Overview
Mapúa University is committed to advancing innovation, research, technology development, and industry collaboration in support of sustainable industrialization and resilient infrastructure. As a leading technological and engineering institution, the University promotes research excellence, knowledge transfer, entrepreneurship, and partnerships with industry, government, and international organizations to address societal and technological challenges.
Through industry-funded research, innovation-driven academic programs, technology commercialization initiatives, research collaborations, and the development of future-ready professionals, Mapúa University contributes to the creation and application of knowledge that supports economic development, industrial innovation, and sustainable infrastructure. The University actively strengthens linkages between academia and industry, enabling research outputs and technological innovations to generate real-world impact across engineering, health sciences, information technology, business, architecture, and other strategic sectors.
Mapúa University also fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation by encouraging the development of research projects, start-up initiatives, and industry-responsive solutions that contribute to national development priorities and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through investment in research capabilities, faculty expertise, laboratory facilities, and collaborative partnerships, the University supports the advancement of innovation ecosystems that drive competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
These initiatives demonstrate Mapúa University’s commitment to SDG 9 by promoting innovation, strengthening research and development, enhancing industry engagement, and contributing to sustainable industrial and technological progress.
Industrial Engineering, Innovation, and Professional Development
School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IE-EMG)
The School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IE-EMG) contributes to industry development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and professional advancement through international collaborations, research presentations, industry engagement activities, academic competitions, certification programs, and sustainability-focused initiatives.
Major activities included:
- CYCU EECS International Project Design Summer Camp (Taiwan)
- International Summer Design Camp 2025
- Career Expo 2024
- Technopreneurship Competitions and Business Symposia
- ICIEA and ICIBE research presentations
- Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE) Examination
- International Symposium on Optimization and Ergonomics (ISOE 2025)
- PIIE academic competitions
- IEvolve: Merging Efficiency with Sustainability
These initiatives strengthened engineering education, research and innovation, entrepreneurship, industry-academe collaboration, professional competency development, and sustainable industrial practices. Through these programs, the School supports the development of future engineers capable of driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable industrial growth.