2023 CFPWriteup

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Science and Technology

PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND EMERGING
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (PCIEERD)
The Call for Proposals of DOST-PCIEERD is aligned with the AmBisyon Natin 2040,
DOST Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) for 2022-2028, and PCIEERD
Roadmap and Action Plan (2020-2024) which aims to strengthen and vigorously advance
science, technology, and innovation (STI) in the Philippines and ensure responsive,
people-centered, and technology-enabled public services and governance.
A. ENERGY SECTOR
Call Rationale
Energy is a fundamental part of human activities, and is an essential need of the industry
and services sectors. The government has continuously strived to support these needs,
from identifying new energy sources, energy generation, transmission, utilization and
conservation. While the country has pushed for rural electrification in the past years, many
areas are still unelectrified, including off grid, and unviable areas in parts of Regions IV
(MiMaRoPa, 91.53%) V (Bicol, 94%), VI (Western Visayas, 93%) IX (Zamboanga
Peninsula, 78.3%) and 12 (SoCCSKSarGen). Different policies have been set up to
strengthen our capability to be more energy sufficient and resilient. The present policy
under the RA 9513 or the Renewable Energy Act is geared towards harnessing
indigenous and renewable energy resource which can offer clean, abundant, and efficient
supply of energy. RA 9367 (Biofuels Act) is directed for the use of biofuels while the recent
RA 11285 supports the need in conserving and being energy efficient.
The Council have established energy related roadmaps to support the development of
new energy resources, efficient energy use, technology development and human
capacitating through several stakeholders’ consultation, environmental scanning, and
emerging technology abroad. This roadmap serves as guidance in detailing R&D
activities in specific timeframe to meet the plans, program and projects intended to
improve energy development in the next years.
Call Objective
The objective of this call is to provide S&T intervention in the development of clean and
effective energy resources through localization, innovative technologies and equipment,
supply chain profiling and applications/demonstration to provide energy to unserved and
unelectrified communities.
Renewal Energy (RE), Waste to Energy (WTE) and Hydrogen Systems and Technology
(Maximum of 12 projects amounting to Php119M with maximum duration of 2 years)
a) Green Hydrogen Production and Hydrogen Energy Applications
• Production of green hydrogen utilizing local resources with actual
hydrogen utilization for energy generation/applications
b) Waste to Energy
• Correlation of MSW and emission via in-situ monitoring with techno-
economic assessment in an actual LGU
c) Profiling of RE local supply chain capability and capacity
• Determine supply chain conditions relative to the utilization of RE
technology and determine after-market support is at pace with the
demand and utilization. This will lead to an R&D to develop, improve or
localize RE technology
d) Policy review on Bioenergy, Profiling of WTE R&D
• The policy review and profiling should determine the level of readiness
of the technologies in relation to its application, from biomass feedstock,
pre-process activities and actual utilization for energy generation.
e) Sustainable Island Energy
• In relation to the UK-NERC's sustainable energy island concept, the
project is aimed at developing sustainable energy sources for island
communities. Possible research areas include ecological limits,
ecosystems services, energy demand and decision-making tools.
Partnership with Indonesian counterparts is highly sought in this call
Energy Storage, Energy Efficiency and Conservation (Maximum of 6 projects under

