WHAT WE DO
The UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO) is the office mandated to safeguard the intellectual property of the members of the UP Manila community while actively supporting the transfer of research-based technologies from the laboratory to real-world use.
By building partnerships and streamlining processes, the TTBDO helps move innovations more quickly from the bench to the community.
WHAT WE DO
SEEK
TTBDO actively engages the UP Manila community to encourage early and proactive disclosure of research outputs and creative works.
By identifying promising innovations at the earliest stages, our office ensures that ideas with potential for societal, health, and economic impact are recognized, supported, and positioned for responsible development.
SECURE
TTBDO conducts thorough and timely assessments of disclosed technologies to determine and recommend the most appropriate forms of intellectual property protection.
Through decisive action and strategic guidance, TTBDO safeguards university innovations, enabling their responsible use, strengthening their value, and laying a solid foundation for partnerships, utilization, and public deployment.
SCALE TO SERVE
TTBDO catalyzes the transfer and deployment of UP Manila technologies by fostering partnerships that bring innovations to the communities they are meant to serve.
In doing so, we balance public interest, sustainability, and institutional growth. Our office ensures that research-driven solutions create meaningful, measurable, and lasting impact while nurturing a vibrant culture of innovation within the University.
