MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ON DOST-PCAARRD-MMSU Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This agreement is entered into by and between: ‘The DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ~ PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURE, AQUATIC AND NATURAL RESOWJRCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT of the hereinafter referred to as “DOST-PCAARRD”, with principal office at Los Bafos, Laguna, and represented by its Executive Director, DR. REYNALDO V. EBORA; -and- ‘The MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY hereinafter referred to as “MMU”, with principal office at Batac City, llocos Norte, and represented herein by its President, DR. SHIRLEY C. AGRUPIS WHEREAS, the abovementioned project was approved by the DOST-PCAARRD. Directors’ Council on September 20, 2019 at the W.D. Dar Room, PCAARRD, Los Bafios, Laguna, NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the parties hereby agree to the following terms and conditions: WITNESSETH: 1. Purpose ‘This agreement seeks to implement the project tiled, “DOST-PCAARRD-MMSU Agri- Aqua Technology Business Incubator”. Ul, Objectives A. General Objectiv The project aims to effectively support the use and commercialization of mature technologies in the agriculture, aquatic and natural resources sector by establishing and developing vieble agribusinesses through technology incubation B. Specific Objectives: Specifically, it aims to: 1. To capacitate MMSU's TBI personnel; 2. To identify and establish partnership wilh the incubatees; 3. To identify and establish linkages among agencies, clients, markets, and funding sources to sustain the operation of the TBI, 4. To provide technical assistance, business development services, marketing assistance, and administrative services to the incubatees; and DOST-PCAARRD and MSU DOST-PCAARAD-MMSU Agr-Aqua Technaingy Business Incubatey, Php 4,099, Page tof ELINA B. ABROJENA Al Project Stat MMSU it MY Barrera Sra se mis} Pro) hMsU A AGRUPIS rece shi Pi MSU oo BOSQUE Chief Accountant DOST-PCAARRD Officerin-Charge, DOST-PCAARRD AoA Q. NOEL A.CA rector Cn s.00 V, EBORA 9 5 8 R5. To enhance MMSU's technology transfer and product promotion efforts. ill, Expected Outputs The expected outputs of the project are the following A Publications TBI business plan enhanced; TBI operations manual developed; Atleast 4 TBI curricula developed; Atleast 8 IEC and promotional materials developed; At least 2 promotional videos developed; 2 semi-annual reports prepared and submitted; 2 annual reports prepared and submitted; Terminal report prepared and submitted, List of technologies for incubation/commercialization prepared and promoted; List of TBI service offerings prepared and promoted; List of TBI service facilities prepared and promoted; Patents * Atleast 2 trademarks filed; Products * Atleast 4 technologies incubated/commercialized; People and Services Atleast 8 incubatees enrolled; Atleast 8 business plans for the incubatees developed; At least 4 trainings for the incubatees conducted; Atleast 5 startups or spinoffs registered and launched; Atleast 3 benchmarking activities conducted; At least 5 trainings for the project team conducted and participated in; Atleast 4 awareness seminars and promotional activities conducted; At least 4 business pitching events, industry meetups, and networking events conducted and participated in; Places and Partnerships + Atleast 8 MOAS/MOUs with the incubatees forged; * Atieast § MOAS/MOUs with organizations from ihe public and private sectors forged: + TBI launches; Policies + TBI institetionalized; Social Impact + Metrics to assess tho social impact of the TB! to the incubatees formulated; * Social impact of the 7&1 to the incubatees assessed; Economic impact * Metrics to assess the economic impact of the TBI to the incubatees formulated; DOST-PCAARRD and Mi4SU DOST-PCAARRD-MMSU Agr-Aqua Technoiogy Business Incubster, Php 4,990,756.89 Paga 20/9 anGeunn 8. nShovena Project Stat? MMSU NOY $. BARRERA oject Bader msi Pr msu s g SE a 3 (Chief Accountant DOST-PCAARRD Officerin-Charge, TTPO DOST-PCAARRD Orr @, om) NOELA GATIBO rector DOST-PCAARRD he (00 v. eBORA RE’ Exe+ Economic impact of the Tal to the incubatees assessed; ‘+ Income of the incubatees determined; + Jobs generated by the incubatees determined; «Income of the TBI determined; and + Jobs generated by the TBI determined. WV. Duration of the Project ‘The project shall be implemented for two (2) years, covering the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. The project shall commence immediately or within two (2) months after the receipt of funds. In case there is a change in actual date of implementation, it shall be requested from DOST-PCAARRD by MMSU. V. Rights and Obligations of the Parties DOST-PCAARRD, through its Executive Director or his duly aulhorized representative, shall: ‘A. Provide financial support for the project with a total grant of Four Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six Pesos and Eighty Centavos (Php 4,999,756.80) with the following breakdown 1 Budget [- Year 2 Budget Total Budget (Php) Be (Php) For its Year 1 implementation, the total amount of Two Million Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Pesos (Php 2,860,544.00) shall be emitted to MMSU. The line-item budget of which is attached as Annex A and made an integral part hereof. ‘Such grant shall be for the Year 7 of the project to be led by MMSU and to be expended as allocated in the project's approved tine-item budget and released subject to the terms and conditions specified in the “Guidelines for the Grants- In-Aid Program of Department of Science and Technology ang its Agencies’ {DOST Administrative Order No. 008, series of 2017). effective November 9, 2017 and “DOST-PCAARRD Supplemental Provisions to the Guidelines for the Grants-In-Aid Program of Department of Science and Technology and its Agencies” (DOST-PCAARRD Administrative Order No. 198-B, series of 2019), effective August 2, 2019 (see Annex 3) shall govern the implementation of the Project. Release of succeeding project funds shall be subject to review, evaluation, and approval by the DOST-PCAARRD approving bodies duly supported by the required financial and technical reports. DOST-PCAARRD shall deduct the project's unexpended balance and savings of prior year from the funds of the succeeding project year, ©.g., unexpended balance in Year 7 shall bo deducted from Year 2 project funds to be released, unless the Use is approved by DOST-PCAARRD approving bodies. 8. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the project in accordance to the objectives and the workplan: C. Conduct periodic field evaluation of the project fo identify problems, solutions, and remedial actions to avoid delays in implementation; D. Provide adequate coordinative anc efficient administrative support and management system necessary for the smoath implementation of the project: DOST-PCAARRD anal iMiSU DOST-PCAARRD-MMSU Agr-Aqua Technalagy Businass Incubate, Php 4,999, 756.60 Page cfd ANGELINA B. ABROJENA, Project Stat MSU mist MMSsU Ce {BARRERA Project WWacer, ffi aie Pr setia T. BOSQUE Chiet Accountant DOST-PCAARRD D NOEL A.CATIBG Offcer-in Charge BOST-PCAARRD Un OA Wo wow percents Exod rector REYIYALDO V. EBORAFE G. Ensure that specific workplans agreed by all parties are adhered to including budgets necessary fo implement such plans; Review periodic financial reports submitted by the implementing agency; and Appraise technical reports (semi-annual, annual, terminal, and publishable reports). The implementing agency, MMSU, through its President or his duly authorized representative, bind itsetf to implement the project under an assigned Project Leader and Project Steff in accordance with the approved project proposal (made part hereof as Annex C) and shail be strictly implemented following the project's work and financial plans; ‘Among the responsibilities of MMSU as provided for in this guidelines are as follows: A Exert all efforts (stich as providing facilities and technical personnel with the required expertise) to attain the objectives stated in the proposal ‘Take the lead in the implementation of project activities and coordinate with other collaborating agencies; Hire the required project personnel as indicated in the approved proposal in accordance with the existing hiring policies of the agency and the approved line- item budget; request approval from DOST-PCAARRD of any changes in the Positiondesignation of the project personnel to be hired; and submit list of personnel engaged in the project following DOST Form J; Submit the following technical accomplishment reports duly endorsed by the Agency Head to DOST-PCAARRD: 1. Anacceptable semi-annual progress repert using DOST Form D in two (2) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy within a month after the end of the project semester; 2. An acceptable annual technical accomplishment report using OOST Form E in two (2) hard copies and one (4) electronic copy within two {2) months after the end of a project year; 3. A quality terminal technical repo following DOST Form N in three (3) hardcopies and one (1) electronic copy within three (3) months after project ‘completion which shall be accompanied by two (2) hardcopies and one (1) electronic copy of publishable technical report. The publication of such paper in any existing scientific or professional journal should meet the standards set by said journal. Disburse funds in accordanes with the approved line-item budget, subject to existing government accounting and auditing procedures, and make necessary Teprogramming of funds for not more than three (3) times in each implementation year, following these rules: 1. Approve, through Implementing Agency Head or his authorized representative, any reprogrammingitransfer of funds of existing expense items (other than those enumerated in E.2.) budget as originally approved by the DOST- PCAARRD to augment direct and indirect cost under Persona! Services, Maintenance and Cther Cperating Expenses, and Equipment