DOST awakens Cordilleran’s Passion for Invention

The Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) in coordination with DOST-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR), led the three-day INVENTouring: a Regional Proposal Enhancement Writeshop for Pinoy Inventors on March 6-8, 2023, held at Newton Plaza Hotel, Baguio City.

On the first day of the writeshop, the speakers presented essential information about their program with Ms. Ermae R. Monterey of DOST-TAPI as the facilitator. Engr. Marvin Eric O. Dela Cruz, Science Research Specialist, provided a walkthrough of Programs and Assistance of DOST-TAPI for Filipino Inventors.

Moreover, Mr. Jeremy C. De Leon, a young Filipino Inventor and content awardee, presented his invention called “MAKECROSCOPE”, a small microscopic device which can see small-scale cells, fungi, and viruses when executed with the assistance of the phone cameras.

In addition, Engr. Roberto R. Verzosa,

Senior Science Research Specialist from Invention Development Division, deliberated the elements of making a detailed breakdown of the requested financial assistance. He reiterated the significance of proper knowledge of the technology or proposals being presented by the inventors and following the program requirements issued by the organization.

On the other hand, Ms. Anna Liza B. Saet delivered an interactive discussion about the determination of the invention concept patentability that allowed the participants to understand further how to make their ideas novel and original. She shared some examples and principles of comparisons between the prior art and new inventions through inventive steps, to create new functionalities.

The second and last day of the activity was lent for the writeshop proper of the participants or inventors to finalize the data, information, and requirements needed for their proposals.

Eight (8) technologies from the Filipino Inventors Society Cordillera Administrative Region (FISCAR), Inc. were pitched for possible endorsement to the Intellectual Property Rights Assistance Program (iPRAP) and precommercialization assistance under the Grants and Assistance to Leverage Innovations for National Growth (GALiNG) Program. These programs and services provide financial assistance to inventors in the fulfillment and fabrication of their inventions, which were either under privately funded and DOST-funded technologies.

This activity was attended by DOSTTAPI Director Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena, DOST-CAR Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Division Dr. Pepita S. Picpican, Benguet State University (BSU) students, Saint Louis University (SLU) faculties, and private inventors from nearby provinces. The activity provided the participants with a glimpse of the possibility of turning their brilliant ideas into reality.