energy management and 4 project for energy storage with a total funding of Php241M
with maximum duration of 2 years)
a) Data analytics applications for energy use, monitoring, and management
systems
• Utilization of data analytics technology to determine, analyze and
recommend energy use, demand, monitoring and management
b) Energy profiling and low-carbon technologies applications for MSMEs
• Energy load profiling of Philippine MSMEs and technology application of
low-carbon technologies (DOST SET-UP co-funded)
c) Profiling of local energy efficient low-carbon technologies and smart energy
systems supply chain capability and capacity
• Assessment and profiling of currently available technologies related to
energy efficiency, low carbon technologies and smart energy systems in
the Philippines. The project would lead to an R&D activity to address the
gaps via localization, improvement or innovative technology
development and demonstration.
d) Technology applications of local battery energy storage systems for e-vehicles
and renewable energy
• This aims to validate and test the performance of battery related
DOST/PCIEERD funded projects
3. Nuclear Energy (3 projects with maximum funding of Php 110M and duration of 2 years)
a) R&D on Nuclear Fuel Cycle
• In line with DOST's role and responsibilities under the Nuclear Energy
Program-Inter Agency Committee (NEP-IAC)1 Sub-Committee 6 (SC6)
which aims to assess the nuclear fuel cycle of the country including
siting, environment and emergency plans for nuclear power plant
installations, and nuclear radioactive waste management.
The call is in response to the DOST’s role under NEP-IAC SC6 to develop front-end and
back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle. Specifically, the call aims the following deliverables:
- Nuclear materials and recovery in the Philippines.
- SMR/NPP-Related Studies including siting and assessment, baselining, nuclear
reactor design, feasibility/viability, and stakeholder's acceptance.
- Radioactive waste management including siting of storage, pre-disposal, disposal,
and borehole disposal facilities.
The call is expected to develop and introduce cost-competitive, innovative and effective
energy technologies and policies to address the gaps and deficiencies in the existing
supply chain and best available technologies. These technologies should be able to
provide solutions and benefits such as improved energy security, resilience, cost
effectiveness and social and economic impact. Techno-economic viability studies are
required for possible demonstration sites and applications. Output derived from the
project must lead to new, or improvement of, existing standards/policies & energy
regulations and codes. Differentiate the proposed technology and method/technique by
elaborating on cost-competitiveness, productivity enhancement, and efficiency
improvement with existing technologies and applications.
Additional Call Document Requirements
The implementing agency and proponent should have a track record and established
expertise in implementing projects, specifically in the energy sector.
• Endorsed by the Head of Implementing Agency. Proposals submitted for
consortium must also include an endorsement from
the Regional Consortium Chair.
• Sound scientific basis for the proposed technology includes:
o Relevant data and literature to provide situationer for the pressing national
problems to be addressed
o Appropriate experimental design and statistical analyses when applicable
o Advantages and differentiation over existing similar technologies
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NEP-IAC – Created under Malacañan Executive Order 116 titled “"Directing A Study for the Adoption of a National
Position on a Nuclear Energy Program, Constituting a Nuclear Energy Program Inter-Agency Committee, and for
other Purposes"
• Letter of Commitment from an industry partner or end user. Specific involvement
must be identified in the letter (e.g. investor in technology development, adopter
of the R&D output) as well as their counterpart support in project implementation
(e.g., funding, or in-kind donation – equipment, personnel technical
support, provisions for service facility)
The proposal must include the following details:

o Clearly presented value or opportunity cost of the project
outputs/deliverables.
o Socio-economic impact (projected increase in productivity of risk
managers or additional income of industry)
o Current demand for the proposed technology
o Environmental impact and waste management plans
o Initial Feasibility Study (FS)/ Studies that describes the current
need/situation of the target community
o Detailed Risk Management Plan
o Detailed Sustainability Plan after the Project Completion (institutional,
financial, and human resources) for the host institution and partner
industry.
o Counterpart funding from the partner agencies to be involved in the
project.
o Counterpart resources (e.g., facilities, equipment) available in each
implementing agency
• For project leaders with on-going or recently completed projects updated reports
for their respective projects should be submitted (i.e., technical progress and
terminal and audited financial report)
B. UTILITIES SECTOR
I. SMART APPROACH FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Call Rationale
The construction industry played a key role in accelerating the Philippine economic
recovery in 2022 despite a challenging 2020 and 2021 due to global pandemic. Bases on
the data of the Philippine Statistics Authority and Philippine Construction Authority, the
Philippine construction industry registered an annual growth of 10.6% in 2021 following
an annual decline of 30.3% in 2020, with an expected growth of 21.8% in 2022. This
progress was supported by the investment of the government under the Build Build Build
Program amounting to P1.2 trillion in 2022. It is expected to register an annual average
growth rate of 7.5% from 2023 to 2026, which includes an investment of PHP4.7 trillion
($95.4 billion) on 112 Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) under the Build Better More
Program. In addition, public and private sector investments in residential, commercial and
educational infrastructure construction projects are expected to support growth in the
industry over the forecast period.
Despite this investment from the government and private firms, construction is still widely
known to be one of the slowest adopters of technology, ranking second from the bottom,
ahead of only agriculture. However, for the last two years of pandemic, the industry is
recognizing the benefits of construction technology as a means to mitigate challenges of
productivity, efficiency, cost, manpower and safety.
Thus, DOST increased its efforts to support the technological needs of the industry in
2020-2022 with 58 research projects amounting to more than 500 million pesos which are
implemented by Research and Development Institutions (RDIs) and HEIs nationwide in
partnership with private construction firm, DPWH, PPA, NHA and other relevant
NGAs/LGUs. To sustain these efforts and to continuously help the industry, DOST
initiated collaboration agreement with the DPWH under the Climate Resilient
Infrastructure Initiative Program, participated in government-led working group such as
NHA AITECH, DTI-CIAP, DOTR Philippine Road Safety TWG, etc, and conducted
various stakeholders meetings with DTI Construction Industry Association of the
Philippines members, DPWH, NHA, DILG from September to December 2022 resulting
to the updating of the Construction S&T Roadmap and re-prioritization of research topics
for possible 2025 funding.
The DOST Construction S&T Roadmap with the theme “Smart Approach for the
Construction Industry Program” is formulated, aligned with the NEDA Ambisyon 2040 -
The Life of All Filipinos: Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay by 2040, the Philippine
Construction Industry Roadmap 2020-2030 with the themed "TATAG at TAPAT”, and the
DPWH KONKRETO Program. DOST is hoping that the roadmap and its effort to
harmonize the various program and initiatives will aim to provide the necessary
technological support in the implementation of the Build Better More program through
providing sustainable construction materials, innovative construction techniques including
provision of human resources program and advance testing laboratories.
Call objective
The objective of this call is to develop and deploy indigenous construction materials and
innovative techniques/tools in support of the construction industry towards a climate-
adaptive and resilient infrastructure.
Call Scope
The R&D initiatives should address the following identified research areas:
A. Construction Material Technologies (40M for 5-7 projects)
1. Development of climate-adaptive housing and building technologies
- use of sustainable agro-industrial waste or indigenous materials for green

