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b. Developing and harmonizing KTM policies among HEIs and R&D institutions, government
agencies, private entrepreneurs and venture capitalists;

c. Developing University mechanisms for KT transfer by establishing KT ownership and
upholding IPR protection for creative works of scientists;

d. Providing more resources for KT generation and transfer expenditures;

e. Providing more full-time R&D personnel;

f. Imposing strict IPR scheme to emphasize the importance of patent application and the
protection of IPR assets for commercialization R&D results;

g. Packaging technologies for commercialization;

h. Cultivating innovative enterprises by developing product designs and brand names to
enhance the added values of developed products; raising research standards cutting-
edge science; and utilizing IPR and nurturing innovation and entrepreneurialism.

C. Policy Research and Advocacy

1. Thrusts

The thrusts and directions of the University along policy research and advocacy are the
following:

a. Putting in place the enabling environment of R&D management;

b. Improving policy advocacy for S&T development;

c. Improving the wellbeing of the faculty, support staff, and students;

d. Pursuing environmental protection and sustainable development; and

e. Appropriately addressing global climate change issues.

2. Strategies

a. Formulating and facilitating approval of policies for implementation to improve enhance
R&D operations;

b. Conduct policy related researchers (e.g. impact assessments);

c. Indorsing, advocating and supporting S&T policies;

d. Promoting renewable energy resources, conservation, and recycling systems;

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