The Technology Management Center (TMC) of the University of the Philippines (UP) at Diliman was formally established through a resolution approved by the UP Board of Regents on 23 February 1995.

The TMC is mandated to serve two fundamental purposes:

To respond to the recognized urgent need of firms and industries for technology upgrading, productivity improvement, and enhanced global competitiveness.
To respond to the established requirements of the Philippine government for expert advice and assistance on science and technology policy analysis and formulation; technology forecasting, planning, and assessment; R&D management; and program and project management.

The TMC is the first institution of its kind in the Philippines and in the ASEAN region, being an interdisciplinary undertaking where it draws from the expertise, experience and perspectives of nine UP Diliman units affiliated with the Center, namely, the:

College of Science
College of Engineering
College of Business Administration
School of Economics
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
National College of Public Administration and Governance
College of Home Economics
Asian Center
Institute for Small-Scale Industries.

The TMC is directly attached to the Office of the Chancellor of UP Diliman for administrative supervision and program coordination. Assisting the Chancellor in the administration of the Center is the TMC Coordinating Council composed of the deans and directors of the affiliated UP Diliman units. The day-to-day management of the Center is the responsibility of the Executive Director, assisted by the Deputy Director.