THE NATIONAL Innovation Council (NIC) said its new online platform hopes to improve collaboration among innovators and investors by encouraging more networking within the innovation ecosystem.
Carlos Bernardo O. Abad Santos, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assistant secretary, said during the virtual celebration of the National Innovation Day on Thursday that the online platform, called Filipinnovators that the system “will allow innovators and investors to expand their network, upgrade their knowledge and skills, learn from field experts, and collaborate for more innovative solutions. It serves as a knowledge recognition and co-creation portal and it also aims to be a venue for innovation policies and trends.”
Mr. Abad Santos said the online platform has a landing page on the NIC website, a profile creation page for innovators, a forum for exchange of ideas, and a section on training available to participants.
The NIC is a policy advisory body comprising 25 members from the public and private sectors. It is chaired by the President of the Philippines while the NEDA Secretary serves as the vice-chair.
In February, NEDA announced that the NIC is drafting the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document which include a 10-year plan and outline strategies for achieving innovation goals. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave
