Republic of the Philippines Department of Science and Technology Technology Application and Promotion Institute 2021 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTEST AND EXHIBITS (RICE) RULES AND CRITERIA. 1. Rationale The Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits or RICE is a nationwide activity that recognizes the indispensability of Filipino inventors in the landscape of national economic development through appropriate platforms especially under the new normal. The invention contest gives encouragement to inventors to showcase their inventive capability through a form of competition for cash incentives, awards, and bragging rights. The regional contest serves as the qualifying round for the national contest, pursuant to Section 4 of the Republic Act (RA) 7459 also known as the “Inventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines.” 2. Categories The regional contest is open for both public and private inventors and researchers in the regions. The contest is composed of five categories namely, (1) Outstanding Invention (Tuklas Award), (2) Outstanding Utility Model (Un/ad Award), (3) Outstanding Industrial Design (Banghay Award), (4) Outstanding Creative Research (Likha Award), and (5) Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibo! Award) for High School and College Students. The categories are defined as follows: 2.1. The Invention Category refers to any inventions that are new and industrially- applicable technical solutions to a problem in any field of human activity, that involves an inventive step. it may be or may relate to a product or process, and their improvements (Sec. 21, RA 8293). It must possess an active invention patent granted by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). 2.2. The Utility Model (UM) refers to any UMs that are new and industrially- applicable technical solutions to a problem in any field of human activity, except the reference to an inventive step as a condition of protection (Sec. 109, RA 8293). It must possess an active utility model registration granted by the IPOPHL. 2.3. The Industrial Design (ID) Category refers to any IDs that are composed of lines or colors or any three-dimensional form whether or not associated with lines or colors, provided that such composition or form gives a special appearance to and can serve as a pattern for an industrial product or handicraft (Sec. 112, RA 8293). It must possess an active industrial design registration granted by the IPOPHL. 2.4. The Creative Research Category refers to any creative research that has patent- pending inventions, registration-pending UMs and IDs, or research results that are not yet applied for patent or UM and ID registrations. Eligible under this category are research results with demonstrable qualities and potentials for improvement and/or widespread commercialization from any of the following: Page 1 of 2425. 2.4.1, New and useful machines, devices, gadgets, products, or processes, or their improvement; and 2.4.2. Non-biological or microbiological processes not contrary to public order, morals, public health, and welfare. The Student Creative Research Category for College and High School refers to projects or models that are new and innovative developed by college and high school students. These creative researches must possess features and characteristics that. may have significant contribution to the promotion of science, technology and innovation (STI) that are not contrary to public order, morals, public health, and welfare. 3. Eligibility of Contestants 34. 3.2. The contest is open to all inventors, makers, designers, creative researchers, and student researchers who are Filipino citizens with the following considerations: 3.1.1, They have a six-month residency in the region they plan to compete in; 3.1.2, Their principal office address or school is in the region they wish to represent; 3.1.3. They can join any of the five categories, as applicable; and 3.1.4. They can have a maximum of three (3) entries per category provided that the main author/inventor per entry is not the same, subsequent entries per category will be removed/disqualified For Invention, UM, and ID Categories: 3.2.1, _ Entries must already have patent, UM and ID registrations signified by an IP Certificate (with ribbon) on or before the deadline of the submission; 3.2.2. Only the inventors, makers, and designers whose names appear in the patent, UM, and ID registrations may join in the contest. In case an invention, UM, or ID has joint ownership, all members must sign in the accomplished entry forms, or sign waivers and other documents should they not join the contest. 3.2.3. Disqualification of one member would mean disqualification of the whole team joining the contest. Further, clear violation of any Provisions in the RICE Rules and Criteria constitutes disqualification. 3.2.4. If an entry is qualified in more than one region, they could only choose one region to participate in based on eligibility requirement submitted. 3.2.5. All inventions, UM, and ID that have won in previous regional or national invention contests are no longer eligible to join in subsequent regional or national invention contests in the same category. Page 20f 2433. For Creative Research and Student Creative Research Categories: 3.3.1. _ Entries for the student creative research are open for high school and college students. Students must be duly endorsed by the school where the students are enrolled in and where the creative research was conducted. The endorser can either be the principal, the school head, ‘the dean of the college, or the president of the school or university. 