TechMatch - Patent Agents Philippines

06/05/2026

The innovation engine is alive and scaling. 🇵🇭

The University of the Philippines reports 113 innovation ventures and 1,428 IP registrations as of 2025—a strong signal that research is moving beyond labs and into real-world impact.

With 45 tech licenses, 24 spin-offs, and growing industry partnerships, the focus is clear: commercialization, not just creation.

Even more telling—innovation is concentrated where it matters most: health, food security, and climate solutions.

The takeaway?
IP is no longer just protection—it’s becoming a pipeline for nation-building.

The University of the Philippines (UP) reported a total of 113 innovation ventures and initiatives as of 2025, alongside 1,428 intellectual property (IP) registrations, according to data from its Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO).

05/05/2026

🚀 Big boost for PH startups!

The DOST Philippines and Land Bank of the Philippines have teamed up to expand financing access for innovation-driven startups—bridging the gap between grants and growth capital.

Through this partnership, DOST-backed startups can now tap loan funding (up to ₱500K and beyond) to scale, create jobs, and compete globally.

A strong step toward a more vibrant, innovation-led startup ecosystem in the Philippines 🇵🇭

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Land Bank of the Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding financing access for startups, particularly those backed by government innovation programs.

02/05/2026

01/05/2026

28/04/2026

https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph/blog/usa-researchers-crack-new-antibiotic-secure-4th-patent

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has granted a fourth patent to researchers from the University of San Agustin for a groundbreaking

28/04/2026