22/10/2026
๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐-๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ-๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฌ: ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐ '๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐'
CITY OF BATAC, Ilocos Norte โ United in a shared vision of regional progress, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Northern Luzon converged today as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially kicked off the North Luzon Technology Transfer and Innovation Summit 2026 on October 22, 2026. Hosted by DOST Ilocos Region in partnership with DOST Cagayan Valley and DOST Cordillera Administrative Region, this yearโs milestone gathering is anchored on the theme "Strengthening the Academe-Industry-Government Nexus for Innovation and Technology Transfer in Northern Luzon," uniting delegates across Region 1, Region 2, and CAR to forge strong partnerships for regional growth.
The two-day event officially opened with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, setting the stage for engaging plenary discussions, innovative technology exhibits, a press conference, and direct networking opportunities with invited experts. This spirit of cooperation was strongly supported by key leaders, led by DOST Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services, Dr. Maridon O. Sahagun, and Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon, Office of the President, Assistant Secretary Ana Carmela Ventura-Remigio. They were joined by DOST-NCR Regional Director and TECHGROW Project Leader Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles, DOST Ilocos Region Director Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, DOST Cagayan Valley Regional Director Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera, DOST Cordillera Administrative Region Director Dr. Nancy A. Bantog, and Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Region 1 Director Stephanie F. Christiansen, alongside regional trade officials, local chief executives, and congressional representatives who expressed their full backing for science and technology initiatives in the region.
Highlighting the kickoff is the rollout of TECHGROW (Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship Collaboration and Harmonization of Growing Regional Opportunities on Wealth Creation), a three-year program designed to boost skills and expand commercialization initiatives among Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and Research and Development Institutes (RDIs). By connecting academic research with industry needs and establishing practical monitoring tools, TECHGROW helps turn research breakthroughs into market-ready solutions that drive local livelihood and economic opportunities across northern communities.
As mature technologies, new startups, and government-backed innovations take center stage for potential adoption, Northern Luzon Technology Transfer and Innovation Summit 2026 serves as a powerful platform for action. Through active teamwork among the academe, industry, and government, DOST continues to lead Northern Luzon toward a stronger, innovation-driven future.