3.3.2. Out-of-School Youths are eligible to join either in the Creative Research Category or the Student Creative Research Category. Entries should be duly endorsed by the DOST Regional Office (RO) and/or DOST-TAPI accredited inventor's organization within their region. 3.3.3. _Alll creative research or student creative research that have won in previous regional or national invention contests are no longer eligible to join in subsequent regional or national invention contests in the same category. However, those entries that have won under the Creative Research and Student Creative Research Categories may join the regional invention contest under the Invention, UM and/or ID categories, provided that such entries are now patented or registered at the IPOPHL. 3.3.4, All creative research or student creative research may be applied for the DOST-TAPI Intellectual Property Rights Assistance Program (IPRAP). Interested participants may submit their entries to DOST-TAPI along with the following documentary requirements: 3.3.4.1. _ Letter of Request for IPRAP 3.3.4.2. Invention Disclosure Form 3.3.4.3. Preliminary Search Report 3.3.5. _ Incase of joint ownerships, all of the creative researchers must possess tthe eligibility requirement as stated in Item 3.1. 3.3.6. _ If an entry is qualified in more than one region, they could only choose ‘one region to participate in. 4. Requirements 4a. Contestants are required to submit the following to DOST-TAPI not later than 5:00 PM on the deadline of submission through all means including courier or email: 4.1.1, One (1) copy of the completely filled-out and notarized RIC Form No. 01: Entry Form for Invention, UM, ID, and Creative Research Categories, herein attached as Annex 1; 4.1.2. One (1) copy of the completely filled-out and notarized RIC Form No. 3A: Entry Form for Student Creative Research Category Sibo! Award, herein attached as Annex 2; 4.1.3. One (1) copy of the completely filled-out and notarized RIC Form No. 038: Entry Form for Qut-Of-School Youths Student Creative Research Category, herein attached as Annex 3; Page 30f 244.1.4. One (1)-original copy of signed and notarized RIC Form No. 02: Waiver Form for Invention, UM, ID, and Creative Research Categories, herein attached as Annex 4; 4.1.5. One (1) original copy of signed and notarized waivers RIC Form No. 04: Waiver Form for Sibol Award, herein attached as Annex 5; 4.1.6. One (1) copy of letter patent, UM, and ID registrations, as applicable; 4.1.7. One (1) copy of (1) page abstract, description or drawings, pictures, and certificates; 4.1.8. One (1) original copy of a notarized RIC Form No. 5: Certification for Entries under the Creative Research Category (Likha Award) which signifies ownership of work that is new and original, herein attached as Annex 6; 4.1.9. One (1) original copy of a notarized RIC Form No. 6: Certification for Entries under the Student Creative Research Category (Sibo! Award) which signifies ownership of work that is new and original, herei attached as Annex 7; 4.1.10. One (1) original copy of Certificate of Residency from the Local Government Unit; and/or ‘One (1) original copy of Information Sheet Conforme with Data Privacy Consent Form herein attached as Annex 9. 4.2. All the certifications and waivers or contest forms must be under oath and subscribed into by the affiants. 43. DOST-TAPI will pre-screen the entries based on the compliance to the requirements as stated in Item 4.1. All documents submitted are subject to final examination by DOST-TAPI RICE Secretariat and/or the Board of Judges. 4.4. The Outstanding Creative Research Category (Likha Award) will be sub- categorized into government-funded and private-funded if there are three or more qualified entries in each sub-category. 5. Mechanics 5.1. Board of Judges The Board of Judges is composed of highly qualified professionals thoroughly selected by the DOST-TAPI RICE Awards Committee and/or duly endorsed by the DOST RO. The judges must not be affiliated with any organizations, agencies, schools, or universities of the participating contestants in the regional contest of the same year. The judges must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with DOST-TAPI prior to judging, herein attached as Annex 10. Page dof 245.2. Judging Criteria The Board of Judges will be guided by the following criteria and considerations depending on the categories (a judging guide can be found in Annex 7): 5.2.1. Qualifying Round All entries initially evaluated by DOST-TAPI in terms of completeness of documentary requirements will be endorsed to the Board of Judges. The Judging criteria per category to be observed by the Board of Judges are as follows: 5.2.1.1. Invention Category Novelty 25% ‘Commercial Viability 30% Stage of Development and Cost 15% Unique Value Proposition 5% Scientific/Technical Merits __—_—5% Total 80% 5.2.1.2. Utility Model Category Competitive Advantage 25% Commercial Viability 30% Stage of Development and Cost 15% Scientific/Technical Merits 10% Total 80% 5.2.1.3. Industrial Design Category Aesthetics 30% Commercial Viability 40% Unique Value Proposition 10% Total 80% 5.2.1.4. Creative Research and Student Creative Research Categories Scientific/Technical Merits 30% Functionality 20% ‘Market Potential 20% or 10% 80% Page Sof 2453 5.2.2. 