USeP’s CocoClimber pitched by Engr. Ryan Abenoja was heralded as the grand pitch winner of the 2022 Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest (AIPF) which showcased 26 technologies with commercial potential in the agri-aqua sector.

The event featured selected technologies of the state universities and colleges (SUCs) and research and development institutes (RDIs) across 15 regions being supported by the programs of DOST PCAARRD on Intellectual Property (IP) protection and management and technology commercialization.

Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest is a collaboration among the Department of Science Technology’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST PCAARRD); Association of PAQE Professionals (APP); and the Licensing Executives Society Philippines (LESP).

CocoClimber is a DOST-funded project under CRADLE program implemented by CARS with innovators as follows: Engr. Ryan Abenoja, Dr. Roger Monteptio, Engr. Ruel Toyugon, Engr. Roland Bayron and Engr. Lourenze Karl Lanticse. At present, CocoClimber is undergoing licensing negotiations with the Cocolink Industry Cluster and Franklin Baker.

Watch the Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest (#AIPF2022) through this link: https://www.facebook.com/PCAARRD/videos/466804672186301

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