UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office

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Today’s date is a palindrome!

A rare sequence that reads the same forward and backward.

Interestingly, one of the world's most recognizable brands, Xerox, is also a palindrome!

But Xerox is known not only for its unique name. It is also a classic example of a company actively protecting its trademark from becoming a generic term.

Through consistent brand management and enforcement, Xerox has worked to ensure that its trademark remains a protected brand name rather than a common word for photocopying.

A reminder that strong brands are built not only through recognition, but also through continuous efforts to protect and preserve their intellectual property.

today to learn more on how the UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office can help you secure your brand.

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Director Ludy!

We are proud to share that UP Manila TTBDO Director Lourdes Marie S. Tejero has been appointed as Chair of the LES International Technology Transfer Committee for the 2026–2027 term.

This appointment recognizes their leadership and continued contributions to advancing technology transfer, innovation utilization, and collaboration between academia, industry, and government.

We celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the valuable opportunities it will bring to our institution, our partners, and the broader innovation community. Congratulations and best wishes for a successful term! 🌍🚀

As we celebrate National Flag Days, we honor the Philippine flag not only as a symbol of freedom and identity, but also as a reminder of the importance of protecting Filipino creativity, innovation, and heritage.

Through intellectual property, we empower ideas that carry our nation forward. 🇵🇭

21 May 2026

💡✨ Brains were buzzing and ideas were flowing as the UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (UPM-TTBDO) paid a visit to the UPLB Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (UPLB-TTBDO) for a benchmarking adventure at the UPLB TTBDO Innovation Nexus!

🚀 More than just a meeting, the activity became a lively exchange of experiences, best practices, and “aha!” moments on technology transfer, innovation programs, and startup support initiatives. 🤝📚

🌱 One of the biggest highlights of the visit was the deep dive into UPLB-TTBDO’s Technology Business Incubator (TBI) initiatives and operations. From startup stories 💼 and technology utilization strategies 💡 to industry partnerships 🤝 and operational tips 📈, the discussions gave the UPM-TTBDO team plenty of fresh ideas and inspiration as it explores building its own TBI.

The benchmarking activity not only sparked new learnings ✨, but also strengthened connections and collaboration between the two offices — proving that innovation grows even better when ideas are shared! 🌟

We thank the welcoming and hospitable staff of the UPLB TTBDO for welcoming us to their office and the engaging discussions. We are looking forward to more partnerships between our two offices.

We still can't get over ! 🤩

Last May 14, innovators, industry leaders, government agencies, researchers, development partners, and members of the academe gathered for TeknoLusugan 2026: Med in UP – Matching Innovations, Creating Collaborations to explore how health technologies can move from the laboratory to real-world application.

The event featured eight innovative technologies from UP Manila researchers with strong potential for utilization and public health impact, alongside meaningful discussions on collaboration, innovation adoption, and technology transfer.

Two engaging panel discussions further enriched the conversation. “How Health Innovations Come Together” highlighted the importance of collaboration across the innovation ecosystem. From research and product development to manufacturing, investment, and adoption. Meanwhile, “Opportunities and Support for Health Innovation Adoption” provided valuable insights on government programs, regulatory pathways, intellectual property protection, and other mechanisms that support innovation adoption and commercialization.

Thank you to all our speakers, panelists, exhibitors, innovators, participants, and industry partners for making this year’s TeknoLusugan a meaningful and successful gathering.

📸 Sarah Hazel Moces Pulumbarit of the UP Manila Information, Publicity, and Public Affairs Office

IN PHOTOS: Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases have remained a major public health concern in the Philippines. For a tropical country where mosquitoes thrive year-round, protection against mosquito bites has become part of daily life for many Filipino families.

At the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila, retired professor Dr. Gracia Fe Yu strived to create a safer and more sustainable solution through a plant-based mosquito repellent and insecticide technology developed from natural extracts. A former full-time professor from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the UP College of Medicine, she remained deeply committed to developing innovations that could directly benefit communities.

Photos courtesy of Dr. Gracia Fe Yu
Reposted from University of the Philippines Manila

Link to Article: https://www.upm.edu.ph/cpt_news/up-manila-innovation-turns-plants-into-protection-against-mosquito-borne-diseases/

The University of the Philippines Manila, in partnership with Siemens Healthineers, warmly invites you to SHIFT, an Innovation Capacity Building Program! ✨

📆 Join us on March 3–5, 2026, at the Museum of a History of Ideas, UP Manila for a 3-day learning experience designed to strengthen innovation capabilities and foster meaningful collaboration in healthcare and research.

This capacity-building program aims to strengthen innovation competencies, foster collaboration, and promote co-creation among healthcare professionals, researchers, faculty members, students, and industry stakeholders. The program will feature interactive workshops, expert talks, and collaborative sessions designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and tools to drive healthcare innovation.

Confirm your eligibility and submit your registration through the QR code included in this post.

Together, we can advance innovative solutions for the Philippine healthcare ecosystem.

For any questions, please feel free to contact the UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office by emailing us at 📨 [email protected] or through our landline number – ☎️ (02) 8814 1293.

IN PHOTOS: Two meetings held separately on February 3, 2026, between officials of the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila and representatives from the U.S. Embassy and New Jersey’s Rowan University reflected positive developments, as both U.S.-based delegations expressed interest in exploring potential investment and academic collaboration with UP Manila.

The meeting with representatives from the Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Manila delved on possible pathways for Philippine health technologies to expand into the U.S. market. Christopher Feather, Commercial Officer of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, invited UP Manila’s innovators and officials to participate in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in May to personally meet executives from international companies and land investment deals.

In another meeting, delegates from Rowan University, led by Chancellor Anthony Lowman, discussed potential areas of collaboration with UP Manila in terms of practical training and capacity building for medical students.

📷 Sarah Hazel Moces Pulumbarit