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University of the Philippines Cebu
UP Cebu TTBDO

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The Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO) connects the University’s research and innovation with industry, community, and society for a more sustainable and inclusive future.

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Discover university inventions, grant calls, regional innovation partnerships, and technology transfer milestones across UP Cebu.

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FEATURED STORY PARTNERSHIP April 15, 2025

UP Cebu and DOST Regional Office VII Formalize Regional Innovation Hub Partnership

The University of the Philippines Cebu, through the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO), collaborates with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-VII) to establish dedicated prototyping and acceleration tracks for faculty and student spin-offs throughout Central Visayas.

12 Startups Assisted Startups Assisted
Innovation Hub & Prototyping Track Meeting Focus
Cebu & Region VII Partner / Region
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OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Turning Innovation into Sustainable Impact

The UP Cebu TTBDO provides structured support pathways for students, researchers, faculty, and industry partners to translate academic discoveries into protected intellectual assets and thriving enterprises.

Research & Faculty

Intellectual Property Rights Protection

Complete institutional assistance in patent search, claim drafting, copyright deposits, trademark registrations, and filing with IPOPHL.

  • Prior Art & Patentability Analysis
  • Subsidized IPOPHL Official Filing Fees
  • Confidentiality & NDA Advisory
File an Invention Disclosure
Startups & Founders

Technology Business Incubation

Incubation infrastructure, seed funding linkage, and bespoke mentoring for startups founded by UP Cebu faculty, students, and alumni.

  • Dedicated Co-Working Space & Labs
  • Investor Pitching & Demo Days
  • Corporate Structuring & SEC Registration
Apply for Incubation
Students & Capstone

Student Innovation Mentorship (SIMP)

Converts senior capstones, theses, and extracurricular projects into viable market solutions through intensive mentorship and industry linkage.

  • Industry Executive Mentorship
  • Prototype Validation Grants
  • Pitch Competition Coaching
Join Next SIMP Cohort
Industry & Licensing

Tech Licensing & Commercialization

Bridging university inventions with commercial enterprises, formulating fair licensing terms, and managing royalty distribution to creators.

  • Technology Valuation & Market Scoping
  • Commercial Licensing & Spinoff Agreements
  • Equitable Inventor Royalty Sharing
Explore Available Technologies
Regional MSMEs

Regional MSME Mentorship & Extension

Assisting local micro, small, and medium enterprises across Central Visayas through technology adoption, branding protection, and capacity training.

  • Appropriate Technology Matching
  • Brand Protection & Trademark Clinics
  • DOST SETUP Extension Linkage
Connect Your Business
Experiential Learning

Internship & Skills Certification

Immersive internships for UP Cebu students in technology commercialization, legal IP operations, and innovation management credentials.

  • Real-World IP Law & Tech Case Work
  • Direct Mentorship with Registered Patent Agents
  • Formal Certificate of Technology Transfer Mastery
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HOW TO ENGAGE WITH TTBDO

The 3-Step Innovation Pathway

A clear, transparent process for university creators and prospective industry collaborators.

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Submit Disclosure

Complete and submit the Technology Disclosure Form (TDF) describing your research findings, software code, or creative design to TTBDO.

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Evaluate & Protect

Our patent specialists review novelty, conduct prior art searches, formulate claims, and file official applications with the IPOPHL.

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Scale & Commercialize

We match your protected innovation with commercial industry licensees or support you in founding a viable academic startup spin-off.

ACTIVITIES & CALENDAR

TTBDO Activities Calendar

Explore our ongoing visits, stakeholder meetings, incubation activities, seminars, ceremonies, and university initiatives. Browse current, upcoming, or past historical activities below.

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Register an upcoming stakeholder activity, book incubation facilities, or schedule an innovation meeting with the UP Cebu TTBDO team.

ABOUT UP CEBU TTBDO

Pioneering Knowledge Translation & Enterprise in Central Visayas

The Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO) of the University of the Philippines Cebu is the university's institutional engine for intellectual property management, commercialization, and entrepreneurial incubation. Operating under the tripartite mandate of the national university—teaching, research, and public service—we bridge academic discovery with regional industry needs to produce tangible economic and community impact.

OUR ASPIRATION

Our Vision

To be the premier university technology transfer and innovation powerhouse in Central Visayas, recognized for ethically stewarding intellectual creations, nurturing regional startups, and accelerating solutions that advance national development.

OUR COMMITMENT

Our Mission

To empower creators within the UP Cebu academic community by protecting their intellectual property, bridging university research with industry and public sectors, and cultivating an enduring culture of social enterprise and responsible commercialization.

Our Four Strategic Pillars

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IP Governance & Stewardship

Ensuring robust legal protection for inventions, copyrights, and designs under Republic Act 10055 and UP System policies.

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Commercial Licensing

Facilitating fair, mutually beneficial agreements with private and public organizations to translate university IP into market solutions.

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Startup Acceleration

Supplying workspace, seed funding connections, and corporate structuring to launch successful student and faculty spin-offs.

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Regional Extension

Empowering micro-enterprises and grassroots cooperatives across Region VII through accessible technology adoption and IP training.

45+ IP Filings Assisted
18+ Startups Incubated
30+ Industry Partners
500+ Innovators Trained
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