Outlay. A copy of the approved reprogrammed line-item budget and other required documents shall be submitted to DOST-PCAARRD within two (2) weeks upon its approval for documentation/concurrence of the monitoring division, otherwise the reprogramming shall be deemed null ant void: DOSI-PCAARRO and MMSU ‘a Technology Business Incubator, Pap 4.999, 756.80 Page 4ar9 ANGELINA B. ABROJENA, Project Statt .RRERA usu isRAe} JOY Project Leader Musu 3 ff. Pease isu CAROLINA T. BOSQUE fintant DOST-PGAARRD Chet Ae & E & é DOST-PCAARRD Ande NOELA. Off : mies Exe rector2. Exceptions to the provisions of E.1. are the following ‘@. Budget for the Foreign Travel and Training: b. Creation of new expense item, inciuding increase/decroase of number of items (@.9., equipment, personnai) originally approved in the line-item budget and upgrading/downgrading of positions from the originally approved Personal Services; and ©. Increase in indirect cost budget exceeding the 7.5% ceiling for indirect cost. The use of foreign travel funds, if provided for in the approved line-item budget, shall be govemed by the “Revised Rules on Foreign Travel of DOST Personnel and Rules Goveming the Use of Travel Grants for PaperiPoster Presentation” (DOST Administrative Order No. 004, series of 2018), effective January 29, 2018. Submit at least three (3) cof PCAARRD: of the following financial reports to DOST- 1. Semiannual financial report using DOST Form H that is certified correct by the ‘Agency Accountant and approved by the Agency Head, within a month after ‘each semester, supported by Report of Disbursement. 2, Annual financiat report using DOST Form H that is certified correct by the Agency Accountant and approved by the Agency Head, within two (2) months. after end of each implernentation year. 3. Terminal audited fiaanciat report using DOSY Form | within three (3) months after project completion. The reported’ unexpended balance shall be refunded back to DOST-PCAARRD, Be accountable for equ'pment purcnased for the project. Gnly those equipment fisted in the approved proposal shall he purchased by the agency following the Republic Act No. 9184 or the Goverment Procurement Reform Act. DOST- PCAARRD remains to be the owns’ of all equipment purchased out of its grant and shall have the right to transfer/assign/donate such te anyone after the project completion. Enter all equipment purchased in the instiuition’s books on Inventery of equipment. Submit report_on equipment purchased using UOST Form K with the correspending Property Acknowisdgemen! Receipt. Make available to authorized officials of DOST-FCAARRD and the Commission on Aucit during office hours the veconls of project operations and books of accounts for inspection whenever necessary Present the project results in agency ii-house reviews and at least in one (1) ‘seminar or scientific meeting for the purpose of disseminating the information and technology generated from the project; wilhout prejudice to the provision of Section Vi hereof, ‘The Project Leader represented herein by Ms. Wishes! Joy 8. Barrera, shall: A Facilitate end monitor tha implementation of project activities: Coordinate, facia accomplishments anc! finavicial reports: aration af the project's Consolidate the project's syntheses of these reports: DOST-POAARRD-MMSU A; HH sRUPIS nt MSU si Pr JENA o ANGELINA B, ABI Project Sia MSU SARRERA ject WWader mis} Proj unisu Chief Accourtant DOST-PCAARRD Offier-in-Charge, TTP DOST-PCAARRD 3 a 8 DOST-PCAARRO REY! ExeD. Maintain close communication and coordination with DOST-PCAARRD. ‘The Project Staff represented herein by Dr. Angelina B. Abrojena, shall: A. Coordinate with the Project Leader to ensure that goais of the project are attained; B. Facilitate and monitor the implementation of project activities; ©. Facilitate the preparation and subnission of the project's accomplishments and financial reports which chal be packaded by the Project Leader as a project outpt; and D. Msintain close communication and coordination with DOST-PCAARRD. Vi. Ownership and Utilization of information, Technologies, Inventions, and Improvements MMSU and the researchers recognize that results of the project and the rights to their Publication, except those that relate to intellectual property (IP) concerns, belong jointly to MMSU and the researchers. Ownershio of IP and IF’ rights shall be governed by but not limited to Chapter il, Rule 5 anc! Rule 6 c# the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act Mo. 10055 or the Technology Transfer Act of 2009. ‘Any publication arising from the rasearch ancl other activities undertaken by virtue of this agreement shall identify MMSU 2s the source cf the outpu. Full acknowledgment shall accordingly be ivan to DOST-PCAARR® in case the research results are published or presented in verious fora, seminare, end meetings. Such presentation should not prejudice the prepristarv/eonfidential nature of the information as heretofore mentioned for purpases of iP prosection ‘Subject to the limitations recognized by faw, particulary those