On its 4th anniversary, the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) encourages investors, stakeholders, and every Juan and Juana to invest in R&D outputs. A forum entitled “Juana Invest? Reaping the Returns from R&D” which will feature selected presentations on starting a business, technology entrepreneur stories success stories and investment financing, and a portfolio of investment opportunities from its R&D projects will be conducted on the 27th of June, at the Edsa Shangrila Hotel, Ortigas Center
PCIEERD invited Resource Persons who will pave the way to investments based on their experiences. The guest of honor, Senator Cynthia Villar, is an accomplished entrepreneur who has also built livelihood opportunities for her constituents. She is also the Vice-Chair of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. To further enlighten everyone on the importance of investing in science and technology, Dr. Gonzalo C. Serafica, a DOST Balik Scientist, will be the guest speaker for the event. Dr. Serafica is an expert on Biocellulose technology and is currently working with a number of DOST agencies and other universities.
A lineup of technology investors and entrepreneurs will also share their success stories. On the other hand, topics like technology financing schemes as well as models for start-up business will complete the whole picture from investment to financing.
For the breakout sessions, distinguished experts and speakers from different sectors such as energy, food, minerals and materials and ICT will present their products and inventions. Some of the innovations to be presented are the ceramic water filter, natural dye, solar energy devices, probiotic feeds and others.
The PCIEERD 4th anniversary will be graced by the Undersecretary for S&T Services, Prof. Fortunato T. Dela Peña.(Janina Villapando)
