CMU-Office of the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management

24/03/2026

17/03/2026

📢 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Central Mindanao University – Office of the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) is now implementing a Compressed 4-Day Work Week pursuant to CMU Memorandum No. 03-122, s. 2026 and Memorandum Circular No. 114, s. 2026 issued by the Office of the President.

🗓 Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday
⏰ Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

We encourage all clients and stakeholders to plan your visits accordingly. Thank you for your continued support!

03/03/2026

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26/02/2026

𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚
February 26, 2026 | Angeles City, Pampanga

The Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE 10) Program in Northern Mindanao presented its terminal accomplishments during the National RAISE Terminal Review held in Angeles City, Pampanga on February 26, 2026. The Program Leader, Dr. Vellorimo J. Suminguit, was represented by Dr. Gamaliela A. Dumancas, Project Staff of Project 1 – Regional IPTBM, who delivered the presentation highlighting the major achievements, outputs, and milestones of the program.

Dr. Dumancas was joined by representatives from the RAISE 10 Consortium Member Institutions (CMIs): Central Mindanao University, Mindanao State University at Naawan, and University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus. Among those present were Dr. Annie Deriada, Regional Agri-Hub Project Leader; Prof. Sheila C. Poonon, Regional ATBI Project Leader; Prof. Floremie B. Apdian, MSU-Naawan IPTBM Project Leader; Prof. Karem Palmes, MSU-Naawan ATBI Project Leader; Dr. Renante D. Taylaran,USTP-Claveria IPTBM Project Leader; and Dr. Emmanuel P. Leaño, Regional Knowledge Management Hub Project Leader.

The presentation underscored RAISE 10’s collective efforts in strengthening intellectual property management, agri-aqua innovation, technology business incubation, and regional collaboration in Northern Mindanao, marking a significant milestone as the program concludes its implementation phase.

26/02/2026

𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐈𝐏 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐃-𝐓𝐓𝐏𝐃
February 26, 2026 | Angeles City, Pampanga

The RAISE 10 Project Leaders formally submitted the Regional IPTBM Consolidated Inventory of Intellectual Properties of the Consortium Member Institutions (CMIs) to the Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD) of Department of Science and Technology–PCAARRD during the National RAISE Terminal Review in Pampanga. The inventory consolidates the IP assets of Central Mindanao University, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Mindanao State University at Naawan, and University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus.

The Regional IPTBM IP Inventory includes detailed information on each technology, such as IP type, IP status, date filed, application number, technology readiness level (TRL), technology development status, research project conducted, year research was completed, funding agency, technology generators, technology description, and photo documentation.

Special thanks to Project 1 – Regional IPTBM headed by Dr. Vellorimo J. Suminguit for leading the consolidation of technologies from the four CMIs, and to the IPTBM Project Leaders of each institution for their cooperation and support in completing this significant regional milestone.

26/02/2026

𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟐 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥
February 23, 2026 | OIPTBM Conference Room, CMU

27/01/2026

𝐂𝐌𝐔-𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐎𝐁 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐌𝐔 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐱 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Central Mindanao University – Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (CMU-IPTBM) participated in the 1st Freedom to Operate (FOB) Meeting for CMU flour premix technologies, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region X on January 27, 2026, via Zoom from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

The meeting focused on the proposed technology transfer transaction of CMU-developed food technologies, specifically the Banana Brownies Premix and the Banana Cookies Premix, intended for licensing to Boloc-Boloc Bakehouse. The activity provided a platform to review key commercialization requirements, including the Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA), intellectual property valuation, and business plan, to ensure the technologies’ readiness for industry adoption.

Representing CMU-IPTBM were Vellorimo J. Suminguit, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (OIPTBM) and Program Leader of the RAISE Program in Northern Mindanao; Gamaliela A. Dumancas, Ph.D., Chief of the Technology Transfer Unit of OIPTBM and Project Staff of RAISE Project 1; Annie Deriada, Ph.D., Project Leader of RAISE Project 2 – Agri Business Hub; Sheila C. Poonon, MAM, Chief, Technology Business Incubation Unit, Project Leader, Project 3 Regional ATBI; and Queenie Ann L. Curayag, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Food Research, Innovation and Extension and technology maker of the flour premix innovations.