that relate to IP, MMSU reserves the right to use all data and findings by virtue cf and pursuant to this agreement for the enhancement of its acaciemic and cesearch programs. VII. Discontinuance of Assistance DOST-PCAARRD reserves the right fo A. Discontinue the project of its asvist: MMSU for violation of this agreeme: obtained or ere reasonably expe for reasons altsioutable to the wil ‘Team’ ice at ary time with prior consultation with or when it is ostermined that the results ied to be obtained do not justify further activity act of ths Project Leacier and/or Implementing B. Suspend the project and the cisbureamen agreement; and funds for violation of any part of this, C. Terminate any project when funds sre not available from the national govemment Discontinuance of assistance, suspension, of termination of this agreement shall be done by DOST-PCAARRD upon prior consuttation with MMSU. in case of suspension, upon receipt of the uritteri notice therefore, MMSU shall cease disaursement of project funds and shail resume only upon the written advice of DOST-PCAARRD. In case of termination, DOST-PCAARRD shall notiy the Finjact Leader at least forty-five (45) days before the date of termination so that h i COUN aecordingly notify the Project Staff at least a month before the date of project termination. LOSTFCAA AD a DOST-PCAARRD. MSU AgriAgta Te) cxbater, Pho 4.20 JENA ANGELINA B. ABE Project Statt unisu 5 2 & & é dent shy Br MMsu camnd cna Chiet Accountant DOST-PCAARRD D inChargey NOEL A. CATI DOST-PCAARRD Offic hun Yer 00 (00 v, adn ive Director DOST-PCAARRD RE) ExeVill. Amendment Provision Any additional or amendments on the stipulations hereof shall be done through a supplementary agreement to be prepared by the pasty requiring such and shall be mutually ‘consented by the parties, Notarization of such shall he taken care of by the party who prepared the amendments/additionai provisions. IX, Repeating Clause All parties agree that this Memorandum of Agrezment contains the full agreement of the arties and supersedes all previous agreements either written: or oral, if there are any, X. Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration: All disputes arising between and among the parties as to interpretation, ‘operation, or effect of any clause in the agreement or any other difference between the Parties shall first be resolved amicably. in case of failure, the Rules on Alternative Dispute Resolution between national government agencies under Repubiic Act No. 9285 or the Altemative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004 shail apoly. This is, however, without prejudice to the provision of Rule 26 of Republic Act No. 10055 on resolution of disputes, particularly on matters pertaining to ownerst Indemnification: Each party shall indemnify, hold free and harmless, and defend at its own expense the other partyfies from and against ail suits, claims, demands, and liabilties of any nature or kind, arising out of acts or omissions of the former, in the performance of any activity in connection with the project, including those that may be initiated by its employees, workers, agents, subcontractors, ar by any cther entity or persons against said party by reason of or in connection to the project. Pogo 7 ot 8 JENA 2 ai 3 a 2 2 Project Stal! su Project \Zader MMU a i wns ‘sui Pr i add ‘Officer in-Charge, TTPO. DOST-PCAARRD OA Q NOELA.C (LDO V. EBORA Expoutive Director DOST-PCAARRO. REIN WITNESS WHE! , the parties hereto nave hereunto set thelr hands, this —— AUS te. wewhen SHIRLEY/C.AGRUPIS Executive Directory Pipsidont DOST-PCAARRD MSU WITNESSES: Q. 0k NOEL A. CATIB( Officer-in-Charge, TTPD DOST-PCAARRD ANGELINA B. ABROJENA Project Staff MMSU CERTIFIED FUNDS AVAILABLE: cangiina teosaue fo SY.2020 ony /hief Accountant DOST-PCAARRD DOST-FCAARRD and iMtiSt BOST-PCAARRD-UMSU Agr-Aqua Technology Business Incubaler, Phy 4,999,756 €0 Page 6of9ACKNOWLEDGMENT Republic of the Philippines, ) @uiies Laat? J 55 we BEFORE ME, 2 Notary Public for and in __ 2g geafigm Lmews , Philippines, on this as 26 BBG Petsonaly sone NAME GHD NO. ISSUED ATION REYNALDO V. EBORA Passport No. DFA Manila $0005885A_ August 17, 2017 SHIRLEY C. AGRUPIS FOSD 2497 OFA DANICA Oct Is, 201s Known to me to ba the same persons who executed the foregcing instrument and they acknowledged to me thet the same is their fae and voluntary act and deed as well as that of the agencies they represent. The foregoing, which « inciuding this page wherein 1 and witnesses on ali pages. efers to a Memorarilum of Agreement, consists of nine (9) pages 5 Acknowledgment is written, and has been signed by the parties WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the date and place above-written, 133 Doc No. Page Ho, “23 = Book No. “SAG ATTY. ELENO 0. PERALTA Series of 2020 Notary Public Untit December 31, 2m20 Calsmba City, |.os Ratios Bay,Calauah | eTRND. 82 = N2. 8328605 £91-02-20,Roil No. 33681/May 195 7 acon. Ne Bhar OS T-PCAARRD and AIMYSU DOST-FCAARRO-MMSU Agrisigua Tectnclogy Susiness Incubeter, Php 4.999,756.80 Faye Sof