of how innovation ecosystems operate. It also gave us valuable insights on how we, as a university, can strengthen our innovation framework, align it with our strategic goals, and cultivate a culture of collaboration and creativity among our faculty, students, and partners.β
Dr. Lijauco further emphasized that such activities are important in guiding TAU toward becoming a more innovation-oriented institution, and hopes that the University will also be granted the KIST Program.
Through these activities, TAU continues to pursue excellence and quality assurance, working on becoming more advanced in pursuing research-driven education.
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