BALER, Aurora – The Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT), with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), has inaugurated its Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) Office to strengthen research and innovation in the province.
Established under the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement Program of the DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development, the office will help researchers and students safeguard their innovations and ensure proper management of technologies.
ASCOT President Renato Reyes underscored that the IPTBM marker is more than just a physical facility—it reflects the state university’s deeper commitment to turning research into solutions that benefit communities.
“The unveiling of our Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) marker is more than a milestone for ASCOT—it is a promise. A promise that the innovations born from our classrooms and laboratories will not end as ideas on paper, but will be protected, nurtured, and transformed into solutions that uplift communities and shape a better future,” Reyes said.
The facility will carry out intellectual property management and facilitate the commercialization of technologies and knowledge products derived from government-funded research and development.
In addition, it will provide training and foster partnerships with schools, government, and industry to build stronger innovation networks and open more opportunities for local development.
Meanwhile, DOST Aurora Science Research Specialist Regine Maines-Agumboy described the IPTBM Program as a shared journey that empowers researchers, students, and communities to transform ideas into innovations that drive sustainable progress.
“Innovation and intellectual property stand as a beacon of hope and progress for our communities,” Agumboy said.
The IPTBM Office is expected to inspire a culture of innovation in Aurora, where research outputs can directly address local needs.
By fostering collaboration between academia, government, and industry, DOST and ASCOT aim to ensure that innovation becomes a driver of inclusive and sustainable development. (CLJD/MAT, PIA Region 3-Aurora)