27/09/2026
𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭
The Technology Transfer Summit, held on September 24, 2026, at the USM Commercial Building, brought together researchers, innovators, industry partners, government representatives, and other stakeholders to strengthen pathways for university technologies toward adoption, commercialization, and meaningful community impact.
The afternoon session opened with remarks from Dr. Debbie Marie L. Versoza, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension, setting the direction for an afternoon centered on collaboration and technology transfer.
This was followed by an information session on USM IMPACT NXT and INOBASQET, led by Dr. Jalaloden B. Maroh, Head of the USM-IPTTBDO and Project Head of USM IMPACT NXT, providing an overview of the university’s initiatives in advancing innovation and technology transfer.
Joining us virtually via Zoom, Dr. Noel A. Catibog of DOST-PCAARRD shared insights on research and industry linkages, particularly on turning university innovations into opportunities for adoption and commercialization.
The regional innovation ecosystem was further highlighted through PDG Giselle Eve O. Siladan, Consortium Director of SICAD SOX, who discussed “SICAD SOX: Empowering the Innovation Ecosystem.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Ruel Villanueva of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, Province of Cotabato, shared perspectives on understanding community needs as drivers of innovation and technology transfer, highlighting the value of connecting university innovations with actual community needs.
A highlight of the afternoon was the Government and Industry Sharing Session, conducted in a fireside chat format, bringing together perspectives from government, finance, industry, agriculture, and the local innovation ecosystem. Joining the conversation were Ms. Tessa Jean Orea of the Land Bank of the Philippines Lending Center; Mr. Mark Nikko Manginsay, representing the Department of Trade and Industry; PD Giselle Eve O. Siladan of SICAD SOX; Mr. Ruel Villanueva of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist; Mr. Dennis Caaya, owner of Herb Yard Herb Farm; Hon. Allan Dela Peña of the LGU Kabacan; and Dr. Sailila Abdullah, Branch Director of PhilRice Midsayap.
Throughout the event, university technologies and innovations were also exhibited, allowing participants and guests to engage with the outputs of research, development, and innovation within the university.
The program concluded with a Recognition and Appreciation segment, celebrating the contributions of partners and stakeholders who continue to support USM’s technology transfer and innovation initiatives.
The continued participation and support of partners—including the Provincial Government of Cotabato—remain an important part of strengthening the university’s innovation ecosystem and creating opportunities for technologies to reach the communities and industries they are meant to serve.
From research and innovation to collaboration and commercialization, the Technology Transfer Summit underscored the shared work of bringing university technologies closer to impact.