5.2.3. 5.2.4. 5.25. 5.2.6. 5.27. There will be two rounds of judging: the qualifying and final rounds. In the qualifying round, the Board of Judges will shortlist the top five (5) entries per category with the highest score based on the judging criteria, as indicated in Item 5.3.1. Should there be any information that needs clarification from the board of judges, the DOST-TAPI RICE Secretariat shall coordinate with the contestant to verify the information in the entry form submitted. The Board of Judges will endorse to the DOST-TAPI Management and RICE Secretariat the top five (5) entries per category. DOST-TAPI will send invitations to the top five (5) qualifiers per category and provide a format of presentation. For those entries that did not qualify (not included in the shortlist), their respective schools or organization may send their entries to be exhibited during the contest proper on a first come first serve basis. They are also eligible to showcase their other research outputs or inventions in addition to their entries. ‘The DOST-TAPI Secretariat will require the top five (5) qualifiers per category to submit a five (5)-minute video presentation about their entries highlighting but not limited to scientific/technical merits, unique value proposition, stage of development and cost, and commercial viability. The video presentation must be submitted to DOST-TAPI online or via courier on or before the set deadline. The video presentations per category will be posted on the DOST-TAPI Facebook Page and will be scored based on their engagement rate. The highest engagement rate per category will be dubbed as the People’s Choice which is a main criterion in the final judging. Final Round 5.3.1, All five (5) final entries per category will retain their initial scores during the qualifying round, constituting 80 percent of the final score. The remaining 20 percent will be judged according to the following criteria: Video Presentation 15% Content (5%) Technical Organization (5%) People’s Choice (5%) Mastery of the Subject 5% Total 20% Page 6 of 245.3.2. 5.3.3, 5.3.4, 535. 53.6. 5.3.7. 5.3.8. 5.39. 5.3.10. 53.11. The Board of Judges will be judging the video presentation and the mastery of finalists about their research or inventions through a question and answer format during the contest proper. For the Student Creative Research Category, the advisers are not allowed to answer the Board of Judge's inquiries on behalf of their students. The contestants may be required to provide additional information to the judges in order to fully evaluate their entries during the contest proper. ‘A booth (physical or virtual) will be assigned to each finalist, which displays their official entries. Each entry shall be provided by an official collateral designed by DOST-TAPI. In case of a physical booth, the finalists shall be notified of the specific booth assignments and dimensions. The booth assignment is segmented per category. The finalists may be required to report to the DOST RO during the virtual event for the video presentation, pitching, and question and answer. In case of a physical event, the finalists install their working models, products, or exhibit materials at the contest site on the specified date and time of the ingress as identified by DOST-TAPI or DOST RO. In case of a physical event, all exhibit materials must be moved out on the specified date and time of the egress usually after the closing ceremonies. Organizers shall not be liable to any losses or damages to the working models, products, or exhibit materials. All contestants shall be responsible for manning, supervising, and pulling out of their exhibits at all times. In case of a virtual event, the DOST-TAPI Secretariat will create an online platform that will hold the regional contest. All regional qualified entries in the Creative Research Categories (Likha and Sibol Awards) are encouraged to avail DOST-TAPI Intellectual Property Rights Assistance Program (IPRAP).. All interested contestants and regional winners are encouraged to commit in pushing for the commercialization of their inventions and researches and apply for DOST-TAPI Programs. The final judging will be held via the digital platform that is prepared and hosted by DOST-TAPI. The Board of Judges may declare no winner in the region if the minimum score of 80 percent is not met. Page 7 of 245.3.12. The decision of the Board of Judges is final and unappealable. The scorecards or rating sheets are considered personal notes of the judges and are not for public scrutiny thus, any part of it must not be given to any contestant or requesting party. 5.3.13. The contestants or their duly-designated representative shall agree to ‘the immunity of the members of the Board of Judges and the DOST ‘System including their employees from any legal suit that may arise from or relative to the conduct and results of the contest by signing the corresponding waiver form as reflected in RIC Form 02 and RIC Form 04 (Annexes 3 and 4). No entry shall be considered officially entered in the contest unless the contestant and their witnesses have signed the waiver and submitted the signed waiver to DOST-TAPI or DOST RO: 6. Announcement and Awarding of Winners 6.1. Three (3) regional winners shall be selected per category as first, second, and third prize winners. In case of a tie, the Board of Judges is responsible for breaking the tie and declaring only three regional winners. The first prize regional winner per category shall be automatically qualified for the national contest. 