01/06/2026
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Three initiatives led by the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) Office of Innovation (OOI) were recognized among the Top 100 projects in their respective categories in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026.
The recognized initiatives are integrated into PSAUโs innovation, technology transfer, intellectual property, and incubation programs, which operate in collaboration with and received support from the Department of Science and TechnologyโPhilippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) under the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Program, and the Department of AgricultureโBureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) Technology Business Incubation (TBI) program.
Among the ranked initiatives were:
โข Rank 19 โ Sibul Innovate: Transforming Local Ideas Through Technology Business under A4: Entrepreneurial Culture and Ecosystem
โข Rank 20 โ Invent. Protect. Launch.: A University Engine for Agritech Entrepreneurship under C7: University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects
โข Rank 83 โ Raising the Bar for AANR: PSAU-led Regional Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer for the Agri-Aqua Sector under A3: Industrial Application
The rankings contributed to PSAU's overall placement at Rank 265 worldwide in the WURI 2026 rankings.
The initiatives are implemented under the leadership of Mr. Walter L. Pacunana, OOI Director, with Ms, Divine Reine S. Aquino, Assistant Director, supporting program coordination and implementation, together with Innovation heads and personnel.
The recognition follows PSAU's performance in the WURI 2025 rankings, where the university placed Rank 14 in the Entrepreneurial Mindset category.
The WURI rankings recognize innovative programs and practices of higher education institutions worldwide, highlighting initiatives in entrepreneurship, industrial application, technology transfer, and societal engagement.