The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Business Development Office (IPTTBDO) serve as the office tasked to safeguard the intellectual properties of the University and strengthen the IP and technology commercialization operations in the University.
Build partnerships for innovation-driven initiatives
Organize demo days and collaborative events
Align projects with regional and national priorities
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Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Innovation
Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Innovation
Encourage innovation addressing local challenges
Empower rural and community-based technopreneurs
Advocate for equity-driven, sustainable growth
OUR SERVICES
IPTTBDO Interactive System
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IP Management
Patent filing, trademark registration, copyright protection, and IP portfolio management
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Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Research commercialization, licensing agreements, and technology transfer processes
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Business Development
Strategic partnerships, market analysis, startup incubation, and business planning
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Click on any of the three functions to explore detailed information and available services.
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IP Management Services
Patent Services
Patent application filing
Prior art searches
Patent prosecution
Patent portfolio analysis
Trademark & Copyright
• Trademark registration
• Copyright protection
• Brand protection strategies
• IP enforcement support
Key Benefits
Comprehensive IP protection ensures your innovations are secured, monetized, and strategically managed
to maximize value and competitive advantage in the marketplace.
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Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Research Commercialization
Technology assessment
Market feasibility studies
Commercialization roadmaps
Industry partnerships
Licensing & Agreements
Licensing negotiations
Technology transfer agreements
Royalty management
Joint venture facilitation
Technology Transfer Process Flow
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Invention Disclosure
Inventor submits a Technology Disclosure Form to the IP or Tech Transfer Office.
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Preliminary Assessment
Office evaluates technical feasibility, innovativeness, and application potential.
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Intellectual Property Protection
Appropriate IP rights are filed (e.g., patent, utility model, copyright, trademark).
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Technology Evaluation
Conduct market analysis and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessment.
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Commercialization Strategy Development
Decide on best path: licensing, startup, or R&D collaboration.
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Monitoring and Revenue Management
Track technology use, collect royalties, and assess commercial impact.
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Commercialization and Implementation
Transfer technology to partner; provide necessary support or onboarding.
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Negotiation and Deal Structuring
Draft and finalize licensing, MOUs, NDAs, or collaboration agreements.
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Marketing and Partner Scouting
Promote the technology to potential licensees or investors via events, networks, and platforms.
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Technology Packaging
Prepare marketing collaterals: tech briefs, pitch decks, demos, or prototypes.
Process Overview
We bridge the gap between research and market by facilitating the transfer of innovative
technologies from laboratories to commercial applications, creating value for researchers and society.
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Business Development Services
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Technology Business Incubators
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USMart TBI
University of Southern Mindanao Technology Business Incubator
USMart Technology Business Incubator (TBI) is the official startup incubation program of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its HEIRIT program. Anchored within USM's Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Business Development Office (IPTTBDO), USMart TBI is committed to cultivating a thriving innovation ecosystem in Region XII.
We empower early-stage startups, student innovators, and research-based ventures—particularly in the fields of agri-food technology and ICT solutions—by providing structured incubation support. Our services include business mentoring, prototype development, market validation, and access to networks and funding opportunities.
Through partnerships with government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and academic units, USMart TBI bridges the gap between research and real-world application—fostering technopreneurship, job creation, and inclusive regional growth.
SIKLAB Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (ATBI) is a pioneering incubation program of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) under the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR). "SIKLAB" stands for Sustainable Innovations and Knowledge of Local Agri-Aqua Businesses, and it represents USM's commitment to transforming agricultural research into market-ready solutions.
SIKLAB ATBI supports agripreneurs, faculty-researchers, and community-based innovators by offering incubation services tailored for agriculture, aquaculture, and agri-processing technologies. These include product development support, technical and business mentoring, capacity-building programs, and linkages to funding and markets.
Positioned at the intersection of science, innovation, and community development, SIKLAB ATBI fuels rural enterprise creation, promotes technology commercialization, and strengthens the agri-fisheries value chain across Mindanao.
🌱 Agri-Aqua Focus
Agriculture technology development
Aquaculture innovations
Agri-processing solutions
Product development support
🤝 Community Connect
Agripreneur support
Faculty-researcher partnerships
Community-based innovation
Rural enterprise creation
📈 Business Development
Technical & business mentoring
Capacity-building programs
Market linkages
Funding connections
Specializations: Agriculture, Aquaculture, Agri-processing, Rural Enterprise Development
Our business development initiatives, including USMart TBI and SIKLAB ATBI, focus on creating sustainable growth opportunities,
fostering innovation ecosystems, and building strategic alliances that drive long-term success for startups and tech enterprises.