building/housing - ease of construction, cost-effective, improved physical
and mechanical properties, and climate-adaptive features
2. Localization of commonly used chemicals by the construction industry using
indigenous or agro-industrial waste (superplasticizer, adhesive, hardener, etc)
B. Improvement of Construction Practices through innovative system with pilot
demonstration (90M for 10-12 projects)
1. Localized and cost-effective construction assessment, monitoring or
surveying equipment
- monitoring or testing equipment used either for pre, during and post
construction of roads, bridges or buildings
1. Innovative and cost-effective design/methods/techniques
2. Application of new construction technologies contributing to CO2 reduction
3. Dry construction techniques that utilize innovation with reduce or limited
use of water
4. Value adding and innovative use and application of recycled concrete,
debris or any construction demolished materials
5. Development and demonstration of coastal and mountain engineering
infrastructure-related technologies
6. Utilization of generated science-based data for design and analysis of
critical infrastructures (digitalization, actual simulation analysis, etc.)
7. CRADLE type proposal - Enhancement of current methodologies of
relevant NGAs or private adaptor
8. Foreign Collaboration - Acquisition of knowledge and technologies from
in(ternational partners for optimization and application locally, including
advance testing laboratories that is needed by the construction industry or
in the updating of existing or development of new local testing standard
and code - incorporation in the National Building Code and National
Structural Code of the Philippines.
Specific Features Sought in this Call:

The proposed projects should be able to develop and introduce innovative and more
efficient construction technologies through the use of indigenous and sustainable
materials, or innovative and cost-effective concepts/techniques. These technologies
should be able to provide solutions and benefits such as reduced costs, improved
processes (testing and monitoring), green construction, recycling decommissioned
materials, multifunctional and environment-friendly materials, quality and longevity of
buildings, and improved quality of life for users. The proponent should be ableto
differentiate the proposed technology and method/technique by elaborating on cost-
competitiveness, productivity enhancement, and efficiency and materials performance
improvement with existing technologies and applications.
Output derived from the project must lead to new, or improvement of, existing
standards/policies & building regulations and codes. Proponents must partner and secure
a commitment letter with possible technology adoptors, construction companies, relevant
government agencies and end-users with provision of counterpart funding support in the
project implementation especially for pilot demonstration.
II. SMART AND INNOVATIVE WATER MANAGEMENT AND

INFRASTRUCTURE
Call Rationale
The Philippines has an abundant freshwater resource obtained mainly from rainfall,
surface water, and groundwater. The average annual rainfall amounts to 2,440 mm,
rivers, lakes and reservoirs constitute to 125.4 billion cubic meters with groundwater
potential of 20.2 billion cubic meters and reservoir aggregate area of 50,000 sq
km. Theoretically, it is expected that the Philippines should have sufficient water
supply. However, due to the geographical location, changing environmental conditions,
high-economic growth, and water balance (difference between the amount of water
resources potential and the water demand), the country is experiencing both flood and
drought issues.
Forecast suggests that in 2025, Philippines will not be able to meet the demand for water
supply. More so, the World Resources Institute (WRI) predicted a high degree of water
shortage that will be experienced in 2040 with agriculture as the most stressed sector,
and Mindanao as the most stressed region. In 2015-2016 alone, the country was driven
with severe El Nino event ever recorded which caused damage across 16 out of 18
regions – drying nine (9) dams, to where six (6) were critical and ten (10) were below
normal levels. Recent typhoons in 2022 once again brought severe flooding
demonstrated current water infrastructures and disaster management systems
cannot satisfactorily adopt with extreme climate conditions affecting lives of the Filipino.
These phenomena inflict impact on streamflow, dam operation and water allocation,
domestic water supply, irrigation, hydro power generation, depth and recharge of
aquifers, water quality, and watershed.
In an effort to deliver science-based services towards effective water management of

