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The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) concluded its three-day Research and Innovation Competitiveness Summit, focusing on equipping State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) with the tools and strategies needed to excel in the Industry 4.0 era. The summit, held from June 25-27 at Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay, aligned with the key themes of the Platform for Innovating SUCs for Industry 4.0 (PISI).
 

The summit aimed to empower SUCs to address critical challenges, unlock new opportunities, enhance research productivity, foster regional specialization, align academic research with industry needs, and shape actionable policy recommendations for a robust research and innovation ecosystem.

The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), represented by Dr. Hasmin T. Ignacio, Vice President for Research and Extension; Dr. Francisco Esponilla II, URDS Director; and Engr. Hero De Guzman, OIC Director ITSO/TLO and Head of CITE demonstrated its commitment to advancing research and innovation aligned with Industry 4.0 standards.

Key Summit Outcomes:

• Strategic Roadmap: Development of a comprehensive roadmap for SUCs to integrate Industry 4.0 technologies and practices into their research and innovation initiatives.
• Collaboration Networks: Establishment of collaborative networks between SUCs, industry partners, and government agencies to foster innovation and knowledge exchange.
• Capacity Building: Implementation of capacity-building programs to enhance the research and innovation capabilities of SUC faculty and staff.
• Policy Recommendations: Formulation of policy recommendations to support a sustainable and thriving research and innovation ecosystem in the Philippines.

The summit marked a significant step towards empowering SUCs to become key players in the Industry 4.0 landscape, driving economic growth and societal development. PASUC remains committed to supporting SUCs in pursuing research excellence and innovation.