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STATEMENT OF POLICY

The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) guarantees privacy of the visitors of this website and is committed to protect your personal data in accordance with R.A. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

TAPI’S PRIVACY NOTICE

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you send your inquiries or concerns electronically:

  • Full name
  • E-mail address

Use

The collected personal information shall be used only by authorized TAPI personnel to properly attend to your request and provide you with the best possible assistance to your need. TAPI does NOT share your personal information with a third party without your prior written consent.

Website Analytics

TAPI uses Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Should a user visit the website, the information will be gathered and analyzed but not limited to the following:

  • Your IP address
  • Your network location
  • Your Web browser type
  • Details of device you used
  • Search terms you used
  • Date and time you accessed each page
  • Pages on the site you visited
  • Duration of the time you spent on each page

Protection Measures

The information that will be gathered will only be accessed by authorized TAPI personnel, website administrator, and shall be stored in a secured and safe server environment. The personal information collected will be permanently deleted within two (2) years in accordance with NAP General Circular No. 1 dated January 20, 2009.

Access and Correction

Should you wish to correct/update the personal information you provided, or ask for a copy of your personal information currently held by the Institute, please email us at info@tapi.dost.gov.ph.

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BRIEF BACKGROUND

The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) created by virtue of Executive Order No. 128 on 30 January 1987, is one of DOST's service agencies whose primary responsibility is to promote the commercialization of technologies and market the services of other operating units of the Department.

On 28 April 1992, TAPI's function was expanded by virtue of RA 7459 otherwise known as the "Inventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines". Among others, TAPI administers the Invention Development Assistance Fund for the initial experiments and prototype development and other invention-development related activities.

VISION STATEMENT

A strategic partner in advancing national socio-economic growth by advocating a culture of innovation and promoting globally-competitive and useful technologies.

MISSION STATEMENT

TAPI shall promote an effective and efficient innovation system towards the adoption and utilization of inventions, innovations, and services.

IMPLEMENTATION

To attain this mission, TAPI shall:

  1. Encourage the use of the intellectual property system and provide IP and IP-related services;
  2. Provide comprehensive assistance packages for inventions/innovations;
  3. Actively support activities geared towards the promotion of creativity and capacity-building within the innovation system;
  4. Facilitate business development of technologies; and
  5. Promote and strengthen partnerships and linkages with and among stakeholders.

MANDATED FUNCTIONS

  1. Serve as the implementing arm of the DOST in promoting the commercialization of technologies and in marketing the services of the other operating units of the Department;
  2. Provide grants and venture financing for new and emerging projects;
  3. Administer the Invention Development Assistance Fund (IDAF) for the initial experiments and prototype development and other invention development-related activities;
  4. Assist technology generators, inventors, and researchers avail of the laboratories and other facilities of the Research and Development Institutes including DOST Regional Offices and other government agencies, offices, and instrumentalities; and
  5. Accredit and recognize inventors' associations throughout their activities.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

  1. Office of the Director (OD) - responsible for the overall direction, supervision and operations of all units of the Institute.
  2. Technology Information and Promotion Division (TIPD) - responsible for the elevation of level of awareness and the promotion of the innovation system strategies.
  3. Investment & Business Operation Division (IBOD) - responsible in providing financial support and business operations' improvement services.
  4. Invention Development Division (IDD) - responsible in improving financial support for the use of the intellectual property system and business development of inventions and technologies.
  5. Finance and Administration Division (FAD) - responsible for the financial and administration support services.
  1. TAPI Key Officials