UPLB Technology Transfer and Business Development Office

17/06/2026

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and Aces Philproducers Corporation (APC) on 16 June 2026.

Through this partnership, UPLB and APC affirmed their shared commitment to exploring collaborative initiatives within the UP Sierra Madre Land Grant, including corn silage production and integrated dairy farm operations, while creating opportunities for research, instruction, extension, innovation, and technology transfer.

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management (OVCIEM), UPLB Land Grant Development Office, Dairy Training and Research Institute (DTRI), College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS), and the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO).

Together, UPLB and APC aim to advance agricultural innovation and foster meaningful opportunities for learning, research collaboration, and community engagement.

16/06/2026

UPLB TTBDO conducted its Strategic Planning activity on 4–5 June 2026 at the UP Laguna Quezon Land Grant in Siniloan, Laguna.

The two-day activity brought together TTBDO personnel to assess the accomplishments of each unit against their Key Performance Indicators, identify strategies for achieving targets, and align priorities in support of the Office's goals.

The planning session also provided an opportunity to address operational challenges, strengthen collaboration, and reaffirm TTBDO's commitment to advancing innovation and technology transfer initiatives in support of UPLB’s mandate.

The UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management also joined the activity, providing valuable insights on addressing operational challenges and expressing support for the various programs and activities of the office.

Read more about the activity here:
https://ttbdo.uplb.edu.ph/uplb-ttbdo-assesses-organizational-performance-plans-future-initiatives-during-its-2026-strategic-planning/news/

16/06/2026

📢 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗢𝗟 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁!

We are looking for passionate and driven founders ready to grow and scale their ideas!

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Startups led by currently enrolled students or student teams, often emerging from academic projects, research work, or student-led innovations in the early stages of development.

𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) classified by the DTI.

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Innovative startups leveraging science, engineering, or technology to develop new products or processes. These may come from research spin-offs or independent inventions with commercialization potential.

Selected incubatees will be supported through mentorship, intellectual property and technology services, investor readiness assistance, and ecosystem linkages within and beyond UPLB.

You may apply through this link:
https://bit.ly/CallforIncubatees
https://bit.ly/CallforIncubatees
https://bit.ly/CallforIncubatees

Or scan the QR code in the poster for full details.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟮𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Learn more about the program here:
https://ttbdo.uplb.edu.ph/business-development/

Let’s build, grow, and innovate together with UPLB SBI.

15/06/2026

The James Dyson Award 2026 is now open for applications!

Want to learn more? Join the James Dyson Award 2026 Information Session on June 16, 2026 via Zoom and get tips on crafting a strong application, plus insights from Dyson engineers.

📝 Register using your UP Mail: https://forms.gle/SoFdZrfUcjBq977C6
🌐 Learn more: https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/en-PH/

Don't miss this opportunity to take your innovation to the next level!

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐏!

The 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is now accepting applications, and this year, you could win up to ₱2,390,230.00 to develop your invention and showcase your ideas on the global stage!

Not sure where to start? Join the 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 via 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 and learn everything you need to know—from how the Award works and how to strengthen your application, to exclusive insights into life as a Dyson engineer!

📝 Register using your UP Mail: https://forms.gle/SoFdZrfUcjBq977C6 (or scan the QR code below)
🌐 Check the website for more details: https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/en-PH/

Don't miss this chance to get a head start. See you on June 16

09/06/2026

UPLB and UniEd explored potential collaboration on skills simulation laboratories and certification programs, utilizing UPLB facilities such as the Nanotechnology Program.

UPLB and UniEd will explore possible areas of collaboration, including the development of skills simulation laboratories and certification programs through UPLB laboratories such as the Nanotechnology Program.

Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr. was joined by representatives from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management, the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Institute of Chemistry.

UniEd was represented by President Jose Maria Ochave, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Manager Rene Ledesma, and other members of its delegation.

09/06/2026

UPLB and Pilmico formalized a Memorandum of Understanding for the proposed Swine Research and Development Center at the UP Sierra Madre Land Grants in Laguna.

Technology Transfer and Business Development Office, together with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management, Land Grant Development Office, College of Agriculture and Food Science, and Institute of Animal Science, joined the signing ceremony with Pilmico.

UPLB and Pilmico signed a memorandum of understanding for the proposed Swine Research and Development Center at the UP Sierra Madre Land Grants, specifically in the Laguna Land Grant.

CJCJ was joined by officials and representatives from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management, Land Grant Development Office, College of Agriculture and Food Science, and Institute of Animal Science.

The Pilmico delegation was led by its President and CEO, Tristan Aboitiz.

29/05/2026

💡𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀 this hidden word!

Hint: It is the process of nurturing early-stage 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 and 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀. It can provide mentorship, resources, and support for growth!

💬 Comment your answer below!

22/05/2026

An engaging and dynamic Engineering Innovation Demo Day with the UPLB Department of Industrial Engineering (DoIE) last 15 May, showcasing student-led innovation.

The Department of Industrial Engineering under the College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology (CEAT) led the Engineering Innovation Demo Day on May 15.

The event, held at the SEARCA Umali Auditorium, served as a platform for engineering students to pitch innovation projects for possible prototype development support and consideration for the James Dyson Award 2026.

It was conducted in partnership with the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Enterprise Management (OVCIEM) and the James Dyson Foundation.

22/05/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗧𝗧𝗕𝗗𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗣𝗠 𝗧𝗧𝗕𝗗𝗢 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

On 21 May 2026, the UPLB TTBDO welcomed the UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office for a benchmarking activity aimed at strengthening coordination and fostering collaboration between the two offices. The session served as a valuable platform for sharing best practices in technology transfer, innovation support, and startup development initiatives.

During the session, UPLB TTBDO presented its ongoing initiatives and operational processes, providing both offices with opportunities to explore potential areas for resource sharing, knowledge exchange, and strengthened institutional collaboration.

22/05/2026

Atty. Melo Jean Triños-Peralta and Ms. Cathrene Amante of the UPLB TTBDO will serve as resource persons in the upcoming 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 sessions of the Strengthening Operations and Upscaling Technologies through Holistic (SOUTH) Mentorship Series!