6.2. The best video presentation will be selected among the finalists and will receive a cash inventive and a certificate of recognition. 6.3. All regional winners will receive a cash incentive and certificate of recognition during the Closing Ceremonies of the regional contest. 7. Contingency 7.1 Incase of a pandemic or calamity and a face-to-face gathering is not allowed, all activities that will require mass gathering will be conducted online. DOST-TAPI as the organizer may opt to conduct virtual RICE events as an alternative with the support of DOST ROS. DR. won Chair, Screening Committee of RA 7459 Page 8 of 24ANNEX 1 RIC Form No. 01 Series of 2021 2021 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS For Region ENTRY FORM FOR INVENTION, UTILITY MODEL, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, AND CREATIVE RESEARCH CATEGORIES CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS D1 copy of the ENTRY FORM RIC Form No. 01 D1 copy of the DETAILED INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE ENTRY 1 copy of the COMPLETE PATENT/UM/ID IP Certificate with ribbon (for invention, utility model and industrial design categories only) D1 copy of the CERTIFICATION RIC Form No. 05 that their work is their own, new, and original (for entries in the creative research categories only) D1 copy of WAIVER RICE Form No. 02 Certificate of Residency from LGU | Information Sheet with Data Privacy Consent Form, 4. CATEGORY (Please check) INVENTION Q UTILITY MODEL (UM) Q_ INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (1D) G_ CREATIVE RESEARCH 2. CONTESTANTS Name of Contestant | Age | Educational Attainment Address Contact Detail 3. TITLE OF ENTRY: 4, PATENT/UM/ID REGISTRATION NO.: (For invention, UM, and ID categories only, please submit one (1) copy of the complete patent or IP Certificate with ribbon.) 5. STATUS OF ENTRY (Please check. Use a separate sheet for description or additional information requested.) Q Already in the market. Please indicate number of units produced or sold, price per unit, ete. Process being used commercially. Please Q Bench scale Development Stage e details: Page 9 of 24Q Not yet commerciali: Q With prototype O Without prototype 6. Has the entry been part of any contest before? (_)YES ( ) NO If yes, where? when? Has the entry won any major prize (i.e. 1*, 2", 3" prize) in any national or regional cluster invention contest organized by DOST-TAPI in the past? ( )YES ( ) NO If yes, please specify, 8. In separate sheet(s), please submit the detailed information or description of the entry (may include the technological and economic advantages of the entry over the existing similar products, devices, machines, or processes, and cost to develop or create the product/invention). 9. Please indicate the approximate size or dimensions of the working model, prototype, products, or exhibit materials and special requirements, if any. 10.The contestants are required to execute a Waiver (RIC Form No. 02: Waiver Form) which forms part of this entry. Entries without waivers are automatically disqualified Please use the attached form, \/WE HEREBY CERTIFY that the above answers given are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. Any fraudulent information provided will be a ground for disqualification or withdrawal of the award. Contestant/s Date Signed: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of 2021, at Philippines, affiant exhibiting his/her proof of identity as above stated. Series of 2021 ‘Note: Please submit or email this form together with the accomplished waiver form to DOST-TAPI not later than ‘5:00 PM on the deadline of submission of entries. Page 10 of 24‘ANNEX 2 RIC Form No, 038 Series of 2021 2021 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS For Region ENTRY FORM FOR STUDENT CREATIVE RESEARCH CATEGORY CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS PER ENTRY 1 copy of the ENTRY FORM G1 copy of the DETAILED INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE ENTRY D1 copy of the CERTIFICATION RIC Form No. 06 that their work is their own, new and original 1 copy of the WAIVER RIC Form No. 04 Certificate of Residency from LGU Information Sheet with Data Privacy Consent Form 1, TITLE OF ENTRY: 2. LEVEL: () HIGH SCHOOL, () COLLEGE 3. CONTESTANTS: Name of Contestant | Age | Year ‘Address Contact Detail 4, SCHOOL: Address: Head/President: Email Address: Tel. No. Fax No. 5. Has the entry been part of any contest before? (_) YES () NO If yes, where? 2 When? Has the entry won any major prize (i.e. 1°, 2, 3 prize) in any Sibol Award in the past? If yes, please specify In separate sheet(s), please submit the detailed information/description of entry (may include the technological and economic advantages of the entry over the existing similar products, devices, machines, or processes, and cost to develop or create the product/invention). Please indicate the approximate size or dimensions of the working model, prototype, products, or exhibit materials and special requirements, if any. Page 11 of 249. The contestants are required to execute a Waiver (RIC Form No. 04: Waiver Form) which forms part of this entry. Entries without waivers are automatically disqualified. Please use the attached form. \/WE HEREBY CERTIFY that the above answers given are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. Any fraudulent information provided will be a ground for disqualification or withdrawal of the award. Adviser/s Contestant/s Endorsed by: ‘Signature over Printed Name of the Endorsing Official/Position ‘School ‘Address Tel./Fax No. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of 2021, at Philippines, affiant exhibiting his proof of identity as above stated. Doc. No. Page No. Book No, Series of 2021 ‘Note: Please submit or email this form together with the accomplished waiver form to DOST-TAPI not later than 5:00 PM cn the Deadline of Submission of Entries, Page 12 of 24ANNEX 3 RIC Form No. 038 Series of 2021, 2021 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS For Region ENTRY FORM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTHS STUDENT CREATIVE RESEARCH CATEGORY CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS PER ENTRY 1 copy of the ENTRY FORM 4 copy of the DETAILED INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE ENTRY 1 copy of the CERTIFICATION RIC Form No. 06 that their workis their own, new and original 11 copy of the WAIVER RIC Form No. 04 Certificate of Residency from LGU Information Sheet with Data Privacy Consent Form. oooooco 1. TITLE OF ENTRY: 2. CONTESTANTS: Name of Contestant | Age | Year ‘Address Contact Detail 3, PRINCIPAL ADDRESS: Email Address: Tel. No. Fax No. 4. Has the entry been part of any contest before? (_ ) YES( )NO Ifyes, where? When? 5. Has the entry won any major prize (i.e. 1%, 2", 3" prize) in any Sibo! Award in the past? If yes, please specify 6. In separate sheet(s), please submit the detailed information/description of entry (may include the technological and economic advantages of the entry over the existing similar products, devices, machines, or processes, and cost to develop or create the product/invention). 7, Please indicate the approximate size or dimensions of the working model, prototype, products, or exhibit materials and special requirements, if any. Page 13 of 248. The contestants are required to execute a Waiver (RIC Form No. 04: Waiver Form) which forms part of this entry. Entries without waivers are automatically disqualified. Please use the attached form. I/WE HEREBY CERTIFY that the above answers given are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. Any fraudulent information provided will be a ground for disqualification or withdrawal of the award. Guardian/s Contestant/s Endorsed by: ignature over Printed Name of the Endorsing Official/Position DOST Regional Office/ ‘Address Tel./Fax No. Inventors Organization SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of 2021, at , Philippines, affiant exhibiting his proof of identity as above stated. Doc. No. Page No. Book No.: Series of 2021 ‘Note: Please submit or email this form together with the accomplished waiver form to DOST-TAPI not later than 5:00 PM on the Deadline of Submission of Entries. Page 14 of 24ANNEX 4 RIC Form No. 02 Series of 2021 2021 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS For Region WAIVER KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I/WE, : contestant/s of the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit with the entry entitled, with Patent/Utility Model/industrial Design Registration No. under the Invention, Utility Model, Industrial Design, and Creative Research (encircle one) Category hereby state that I/we are aware of all the rules and regulations set forth in the Contest. By virtue hereof, I/we shall abide by the decision of the Board of Judges and hereby waive whatever ‘cause of action which I/we have or may hereafter have against the members of the Board of Judges, the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office (DOST RO), the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), and their employees that may arise from or relative to the conduct, results, etc. of the Contest. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I/we have hereunto set our hands on this, day of 2021 at *For group work, all members must sign. Contestant/s ‘Signed in the presence of Witness Witness Address: Address: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ___ day of ___—2021 at Philippines, affiant exhibiting his proof of identity as above stated. Doc. No. Series of 2021, Please submit or email this form together with the accomplished waiver form to DOST-TAPI not later than 5:00 PM the Deadline of Submission of Entries, Page 15 of 24ANNEX 5, RIC Form No. 04 Series of 2021 2021 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS For Region WAIVER KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That /WE, contestant/s in the SIBOL AWARD (Outstanding Student Creative Research) with the entry entitled, hereby state that I/we are aware of all the rules and regulations set forth in the Contest. By virtue hereof, I/we shall abide by the decision of the Board of Judges and hereby waive whatever cause of action which I/we have or may hereafter have against the members of the Board of Judges, the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office (DOST RO), the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), and their employees that may arise from or relative to the conduct, results, etc. of the Contest. