UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management

04/05/2026

Call for applications!

Submit your applications by 17 June 2026. Visit the site for more details.

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Call for Papers and Projects!

03/05/2026

🔎Calling all qualified individuals!

Submit your applications via the link provided, before 22 June 2026.

25/04/2026

𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 💡➡️🌍

Technology transfer makes it possible for innovations to move from one party, such as universities or R&D institutions, to another, such as an industry partner or collaborator.

For UPLB, these innovations include biofertilizers, food products and processes, seeds, test or detection kits, and self-care products, among others.

In the Philippines, transferring them from the university to the market requires efforts that are governed by the Republic Act 10055 or the Technology Transfer Act of 2009.

Learn how technology transfer was applied in this specific UPLB-developed technology: https://uplb.edu.ph/academic/qa-on-the-bio-n-licensing-agreement-of-uplb-with-a-private-company/

12/04/2026

The following Q&A aims to provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the Exclusive Licensing Agreement that UPLB signed with AgriSpecialist,

10/04/2026

06/04/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀! Registration officially ends 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

Register now for FREE: bit.ly/KITEnnovation 🪁

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻! 🪁

Just 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 to secure your spot and take your ideas to the skies! Ready to take on the challenge?

Be part of 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝙀-𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚-𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, a kite-flying challenge in celebration of World Intellectual Property Day 2026.

Turn your creativity into something that soars. See your innovation in action! 🌟

📅 18 April 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 UP Los Baños Science and Technology (S&T) Park

📌 Register now for FREE: bit.ly/KITEnnovation
📄 View the mechanics: bit.ly/KITEnnovationPrimer

Registration closes in just 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞. Don’t miss your chance to take innovation to new heights! ⏳

25/03/2026

Exploratory Meeting on RiceBIS 2.0 Collaboration and Institutional Market Linkages

Strengthening partnerships for sustainable agriculture and inclusive growth, Vice Chancellor Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management (OVCIEM), together with the Department of Agriculture PhilRice Nueva Ecija and Los Baños, conducted an exploratory meeting with farmer cooperatives and associations to discuss potential collaboration under the RiceBIS 2.0 Program. RiceBIS 2.0 Project Leader Dr. Diadem B. Gonzales-Esmero (Chief SRS) and Dr. Michelle C. Quimbo (Supervising SRS), along with their team of Science Research Specialists, attended the meeting in UPLB on 18 March 2026.

The meeting provided an avenue to present the RiceBIS 2.0 Program and its current production capacities, while exploring institutional procurement opportunities within UPLB. Discussions also highlighted the relevance of the Sagip Saka Act (RA 11321) in supporting direct market access for farmers and strengthening linkages between agricultural producers and institutional buyers.

The cooperatives who attended were Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC) of Batangas City and Naujan, Oriental Mindoro and Pangkalahatang Samahan ng Magsasaka ng Siniloan (PASAMASI) of Siniloan, Laguna. Participants exchanged insights on possible partnership models that will enhance market accessibility, promote fair trade practices, and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable agri-food system. The activity also identified potential steps to take toward building meaningful collaborations that empower farmer organizations while supporting the University’s commitment to responsible and inclusive procurement.

Through initiatives such as this, UPLB continues to foster innovation-driven partnerships that bridge research, enterprise, and community development.

24/03/2026

On 17 March 2026, the UPLB Administration convened a consultative meeting with the University’s esteemed Professor Emeriti, bringing together a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide key institutional initiatives. The meeting was attended by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management (OVCIEM), alongside the Office of the Chancellor and other Vice Chancellor Offices.

The insights and expertise of the Professor Emeriti were sought in advancing the University’s renewable energy initiatives, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with environmental stewardship. Central to the conversation was the prioritization of biodiversity preservation as a cornerstone of sustainable resource utilization.

This collaborative effort reflects UPLB’s continued commitment to informed decision-making, sustainability, and the responsible advancement of its development programs.