irrigation and in the management of water resources in the Country, DOST partnered with
the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the National Water resources Board.
Consequently, various stakeholders’ meetings, water summits were conducted in 2022
with the NIA, NWRB, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the National
Economic and Development Authority, and LGU-owned Water Districts that led to the
updating of the Water Resources S&T Roadmap with identified new research topics as
well as re-prioritization considering the current state of the country in managing its water.
The current roadmap is in accordance with the objectives of the Philippine Development
Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2011-2028,
and aligned with the initiatives of NIA, NWRB, priority of DILG on water management and
with the goals of the pending establishment of national framework for water resource
management, department of water resources and water regulatory commission.
Call Objective
The objective of this call is to provide S&T interventions that are not yet applied/used
locally for effective management of our water resources through the development and
introduction of innovative tools, methodologies, and technologies to ensure safe,
adequate, and sustainable water supply.
Call Scope
The R&D initiatives should address/cover the following identified research areas:
1. Innovative drought mitigation technologies and systems

2. Integrated community-based water management system
a. Artificial groundwater recharge, natural recharge
b. Rainwater Harvesting Facility
1. Use of innovative approach in generating artificial rainfall (cloud zapping)
including raw materials development
2. Innovative flood defense/control system/infrastructure
3. Integrated water saving/recycling systems (i.e., filtration and water re-use_
4. Water desalination (non-membrane, non-solar powered) and saltwater intrusion
mitigation technologies
5. Dams/watershed management and monitoring strategies including
development/establishment of in-situ equipment
6. Monitoring system and decision support tool for high turbidity in water
during extreme weather events
7. Automated irrigation operation and management
8. Smart IoT-Based water supply and demand management and monitoring (water
accounting and duty)
Specific Features Sought in this Call:
DOST is looking for proposals on the development of cost-effective, advanced, and

localized tools, methodologies and technologies in managing our water sources: surface
water, & groundwater, and in addressing water-related hazards: flooding & drought.
Through this intervention, the program will provide solution to limited water
resources, water efficiency and conservation, water demand management, aquifer
depletion, mitigation of water related hazards and climate change adaptation
strategies. The projects should be able to differentiate the proposed interventions by
elaborating the cost-comparative assessment, monitoring and management
improvement, efficiency, and sustainability.
Further, the output of the project should contribute to the development

and/or improvement of new and existing water policy and management decisions, codes,
benchmarks, sanitary, irrigation, flood control, assessment and allocation tools
and operating rules of all existing and future water infrastructure. Proponents must
partner and secure commitment letter with possible technology adaptors, water
companies, relevant government agencies and end-users with provision of counterpart
funding support in the project implementation.
C. TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
Call Rationale
Transport and logistics have been recognized by several development plans as critical
for the Philippines’ economic and social transformation and competitiveness. AmBisyon
Natin 2040, for example, identifies “connectivity” through roads, bridges, ports, vehicles,
and transport systems as a “priority sector”. The recently published Philippine
Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 acknowledges transport and logistics as key in
linking markets to each other and in facilitating the movement of people and goods (Figure
1). Towards this end, national government agencies, such as the Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI), the Department of Transportation (DoTr), and the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH), have formed a collaboration to launch initiatives
that aim to facilitate the seamless movement of goods. The Pagtanaw 2050 by the
Department of Science and Technology has also foregrounded the role of transportation,
especially considering the country’s maritime and archipelagic environment. For its part,
the Council has also formulated transportation roadmaps in support of these thrusts.
Figure 1: Logistics and transport as a key component of the strategy to achieve national
outcomes (Adapted from PDP 2023-2028)
In a series of consultations conducted by the Council in 2022, the theme of “digital

