CSU Advances Innovation with FabLab Turnover, Regional Partnerships, and Technology Licensing Agreement

University President Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil led the acceptance, joined by Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Alexander T. Demetiilo, FabLab Manager Engr. Alfred Dennis Balamad, and project staff with Department of Trade Industry ably represented by the Assistant Regional Director, Brenda Corver, and DTI-Agusan del Norte Provincial Director, PD Lorijane Sacote. In his speech, Dr. Daguil expressed the significance of the facility: “This is more than a facility. It translates into so much innovation in the University.”

The event also brought together partner institutions for the signing of the RAISE Program Advisory Board, including state universities and regional agencies such as NEMSU, ASSCAT, SNSU, DA-Caraga, ATI-RTC Region XIII, BFAR-Caraga, BCCIF, DOST-Caraga, DTI-Caraga, and CCAARRD. Their collaboration is seen as a catalyst for research and development across agriculture, fisheries, and industry.

To further advance innovation, CSU signed a Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) with SANICO Fabrication and Machines. Dr. Daguil, Prof. Kenneth L. Ciudad of the Technology Transfer and Licensing Office, and Engr. Aljon Bocobo of the Center for Resource Assessment, Analytics, and Emerging Technologies represented CSU. The TLA, signed with proprietor Mr. Karrel H. Sanico, signals the university’s push to commercialize research outputs and deliver practical solutions to communities and industries. 

via: Edwin Manuel Jarlata Jr.