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I/we have hereunto set our hands on this day of 2021 at ‘Advisers/Guardians Contestant/s * For Group work, all members must sign. Signed in the presence of Witness Witness Address: ‘Address: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of exhibiting 2021, at is proof of identity Philippines, affiant as above stated. Series of 2021 Please submit or email this form together with the accomplished waiver form to DOST-TAPI not later than 5:00 PM on the Deadline of Submission of Entries. Page 16 of 24ANNEX 6 RIC Form No. 05 Series of 2021 2021 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS For R CERTIFICATION KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I/WE, contestant/s in the Creative Research Category (Likha Award) with the entry entitled, 7 ," hereby certify that our entry is our own and that to the best of our knowledge, it is new and original. However, should DOST-TAPI and the Board of Judges through their initial evaluation find this entry not new and original may, at their discretion, remove and/or disqualify the entry. We further certify my/our commitment to avail DOST-TAPI's Intellectual Property Rights Assistance Program to protect my/our research, as well as other applicable programs of assistance of DOST-TAPI to test and commercialize my/our research. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I/we have hereunto set our hands on this day of 2021 at *For group work, all members must sign. Contestant/s Signed in the presence of Witness Witness Address: ‘Address: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of 2021, at Philippines, affiant exhibiting his proof of identity as above stated. Doc. No. Series of 2021, Please submit or email this form together with the accomplished waiver form to DOST-TAPI not later than 5:00 PM on the Deadline of Submission of Entries. Page 17 of 24ANNEX 7 RIC Form No. 06 Series of 2021 2021 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS For Region CERTIFICATION KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I/WE, contestant/s in the Student Creative Research Category for College/High School (Sibol Award) with the entry entitled, ” ." hereby certify that our entry is our own and that to the best of our knowledge, it is new and original. However, should DOST- TAPI and the Board of Judges through their initial evaluation find this entry not new and original may, at their discretion, remove and/or disqualify the entry. \We further certify my/our commitment to avail DOST-TAPI's Intellectual Property Rights Assistance Program to protect my/our research, as well as other applicable programs of assistance of DOST-TAPI to test and commercialize my/our research. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I/we have hereunto set our hands on this day of 2021 at ‘Advisers/Guardians Contestant/s * For Group work, al members must sign, Signed in the presence of Witness Witness Address: Address: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of 2021 at exhibiting his proof of identity as Philippines, affiant above stated. Doc. No.; Page No. Book No, Series of 2021 Please submit or email this form together with the accomplished waiver form to DOST-TAPI not later than 5:00 PM on the Deadline of Submission of Entries. Page 18 of 24ANNEX 8 GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JUDGING. Novelty 1. Does the intellectual property (IP) appear to be truly novel or differentiated? 2. Is the IP “non-obvious” or it is a natural extension of other technologies or IP? 3. Would patent claims be broad or narrow? Scientific/Technical Merits 1. Is there a well-defined product or commercial application associated the invention? 2. Is this an incremental improvement on existing technology or a compelling (“disruptive”) new technology? 3. Is the science at the foundation of the technology based on sound, supporting data or research? Unique Value Proposition/Competitive Advantage 1. Is the market problem or unmet need clearly defined and significant? 2. Is this a grand solution to a big problem, a big solution to a small problem or a solution similar to other product offerings? 3. Does the product or invention have a competi other products or incrementally better? 4. Would these advantages be sustainable for a long or short period of time? advantage significantly superior to Stage of Development and Cost 1. Is there proof of principle or prototype that demonstrates the validity of the concept or idea? 2. Are the timeframe and overall cost to develop or commercialize the product/invention reasonable? 3. Would the cost to manufacture the product be reasonable? ‘Commercial Viability and Market Potential Who are the customers? Are the customers’ unmet needs well defined and recognized in the market? Does the product or invention address a large and growing market? Is industry structure favorable or highly competitive? |s the “window of opportunity for the product or invention opening, closing or waiting to happen? Are there other products associated with the technology? Are there prospective licensees or development partners for the technology (for Invention, UM and 1D)? |s the technology a foundation of a sponsored research (for Invention, UM and ID)? 