When innovation meets the island: A lesson in localized commercialization from Palawan
Keywords:
agri-aqua innovation, agriculture, aquaculture, business incubation, sustainable developmentAbstract
In research circles, we often celebrate innovation whether in new tools, new technologies, fresh discoveries. And rightly so. But here’s the hard truth: a lot of these breakthroughs don’t make it out of the lab. Despite the best efforts of our universities and research institutions, many technologies never reach the people who need them most.
Nowhere is this disconnecting more evident than in agriculture and aquaculture. In these fields, the right innovation can change lives – helping farmers produce more, spend less, and adapt to a changing climate. But how do we get those technologies into the hands of real people, in real communities?
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