DOST-ASTI’s DataProtect-SIERRA Project concludes Blockchain Internship with innovative IP Management System
Quezon City, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) recently concluded a blockchain internship program, unveiling a blockchain-based system for managing intellectual property.
DOST-ASTI's Blockchain Innovators: Ms. Roxanne S. Aviñante, Project Leader, with members of DataProtect-SIERRA Project and Blockchain Research Group at DOST-ASTI alongside interns Jenelle Kirsten Borja, Ricky Layderos, and Lance Kim Formales.
Under the DataProtect-SIERRA (Self-Sovereign Identity Empowerment: Reinventing Rights and Attributes) Project and the Blockchain Research Unit of the Computer Software Division, three (3) students from Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC) and the Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City (TIP-QC) developed a prototype for the Blockchain-based Intellectual Property (IP) Filing and Granting System, which was specifically designed for DOST’s IP assets.
Interns showcase blockchain innovation: Jenelle Kirsten Borja (TIP-QC), Ricky Layderos, and Lance Kim Formales (CSPC) present their prototype for a Blockchain-based IP Filing and Granting System, developed during their DOST-ASTI internship.
The system prototype was developed by Jenelle Kirsten Borja, a Computer Engineering student from TIP-QC, and Ricky Layderos and Lance Kim Formales, Computer Science students from CSPC.
"We're impressed by the dedication and innovative thinking displayed by Ms. Borja, Mr. Layderos, and Mr. Formales," said Ms. Roxanne S. Aviñante, Project Leader of DataProtect-SIERRA. "Their work has the potential to significantly enhance our ongoing project development and R&D efforts in blockchain technology."
From 8 April to 15 May 2024, the interns engaged in a comprehensive study of blockchain technology fundamentals, including decentralized application and smart contract development. This hands-on experience was complemented by comprehensive resources provided as part of their onboarding and internship plan.
On the last day, the interns showcased their blockchain-based system prototype in a culmination activity, demonstrating their acquired knowledge and the practical application of blockchain technology in IP management.
The success of this internship program underscores DOST-ASTI's commitment to nurturing technological innovation and supporting the next generation of experts in the field of emerging technologies. DOST-ASTI aims to pave the way for more secure and efficient government processes.