UPMin Technology Transfer and Business Development Office

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸! 🌙

May the blessings of Eid al-Adha fill your home with peace, your heart with love, and your life with endless happiness. Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful day of celebration, reflection, and gratitude

Unlock deeper insights into Intellectual Property and connect with fellow innovators, professionals, students, and future IP leaders through the WIPO-IPOPHL Summer School on Intellectual Property in Emerging Economies 2026.

• Learn from IP experts and practitioners
• Engage in interactive discussions and case studies
• Expand your professional network
• Explore emerging IP trends and opportunities
• Gain valuable exposure to the world of innovation and IP

📍 Hybrid (Week 1: Online, Week 2: Onsite in Metro Manila)
🗓 July 20–31, 2026

Register now:
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For more info about the Summer School, visit: https://bit.ly/WIPO-IPOPHL_SummerSchool_Info

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍
(Proclamation No. 01, series of 2026)

In order to give way to clearing operations and ensure the safety and welfare of individuals affected by flooding incidents in the city due to heavy rainfall brought by Easterlies and ITCZ on Monday evening, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔:

1. Face-to-face classes and school activities in ALL LEVELS in all public and private educational institutions in the city are hereby suspended;

2. Work in all national and local government offices, including government-owned and controlled corporations in Davao City, is suspended, EXCEPT for offices performing safety and security, health, social services and disaster and emergency response services;

3. Private offices and establishments are given the discretion to suspend work but are encouraged to do so for the welfare and safety of their employees.

Copy of Proclamation No. 1 may be accessed here: https://davaocity.gov.ph/transparency/proclamation/
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𝗜𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🚀

May 5-6, 2026 | The UP Mindanao TTBDO participated in “Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026” SMX Convention Center Aura, BGC. As the university’s first-ever Innovation Summit and a key part of UP’s Flagship Program on Research and Innovation, the event gathered researchers, entrepreneurs, and government leaders to tackle national challenges through science and technology.

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

UP Mindanao took this opportunity to showcase Technologies, specifically the Squid Bouillon Cubes, AI-Durian, Lactic Acid production, and EcoLime Render technology. By turning academic research into impact-driven solutions, the university continues to uphold its values of Honor, Excellence, and Service for the community and industry.

𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗦𝗠 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿

April 16, 2026 | 3rd year Microbiology students from the University of Southern Mindanao Kabacan visited the Lactic Acid Fermentation and Purification Laboratory at UP Mindanao for an industrial tour.

A total of 38 students, accompanied by 4 faculty members, spent the afternoon exploring the practical applications of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. The visit was arranged as part of their MicroB 11 course, aiming to bridge classroom concepts with real-world laboratory practices.

The students were able to visit the laboratory facilities where key equipment and processes were showcased, along with a short demonstration on how the equipment are used in actual operations. The team also introduced the laboratory’s available services, giving students an overview of how they can access and benefit from these—from lab testing to other technical support services. This hands-on exposure, together with a short lecture on microbial processes in industry, enriched their learning experience and connected their microbiology concepts to real-world applications.

For the third time, our office continues host USM Kabacan by providing meaningful industry exposure and showcasing our laboratory capabilities and services. We remain open to future collaborations and learning engagements at the UP Mindanao Lactic Acid Fermentation and Purification Lab.

𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗨𝗚𝗡𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗣 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗣 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝟯.𝟬!

April 7, 2026 | From insightful discussions (Part I) to an engaging hands-on Prior Art Search session (Part II), Part II truly brought learning into action—equipping participants with practical tools and techniques in assessing the novelty of research and innovations.

This year’s workshop brought together participants both face-to-face and around 230 online attendees, including our friends from Samal Island City College, Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), and the Philippine Coconut Authority – Albay Research Center—making the learning experience even more dynamic and collaborative.

A big thank you to our facilitator, Ms. Dyle S. Legaspi, ITSO Manager of the University of Mindanao, Davao City, for generously sharing her expertise and guiding everyone through the Prior Art Search session during Part II of the MUGNA Workshop 2026.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the UPMin Office of Research, especially to Dr. Marilou O. Montiflor and her team, for the continued partnership in making this event possible. Special thanks as well to the RAISE 2 Project, led by Ms. Lynda A. Buenaobra and her team, for their support and collaboration throughout the workshop.

And of course, thank you to all our participants—both onsite and online—for your active participation and enthusiasm in levelling up your IP game with us!

Until the next Mugna Workshop—let’s keep innovating! 🚀