Caraga State University’s IPTBM Shares Best Practices with PhilMech RAISE Project 1E in Benchmarking Activity

Caraga State University (CSU) welcomed the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) for a benchmarking activity to strengthen technology transfer and intellectual property management.

The activity started with a courtesy call to CSU President Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, reaffirming the university’s commitment to advancing innovation and supporting the growth of Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) offices in the country.

Following the courtesy call, Mr. Kenneth Ciudad, Project Leader of RAISE Project 1 - Regional IPTBM, presented the history and timeline of IPTBM at Caraga State University. His discussion highlighted the growth and achievements of CSU’s IPTBM, as well as the challenges encountered in ensuring that university-generated technologies are protected and successfully transferred to the market.

An open forum followed, where the PhilMech RAISE Project 1E team, led by Ms. Jamaica Marie P. De Guia, discussed best practices, challenges faced, and the strategic actions taken by CSU’s IPTBM to overcome these obstacles. The exchange of insights allowed both institutions to explore solutions and strategies for effective technology transfer and commercialization.

As an already established IPTBM, CSU takes on the role of a "big brother" to newly developing IPTBM offices, including that of PhilMech, extending guidance and support to ensure their success. This collaboration is a significant step toward strengthening the ecosystem of technology transfer and innovation in the agricultural sector.

Together, we continue to build a future where research-driven technologies find their way to the communities that need them the most!