Authors - Angeline B. Elegio, Darrel A. Cardana, Kathlyn L. Quion, Max Angelo D. Perin Abstract - Universities are increasingly expected to translate research into usable technologies through effective intellectual property and technology business management (IPTBM). However, the pathway from intellectual property (IP) outputs to commercialization remains challenging, particularly in regional innovation programs where institutions operate under varying resources and capabilities. This study examined the IPTBM implementation experience of five higher education institutions (HEIs) in Region 7, Philippines, under the Regional Agri- Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Program, tracing the pathway from IP outputs to commercialization outcomes. A documentary analysis design was employed, analyzing official IPTBM records including IP filings, commercialization cases, capacity-building participation, and governance milestones. A total of 584 IP filings were documented, dominated by utility models (63.4%), with output concentrated in two institutions (CTU: 46.1%; Regional IPTBM/BISU: 34.1%). Five commercialization cases were recorded (0.86% conversion rate) generating Php 59,762.25 in documented licensing returns, predominantly through agreements with local cooperatives and MSMEs. Core training participation was standardized, but supplemental training and outreach varied substantially. Policy development stages ranged from drafted to Board of Regents- approved. Findings suggest that output volume alone does not ensure commercialization success; rather, market-facing capabilities, portfolio prioritization, and partner readiness critically shape technology transfer outcomes.
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