University of the Philippines

The University of the Philippines is the country’s national public research university system, spanning multiple campuses and offering comprehensive academic and research breadth. Industry collaborates through co‑located laboratories and shared facilities on flagship and regional campuses, as well as a research and technology park that houses corporate partners and startups. Integration with a major teaching hospital supports clinical research and translation, while proximity to Metro Manila’s policy and business centers accelerates regulatory engagement and real‑world pilots. Research is backed by competitive national science and higher‑education funding and supplemented by international development and philanthropic partners. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup support across the system, providing clear pathways for sponsored research and scale‑up.