UP System Technology Transfer and Business Development Office

18/05/2026

From protecting ideas to translating research into real-world impact, the University of the Philippines continues to strengthen its role as a national innovation leader. 🚀🇵🇭

The numbers speak for themselves:

🔹 45 Technology Licenses
🔹 24 Spin-offs
🔹 68 Technology Transfer Leads
🔹 152 Partnerships
🔹 1,428 Intellectual Property Registrations

Across sectors such as health, agriculture, climate, digital technology, energy, and the creative industries, the UP Innovation Ecosystem continues to grow into a dynamic pipeline of technologies, startups, and collaborations that create tangible societal and economic value.

At the center of this momentum are the University's Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDOs), which has been instrumental in building and strengthening the University’s innovation ecosystem through policy development, intellectual property protection, commercialization support, startup development, industry linkage-building, and innovation capacity-building initiatives. Through the University Innovation Fellowship (UIF) Program launched in 2019, TTBDO has empowered researchers, faculty, students, and innovation champions across the UP System to transform research outputs into technologies and ventures that directly benefit communities and industries. ([biomech.uplb.edu.ph][1])

One compelling example of UP innovation creating real social and economic impact is the solar-powered seaweed drying technology developed by Dr. Ronel S. Pangan and the UPLB Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (BIOMECH). Designed to address long-standing challenges faced by seaweed farming communities, the technology significantly reduced drying time, improved product quality, minimized contamination from sand and sudden rain, and increased the market value of dried seaweeds. ([OVCRE UPLB][2])

The technology was first piloted and tested with seaweed farming communities in Palawan, where traditional drying methods often exposed harvests to weather damage and quality deterioration. Through extensive consultations with local farmers, the team developed both floating-type and permanent-type solar dryers adapted to the realities of coastal communities. The floating dryers were especially important for remote farming areas because they reduced hauling time and labor costs for fisherfolk transporting harvested seaweeds. ([biomech.uplb.edu.ph][3])

Beyond engineering innovation, the project demonstrated how university research can directly uplift marginalized communities. The improved drying system enabled farmers to produce higher-grade seaweeds that commanded better prices in the market, helping strengthen livelihoods in coastal areas heavily dependent on aquaculture. The technology has since expanded beyond Palawan to other seaweed-producing regions across the country, including Zamboanga and Mindanao, with support from DOST and partner agencies. ([MindaNews][4])

This is the kind of impact the UP Innovation Ecosystem continues to champion:
💡 Research translated into usable technologies
🌱 Community-centered innovation
🤝 Strong academe-industry-government partnerships
🚀 Science and technology solutions that improve Filipino lives

The UIF Program continues to nurture innovators who are not only creating discoveries — but ensuring these discoveries reach the communities that need them most.

As highlighted during Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026, innovation is ultimately public service. The challenge now is to continue scaling Filipino innovations, investing in deep technologies, and building stronger pathways from laboratory research to nationwide impact. 🌏🇵🇭










[1]: https://biomech.uplb.edu.ph/news/uplb-biomech-with-philmech-reignites-the-linkages-between-universities-of-the-agri-fisheries-mechanization-research-development-and-extension-network-afmechrden/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UPLB-BIOMECH with PHilMech reignites the linkages between universities of the Agri-Fisheries Mechanization Research, Development and Extension Network (AFMechRDEN)|BIOMECH - Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization"
[2]: https://ovcre.uplb.edu.ph/journals-uplb/index.php/PJABE/article/view/1099?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Design, Development and Evaluation of Seaweed Drying Technology for Village Level Operation | Philippine Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering"
[3]: https://biomech.uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PJABE-Vol17-No1-2-2021-Pangan-et-al.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "June 2021 Issue"
[4]: https://mindanews.com/top-stories/2022/05/zambos-solar-powered-seaweed-dryers-inspired-bicolanos/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Zambo’s solar-powered seaweed dryers inspired Bicolanos"

Among the 113 technology ventures and initiatives reported by the University of the Philippines Technology Transfer and Business Development Office in 2025 were 45 technology licenses, 24 spinoff companies, and 68 technology transfer leads. TTBDO is under the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.

