Reinforcing its commitment to advancing research innovation and technology commercialization, Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U), represented by University President Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., joined key academic and government institutions in formalizing a collaborative partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 9, 2026, at Central Philippine University (CPU), Iloilo City.
The MOU signing was held during the N-VEST PH Tech Transfer Masterclass, bringing together partner institutions, namely Central Philippine University (CPU), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), through its Texas Innovation Center (TxIC).
The partnership aims to strengthen technology transfer frameworks, enhance research commercialization mechanisms, and accelerate the development of startup ecosystems across regions. It also provides a collaborative platform for participating institutions to share expertise, explore innovative approaches, and establish stronger linkages that will help translate research outputs into market-ready technologies and practical solutions.
For ISAT U, the collaboration marks another significant step toward bridging the gap between academic research and industry application. By strengthening partnerships with established academic and innovation institutions, the University seeks to create greater opportunities for its researchers, innovators, and technology developers to bring their ideas beyond the laboratory and transform them into solutions that address real-world challenges.
The initiative also reinforces the vital role of higher education institutions and government agencies in building a robust innovation ecosystem through knowledge exchange, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and research-driven development.
Through this partnership, ISAT U continues to advance its commitment to research excellence and innovation, ensuring that its discoveries and technological outputs generate meaningful impact and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.
