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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.