Read more here: https://up.edu.ph/up-innovation-is-strongest-in-health-agri-aqua-and-food-climate-and-environment/

14/05/2026

📢 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐎 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒

The Office of the Vice President for Administration (OVPA) and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) are now accepting nominations for the following awards:

✨ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀

✨ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝘀𝗶𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗮, 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻

The deadline for nomination is on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. For more details on the Gawad Pangulo 2026 guidelines, visit: https://ovpri.up.edu.ph/call-for-nominations-ovpa-x-ovpri-gawad-pangulo-awards-2026/

Gawad Pangulo is the Presidential recognition that members of the UP community may receive for their achievements and contributions that advance the mandate of UP to lead as a public service University while maintaining its standards of excellence; hence promoting the core values of Honor and Excellence in the service of the nation.

14/05/2026

10/05/2026

✨ INOBLASYON 2026: A CALL TO BUILD THE FUTURE, TOGETHER 🇵🇭🚀

Over two inspiring days, Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026 brought together researchers, innovators, startups, government leaders, industry champions, investors, venture capitalists, development partners, and communities — all united by one shared belief:

👉 Filipino innovation matters.
👉 Filipino innovators are ready.
👉 And the Philippines can become a globally competitive innovation nation.

From the powerful messages of our national leaders and cabinet secretaries, to the vision shared by UP President Angelo Jimenez and UP Vice President for Research and Innovation Joel Marciano Jr., one message resonated throughout the summit:

💡 Innovation must move beyond laboratories and become real solutions that uplift communities, strengthen industries, create jobs, and improve lives.

The summit highlighted the urgent need to bridge the “lab-to-market” gap — transforming research into enterprises, technologies into industries, and ideas into national impact. As keynote speaker Anuj Jain emphasized, innovation ecosystems thrive when academia, capital, industry, and government work together to take risks on breakthrough ideas. ([BusinessMirror][1])

This is the challenge now before all of us.

To industry leaders:
🤝 Engage with our universities.
🧪 Pilot Filipino technologies.
🏭 Open pathways for local innovation adoption.

To government agencies and policymakers:
📈 Continue enabling innovation-friendly policies.
🌱 Invest in research translation, startups, and innovation infrastructure.
🇵🇭 Champion innovation as a national development strategy.

To venture capitalists, investors, and funders:
🚀 Help scale ideas born from Philippine challenges into globally relevant solutions.

Innovation is not only about economic returns. It is about nation-building.

Together, we move forward toward the aspirations of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028, the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD), and the Tatak Pinoy Strategy — where Filipino ingenuity becomes a driving force for inclusive growth, resilience, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The formal launch of the UP Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation marks only the beginning of a larger movement: building a stronger Philippine innovation ecosystem that connects talent, research, entrepreneurship, industry, and public service. ([University of the Philippines][2])

To everyone who joined us — our speakers, partners, exhibitors, startups, innovators, volunteers, moderators, hosts, organizers, staff, students, faculty, media partners, and participants onsite and online — THANK YOU. ❤️

Maraming salamat for believing in the vision of a more innovative Philippines.

Most importantly, thank you to the many people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make Inoblasyon possible. This summit was built through collaboration, commitment, and shared purpose.

This is only the beginning. 🌟

See you again at the next *Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit* as we continue shaping a future where Filipino innovation creates meaningful impact for the nation and the world.

Learn more and connect with us through,
www.inoblasyon2026.up.edu.ph
Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026
www.ovpri.up.edu.ph
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[1]: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/05/06/up-convenes-industry-government-academia-at-innovation-summit-may-5-6/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UP convenes industry, government, academia at innovation summit May 5-6 | BusinessMirror"
[2]: https://up.edu.ph/inoblasyon-the-up-innovation-summit-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026 - University of the Philippines"

04/05/2026

Through the Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026, the University of the Philippines brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, government officials, and industry leaders for its first Innovation Summit on May 5 at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

The summit will feature plenary sessions and panel discussions focused on how research and collaboration can address national challenges, and on ways to strengthen science, technology, and innovation to support national development goals.

30/04/2026

Through a company called FILARB, UP Visayas engineer Dr. Ramer Bautista is rethinking how hospitals handle dangerous, contaminating waste—using a simple but powerful idea that could save millions in costs while protecting communities from unseen risks.

Read the full story: https://up.edu.ph/why-not-fry-it-upv-engineer-reimagines-how-hospitals-handle-their-most-dangerous-waste/

Meet the innovators behind FILARB and other emerging technologies at Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026, happening May 5–6 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Stay updated and register by following their page at facebook.com/Inoblasyon.UPInnovationSummit

17/04/2026

Don't miss the first ever Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026!

