Young Filipino innovator Engr. Mark Kennedy E. Bantugon acknowledged the significant contributions of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in his adventures and triumphs as an innovator.
Young Filipino innovator Engr. Mark Kennedy E. Bantugon acknowledged the significant contributions of the Department of Science and Technology in his adventures and triumphs as an innovator.
Among his milestones was his development of aviation sealant “Pili Seal” where the DOST-FPRDI contributed particularly in the early stage of development. It has gained global recognition for its industrial and material applications, and has won prestigious awards including the James Dyson Award in 2021, Swiss Innovation Prize Competition 2023, and the OCBC Global Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2023.
The Institute offered testing services, technical guidance, and access to advanced facilities, helping him develop the pili-based sealant. “By providing the technical support and resources they need, we can drive innovation and create solutions that benefit not only our local communities but the entire nation,” the DOST chief added.
Before the Pili Seal’s success, Bantugon went through the eye of a needle to reach the product’s current state.Many companies rejected his product due to concerns about its potential to damage equipment, but DOST-FPRDI recognized its potential and provided the needed assistance.
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