During the meeting, Dr. Curayag presented the technical features of the premixes, highlighting their formulation, nutritional profile, and processing parameters. Dr. Dumancas provided the intellectual property background, including the Technology Licensing Agreement for the premixes. Dr. Deriada discussed the business plan and conducted the IP valuation, demonstrating the commercial potential and market-readiness of the products.

The 1st FOB Meeting aimed to facilitate informed decision-making on the transfer of CMU technologies by assessing their technical, legal, and commercial viability, while ensuring compliance with institutional and DOST guidelines. The activity further strengthened academe–industry partnerships and underscored CMU’s commitment to translating research outputs into market-ready innovations that support the agri-food sector.

This engagement contributes to the objectives of the RAISE Program by advancing technology commercialization, promoting innovation-driven enterprises, and reinforcing CMU-IPTBM’s role in building a responsive and sustainable regional innovation ecosystem.

26/01/2026

19/12/2025

𝐂𝐌𝐔-𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐌𝐔 𝐁𝐒 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

CMU-IPTBM, in partnership with the RAISE CMU-IPTBM Project, successfully conducted an Intellectual Property (IP) Foundation Course for the BS Chemistry students of Central Mindanao University on December 4, 2025, at the OIPTBM Conference Room.

The session was facilitated by Prof. Yuyen V. Tan, Chief of the Intellectual Property Licensing Unit (OIPTBM), together with Mr. Sam David Tejada, IPTBM Staff. As graduates of the Intellectual Property Master Class offered by the Association of PAQE Professionals (APP) through the DOST-PCAARRD-funded RAISE IPTBM Project, they shared both technical knowledge and practical insights drawn from their own experiences in intellectual property management.

The activity provided students with a deeper appreciation of intellectual property, guided them in understanding available protection mechanisms, and encouraged them to value creativity and innovation as future scientists and professionals.

We sincerely thank all BS Chemistry students for their active participation and enthusiasm throughout the course. Your engagement made the discussion meaningful and rewarding. For those who wish to schedule an IP Foundation Course, you may reach us at [email protected]

03/12/2025

𝐂𝐌𝐔-𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐌𝐔 𝐁𝐒 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

The Central Mindanao University – Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (CMU-IPTBM), in partnership with the RAISE CMU-IPTBM Project, conducted an Intellectual Property (IP) Foundation Course for the BS Physics students of Central Mindanao University on December 3, 2025, at the OIPTBM Conference Room.

The session was facilitated by Mr. Ariel R. Balinas, Associate Technology Licensing Officer of OIPTBM, who provided the students with a comprehensive introduction to fundamental IP concepts and their importance in research and innovation.

To make the learning experience more interactive, the session incorporated gamified activities, allowing participants to apply what they learned in a fun and engaging way. Outstanding performers were recognized as winners of the activity.

The activity aimed to increase students’ awareness of intellectual property, strengthen their understanding of protection mechanisms, and foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the university.

Thank you very much to all the BS Physics students who participated!
For those who wish to book an IP Foundation Course, you may reach us at [email protected]

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

𝐑𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐂-𝐗 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫

During the November 26, 2025 meeting of the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC-X) held at N Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, the committee formally endorsed the Regional Agri-aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Program in Northern Mindanao for inclusion as a special cluster under NOMCAARRD and for its continuation under RAISE Phase 2. With 38 of the 53 member institutions in attendance, the body recognized the program’s significant contributions to strengthening the region’s agri-aqua innovation ecosystem and its alignment with regional RDI priorities. The endorsement marks a major milestone for the RAISE Program, affirming its value as a regional innovation initiative and solidifying its integration within the broader RD&I network in Northern Mindanao.

Photos by RRDIC-X