transformation of the transport sector” emerged as a prominent area suggested by the
stakeholders (see, for example, Sunio et al, 2022). Digitalization has for many years been
supported by the Council, as can be seen in its Transport S&T Roadmaps (2020-2024).
Moving forward, we aim to further support the digital transformation of the transport sector
in the following areas: (a) human element and training, (b) cargo and logistics, (c)
maritime safety, and (d) vessel management. The need for digitalization was in no small
part catalyzed by the COVID pandemic, which fueled rapid digitalization across the globe.
Further, with the passage of EVIDA law, transitioning of public utility vehicle to cleaner
mode of transportation like electric vehicle is being planned that in the near future only
electric vehicle will be allowed for new vehicle registration. Hence, S&T intervention from
the local transportation manufacturers would need assistance to conform with the EVIDA
law.
Call Objective
The objective of this call is to provide science and technology intervention to accelerate
the digital transformation of the transport and logistics sector. Digital transformation may
result in greater efficiency in the delivery of services and in increased industry
competitiveness. We are interested specifically in the digital transformation of the
following:
• Logistics sector through the adoption of the physical internet paradigm
• Education and training of human resources in the maritime sector
• Maritime safety
• Scheduling of the dry-docking of the Philippine-flagged vessels
• Electric Public Utility Bus
Call Scope
1. The Digital Transformation of the Logistics Sector
A. Development of proof-of-concept in support of the implementation of the
physical internet for urban and maritime logistics (Maximum of 2 projects with a
maximum total funding of PHP 10,750,000)
Since the physical internet is a new paradigm in the Philippines, there is a need
first to persuade potential stakeholders from the logistics sector of the viability of
implementing the physical internet in the Philippines. In this regard, proofs of
concept (POC) are needed. They can be simulation- or field-based proofs of
concept, which aim to gradually implement and test key functions of PI-enabled
interconnected logistics. The POCs must demonstrate how the industry may look
like in comparison to the status quo and the potential gains that may be expected
when partially and fully transitioning to the Physical Internet.
B. Use of ICT based technology for cargo and traffic management in and outside
the ports and corresponding cities (Maximum of 1 project with a maximum total
funding of PHP 10,750,000.00)
Mentioned in the national logistics master plan of the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) as a key action area where DOST can contribute to, this project
aims to utilize information and communication technologies to facilitate the
seamless movement of cargo from ports to urban areas. Such emerging ICT may
enable the integration of ports and cities for efficient freight movement and
logistics.
2. Development of online course platforms and learning management systems for
superintendents, seafarers, cadets, and other workers (Maximum of 2 projects with a
maximum total funding of PHP 21,500,000)
Due to the pandemic, there is a growing recognition of the need to deliver high-quality
maritime education and training for human resources through online courses and e-
learning platforms. This project aims to digitalize human element and training for the
maritime industry by developing simulation tools and online courses for the Philippines'
manpower resources (seafarers, cadets, superintendents, etc.). Potential collaborators
can be MARINA, Marine and Technical Superintendent Association of the Philippines,
and National Maritime Polytechnic.
3. Development of real-time monitoring system of vessels for the purposes of maritime