9. Is the technology broad and strong enough to support the launch of a new start-up enterprise (for Invention, UM and ID)? yawn xo ~ Page 19 of 24Functionality 1. What is the concept or specification that optimizes the function and value of the product or invention that benefits the end-user or that solves a specific problem? 2. What is the useful feature or performance attribute of the product or invention? 3. Is the feature a new or improved material, machine apparatus, testing or measuring equipment, component of a product, product, or a method or process? Aesthetics 1. Is the design innovative; useful, safe, aesthetically appropriate, ecologically sound and socially beneficial? And does it serve the needs of society, consumer, manufacturer and the environment? 2. What is the overall lasting value and experience the product/invention provides for the end-users? 3. Does the design comply in terms of technical performance, address environmental concerns, and provides human comfort? Video Presentation Content 1, Is there clarity in the thought process in the video? 2. How compelling is the video? 3. Is the video presented in a logical sequence? Technical Organization 1. How well is the video produced in regards to continuity, timing, camera operation, sound quality, editing and adherence to the time limit of 5 minutes? People’s Ch 1, The videos of the finalists per category will be posted on the DOST-TAPI Facebook Page and will be ranked based on the “engagement rate.” Corresponding points will be added to the Judge’s score, as follows: Engagement Rate Ranking Corresponding Score (%) 5 fa fuo|afe ries Mastery of the Subject Matter 1. How knowledgeable is the contestant about his/her research/invention? 2. How effectively or accurately the contestant answered the judge's inquiries regarding their research or invention? Page 20 of 24ANNEX 9. REGIONAL INVENTION CONTEST AND EXHIBITS INFORMATION SHEET Name of nventor/Maker/ Researcher: Title of the Inventor Patent/UM/I0 No. ‘Technical Description of the Invention/Researchi Photo: (please see attached sheet) Address: Telephone/Cellphone Number: E-mail Address: ‘CONFORME | hereby certify that the above information is true and correct. (Signature over Printed Name) IMPORTANT NOTE: DATA PRIVACY CONSENT FORM \We at the Technology Application and Promotion Institute are committed to provide you with the services involving application and promotion of science and technology pursuant to Executive Order No. 128 and RA 7459 while implementing safeguards to protect your privacy and keep your personal data safe and secure. Processing of Personal Data The personal information being collected above which may Include your age, educational attainment, and photos during the event may be used for the (1) isuance of ID, certificates ‘and the ike; (2) sending of notifcations/communications involving the said event; (3) sending of materials for the event; {A posting of pictures during the event in TAPI official website {or promotional and transparency purposes; and other similar activities, Said information will also be shaved within DOST System for the purpose of informing and/or Inviting the data subject to any other events, promations, proposals, and other activities of DOST System. Further, said information will be shared within and used by DOST system for statlsties purposes, Date Protection We shal implement reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures for the protection of personal information which we collected, Only authorized personnel are permitted and have access to the collected information that will treat any confidential information under strict confidentiality. Incase of breach, TAPI shall notify you and inform the National Privacy Commission {WPC) in accordance with the NPC Circular 16-03 or Personal Data Breach Management. Personal information collected are stored and later on disposed (of via shredding and permanently deleted in our electronic files In accordance to R.A. No. 9470 otherwise known 2s Nationa! ‘Archives ofthe Philipines Act of 2007, Rights ofthe Dota Subject As the Data Subject, you have the right to be Informed of the personal information being collected, processed, and stored by ‘TAP! as wel as to access, object, rectify, and block the same. For questions or concerns, you may contact our Data Protection Officer through the following detail (02) 8-837 2071 local 2162 Info@tapidost govph | have read this form, understood its contents and consent to the processing of my personal data. | understand that my consent does not preclude the existence of other criteria for lawful processing of personal data, and does not wave any of Imy rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other applicable laws. (Signature over Printed Name) (Date) (Signature over Printed Name of Guardian, f applicable) (Date) Page 21 of 24ANNEX 10 NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Non-Disclosure Agreement is made and entered into this __ City/Municipality of, Province of day of 20__at by and between: TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND PROMOTION INSTITUTE, the DOST agency that organizes and implements the 20___ Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit (RICE), with principal office at DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig and represented in this Agreement by its Director, Engr. EDGAR |. GARCIA, here after referred