The UP Innovation Summit is happening this May 5-6, 2026 at SMX Convention Center, BGC. This serves as the official launch of the UP System Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.

The plenary sessions will discuss how research and collaboration can address national challenges, and on ways to strengthen science, technology, and innovation to support national development goals.

The event will also feature technology showcases, startup and research exhibits, and networking sessions for the academe, industry, government, and investors to connect and strengthen partnerships.

Read more details on the website: https://up.edu.ph/inoblasyon-the-up-innovation-summit-2026/

Don't miss the first ever INOBLASYON!

The UP Innovation Summit is happening this May 5-6, 2026 at SMX Convention Center, BGC. This serves as the official launch of the UP System Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.

The plenary sessions will discuss how research and collaboration can address national challenges, and on ways to strengthen science, technology, and innovation to support national development goals.

The event will also feature technology showcases, startup and research exhibits, and networking sessions for the academe, industry, government, and investors to connect and strengthen partnerships.

Read more details on the website: https://up.edu.ph/inoblasyon-the-up-innovation-summit-2026/

06/03/2026

📢 We’re Hiring at UP SikLab!

We’re looking for a Learning Design Specialist to help design and strengthen innovation training programs for researchers and institutions.

📌 Apply here:
https://bit.ly/4l7MYhX

📄 Job Description:
https://bit.ly/4rd1t5R

Know someone who fits? Tag them below 👇

10/02/2026

IN PHOTO: The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila welcomed the delegates of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the ASEAN Member States, and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, in their visit to the UP Manila Museum of a History of Ideas on February 5, 2026, as part of the 2nd ASEAN Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) Network Task Force Meeting and WIPO TISC Regional Meeting.
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‎The second ASEAN TISC Task Force meeting was held in Manila from February 3-6, 2026, and was attended by delegates from ASEAN member states, including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
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‎The visit to UP Manila was identified as a Model TISC visit in the Philippines, as ASEAN delegates expressed keen interest in learning how national-and system-level structures effectively support and enable the successful operation of Technology and Innovation Support Centers and Innovation and Technology Support Offices at the university level. UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office Director Lourdes Marie S. Tejero discussed the important role of technology transfer in translating research into useful technologies.
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‎Inaugurated in 2025, the ASEAN TISC Network establishes regional collaboration among TISCs in the ASEAN region to achieve IP commercialization and innovation goals aligned with the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plans and the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2045.

📷 Sarah Hazel Moces Pulumbarit

Link to the full article in the comment section.

31/12/2025

Sa nagdaang mga taon, patuloy na nagsikap ang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa isports, edukasyon, liderato, at serbisyo, lokal man o internasyonal, kaakibat ang pagpapakumbaba at pananagutan sa sambayanan. Sa 2026, ipagpapatuloy ng UP ang kahusayang nakaugat sa malasakit sa kapuwa.

Tulad sa pagpinta ng kulay ng mga paputok sa madilim na langit, sa pag-iingay ng mga batà gamit ang torotot sa tahimik na gabí, sa kulitan at palitan ng ngiti at pagmamahal sa mga kamag-anak sa kabila ng distansya, at sa sabay-sabay na pagtalon sa pagsalubong ng hatinggabi, nawa’y mas makamit pa ng UP ang kulay at liwanag, ang malalakas na sigaw ng pakikibaka, ang marubdob na pag-ibig para sa nagkakaisang bansa, at ang pagdami pa ng mas mataas na layunin para sa Dangal, Husay, at Serbisyo.

Hangad ng UP ang isang masaya, matiwasay, at ligtas na pagdiriwang ng Bagong Taon para sa lahat.

24/11/2025

Help Shape the Future of Research and Innovation at UP!

Do you believe in creating a vibrant, collaborative, and forward-thinking research ecosystem?

If you’re a T-shaped professional—skilled, adaptable, and excited to work with diverse teams—your next career move might be with OVPRI.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is opening opportunities for dedicated and mission-driven individuals for multiple roles across research, administration, communications, technology, and project management.

We are hiring for the position of Junior Office Manager.
📌 Browse the qualifications and TOR in the publication materials below.
📧 Send your CV + COVER LETTER (addressed to Joel Joseph S. Marciano Jr., PhD, VPRI) to [email protected]
📌 Email subject format: Application: POSITIONCODE-OVPRI_SURNAME, FIRST NAME

The deadline for applications is November 26, 2025.
Your expertise can make an impact. Apply today!