Section 16Sec./Art. 16

Innovation Instruments. The government shall employ a range of instruments to achieve the objectives of this Act. These instruments shall include:

(a) Technology programs;

(b) Innovation centers;

(c) Innovation networks;

(d) Technology platforms:

(e) Cluster policies: and

(f) Human capacity building programs.

For this purpose, the NIC shall develop strategies by which government agencies concerned may harness these instruments to more efficiently deliver programs and promote greater collaboration among stakeholders. These agencies, enumerated in Section 17 of this Act, shall submit their respective action plans, guided by the strategies that will be imposed by the NIC.

The establishment of innovation centers shall be undertaken in coordination with the private sector, academic or educational institutions, and other sectors to maximize opportunities for collaboration and joint initiatives.