In celebration of Intellectual Property Month, the Office of Innovation and Business Development officially launched its first Wall of Innovation through a ribbon-cutting ceremony and marker unveiling today (April 4) at the CFTR Building AVR, Lucinda Campus.
Located on the first floor of the Center for Food Technology and Research, the Wall of Innovation showcases the center's various food utility models developed by the university's researchers and innovators over the years.
"The Wall of Innovation serves as a reminder of the creativity and dedication that guide us forward. More than just a display, it is also a challenge—to keep pushing boundaries, exploring new ideas, and turning them into something tangible," Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Engr. Joshua Jay E. Jetomo said in a welcome message delivered on behalf of VPRIE Dr. Erwin P. Lacanlale.
Echoing the same sentiment, Vice President for Administration Atty. Wilmark J. Ramos described the wall as the "fruit of those who came before us," a "reminder that innovation is a never-ending process."
According to OIBD Director Atty. Jayriz D. Dungca, the project aims to inspire students to pursue innovation and attract potential investors and adopters.
Currently, the wall features 20 patented food utility models—some still pending protection—that are open for commercialization and adoption.
Among the featured innovations are the first three ready-to-drink calamansi juices developed in 2018 by CFTR Director Dr. Lea B. Milan, which have been adopted as extension projects to reduce fruit waste and support local farmers in Tarlac Province.
Also on display is the Calamansi Gummy Candy, TSU's first commercialized product, invented by College of Science faculty member Ms. Abegail F. Feliciano, which is a ready-to-eat nutritious jelly candy containing calamansi fruit juice, lemongrass concentrate, and kaffir lime leaves.
Apart from food utility models, Atty. Dungca also shared in an interview that the office plans to install similar Walls of Innovation in other centers under the OVPRIE to highlight the university's diverse innovations, patents, and inventions.
TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco thanked the OIBD for their efforts and significant contribution to the university.
The launching of the Wall of Innovation is part of the OIBD's month-long celebration of IP Month, themed "TSU Come On: Commercialization Onboarding."
Following the launch, the OIBD also conducted seminars on Intellectual Property Policy and Technology Transfer Protocol. (jlmm-OPA)