to as TAPL -and- hereinafter referred to individually as JUDGE and collectively as JUDGES The Disclosing Party and the Receiving Party shall each be referred to as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”, WITNESSETH: WHEREAS the Disclosing Party and the Receiving Party, hereinafter known as the “Parties”, have an interest in partaking in the 20___ RICE wherein the Disclosing Party may share information with the other that is considered to be proprietary and confidential to itself (“Confidential Information”); WHEREAS the Receiving Party undertake not to use the shared information for any purpose other than for evaluation and judging of entries for the selection of 20__ RICE Regional Winners; NOW THEREFORE, for consideration of the covenants and promises contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Definition of Terms 1. “Disclosing Party” refers to a party (either TAPI or any of the JUDGES) that discloses a confidential information as defined under item 3 below. 2, “Receiving Party” refers to the party that receives a confidential information from the Disclosing Party as defined under item 1 above. “Confidential Information” refers to all information of any kind, whether tangible/written or intangible/oral or electronic, not generally known to the public which has or could have value or utility to the Disclosing Party and which ought to be understood by the Parties to be confidential or which is identified as confidential including but not limited to: a. Individual score card, evaluation sheet, or the like, whether completely or partially filled out; and b. Information about intellectual property of any contestant that one may have acquired by reason of or in the course of reviewing or evaluating entries in the 2021 RICE, Page 22 of 24ML. vil. vu. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in case of doubt whether any information is confidential, the same shall be treated as confidential, Confidential information shall not refer to information which: ‘A. Is or becomes generally known available to the public without breach of this Agreement; B. Is known to the Receiving Party before the time of disclosure, as evidenced by written records of Receiving Party; . Is known or independently developed by the Receiving Party, as demonstrated by written evidence; D. Are disclosed to the Receiving Party in good faith by a third Party who has an independent right to such subject matter and information; and E. Is required to be disclosed by law, provided that the Receiving Party, at the Disclosing Party's expense, is not interposing an objection to such requirement. ‘The Parties agree to hold in confidence all Confidential Information; to not disclose Confidential Information to any third Party without prior written approval from the Disclosing Party; and to use Confidential Information solely for the purpose herein stated. ‘The Parties agree to protect and not release/disclose to a third party any and all Personal Information/Data derived from this endeavor or use the same outside the purpose of this Project subject of this Agreement without prior written consent from the data subject in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as Data Privacy Act of 2012, it implementing rules and regulations and other applicable circulars/advisories of the National Privacy Commission (NPC). This provision shall survive the term provided under Section IV below. This Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of from the Effective Date unless otherwise terminated by either Party giving notice to the other of its desire to terminate this Agreement. The requirement to protect Confidential Information disclosed under this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute an agency, partnership, joint venture or other similar relationship between the Parties. ‘This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which constitute a single agreement. If the dates set forth at the signatures of this document are different, the Agreement shall be considered effective as of the date that both Disclosing Party and Receiving Party signed the Agreement, The nullity / Illegality of any portion of this Agreement shall in no way affect the validity and/or enforceability of the other provisions thereof. All actions arising without of or by virtue of this Agreement shall only be filed in the proper courts of, to the exclusion of all other courts. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed and agreed upon by both parties. Page 23 of 24IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed this_day of, at the TAPI Bldg. DOST Compound General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PROVINCE OF ) CITY OR MUNICIPALITY OF )Ss. BEFORE ME, a Notary Public, for and in City of Taguig, Philippines, personally appeared the following parties with their proof of identity. TAPI _ No. Name Affiliation [ID Type/No. | Issue at /Issued on | Signature BOARD OF JUDGES No. ‘Name Affiliation [ID Type/No. | Issue at/ssued on | Signature Known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing Non-Disclosure Agreement constituting of ___ pages on which this Acknowledgement appears and signed by Parties and their willingness and they acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the date and place first above written. Doc. No.___; Page No.___; Book No; Series of 2021 Page 24 of 24