incident investigation (Maximum of 1 project with a maximum total funding of PHP
10,750,000)
Different from AIS-based applications for the purposes of rescue by the Philippine Coast
Guard, the proposed system aims to develop a monitoring system for vessels in real-time
for maritime incident investigation. This requires cross-agency collaboration and sharing
of data, such as weather information, including sea conditions (PAGASA), tidal and
underwater current information (NAMRIA), vessel information from AIS (PCG), vessel
inventory (DOSIS-MARINA), port inventory (PPA), vessel traffic reports (PPA), and
maritime accident/incident report (ES-MARINA). This can support Program 6 of
MARINA’s Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) on the Enhancement of Maritime
Safety in the Philippines.
4. Design and Development of a Digital Tracking and Scheduling System for the Dry
Docking of Philippine-flagged Vessels (Maximum of 1 project with a maximum total
funding of PHP 5,375,000.00)
The absence of a digital tracking and scheduling system causes the ship owners to have
difficulties in overseeing their vessel’s drydocking calendar. Since shipyards have a
limited drydocking capacity, urgent drydocking appointments may pose scheduling
problems. A digital tracking and scheduling system for the drydocking of Philippine-
flagged vessels is thus needed. Conceptualized by the University of Science and
Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) during the Maritime Conference held in
Cagayan De Oro City, this technology innovation is intended to help vessels and
drydocking facilities be compliant with the requirements of the Convention for the Safety
of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
5. Urban Electric Public Utility Bus Conversion and Development (maximum of
PhP25,000,000)
Reducing GHG emission in urbanized areas is one of the priorities in the climate change
mitigation program and the transportation sector is one of the major GHG contributors.
Likewise, addressing the local transportation manufacturers need to conform with the
EVIDA law, a low bed electric public utility bus is prioritized to be locally developed and
viability assessment for electric conversion of existing PUB if economically proven with
policy intervention and standard development is also being prioritized in collaboration with
the local bus manufacturers.
Further Reading:
The following materials are suggested for further reading. These are write-ups
prepared after the stakeholders’ consultations:
Sunio, V., Santos, E., Baleta, F. and Tabañag, I (2022). “Research and Development
Agenda for the Philippine Maritime Sector: Results from Stakeholder Consultations”.
https://ncts.upd.edu.ph/tssp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TSSP2022_02.pdf
Special Issue on the Digital Transformation of Transportation.
https://innovatus-
pub.github.io/abstractpublications_archive/abstractpublications_2022b.html
D. FOOD SECTOR
Call Rationale
The agri-food sector in the Philippines is a primary driver of the economy. Valued at USD
127B, the sector contributes 30% of the country’s total GDP and employs 43% of the
country’s workforce, with food and beverage manufacturing as the largest component
supporting 4.0 million jobs in 2019 (Oxford Economics, 2021). However, the COVID-19
pandemic in 2020 led to limited movement and transport restrictions that magnified the
vulnerabilities in the sector as availability and access to food affected the population
regardless of socioeconomic status. As a result, the national government reaffirms the
need to boost the improvement of the sector amidst imminent risks on the agri-food sector
brought by the prevailing effects of the pandemic, emerging market tensions and global
trends, and the impacts of climate change.
The Pagtanaw 2050 Philippine Foresight on Science, Technology, and Innovation

recognizes the shift towards a science-based food system paradigm to achieve the
desired transformation into a more sustainable future with sufficient, safe, accessible, and
affordable nutritious food supply that have positive or neutral impact on the environment.
In line with this, PCIEERD continuously supports R&D and S&T initiatives for the food
sector as specified in the Harmonized National R&D Agenda 2022-2028 for Industry,
Energy, and Emerging Technologies, and in support of the UN Sustainable Development
Goals No. 2 on Zero Hunger and No. 12 on Responsible Production and Consumption.
This is also aligned with efforts towards food security and nutrition outcomes identified in
Chapter 3 of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.
Call Objectives
To address challenges in the sector, this Call aims to support effective programs and
strategies for (1) ensuring product safety and quality, (2) utilizing local products rather
than importing raw materials for food processing, (3) developing technologies for the
conversion of "waste-materials" into value-added products, (3) development of human
resources for the food sector, and (5) conduct of joint research on new technologies and
systems in response to global trends.
Call Scope
This Call covers the four (4) programs of the Food Sector with specific priorities presented
in the next sections and as validated with the program stakeholders:
1. Food Safety Program
2. DOST Halal S&T Program
3. Food Innovation Program
4. DOST Smart Food Value Chain Program for the New Normal
I. Food Safety Program

Assurance of food safety from farm-to-fork is a shared responsibility of all the
stakeholders in the food chain – from production, postharvest, processing, distribution,
to consumption. It is imperative that appropriate R&D and S&T programs be in place
to ensure the safety of the local food supply. The Republic Act 10611 or the Food
Safety Act of 2013 was enacted to ensure the safety and quality of foods and to serve
as the framework for the implementation of the farm to fork food safety regulatory
system in the country. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) supports
the implementation of this law through the provision of appropriate science,
technology, and innovative programs through our DOST Integrated Food Safety
Program.
In 2021, the DOST Food Safety Policy (DOST Memorandum Circular no. 3 s. 2021)
was signed which defined the role and scope of the DOST on the implementation of
RA 10611. It is also through this policy that the DOST Integrated Food Safety Program
Committee was formed in which the DOST Undersecretary for Research and
Development and DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations were assigned as
Chair and Co-Chair of the Committee, respectively. With the gaps/challenges
identified during the review and assessment of the program roadmap covering the
period 2017 to 2022, a new program roadmap was crafted to cover the period 2022
to 2028. Roadmaps for the following program components were developed: (1)
Research and Development on Food Safety, (2) S&T Services on Food Safety, (3)
Human Resource Development on Food Safety, and (4) Knowledge and Technology
Transfer and Policy Advocacy on Food Safety. The roadmaps were also presented to
stakeholders in a virtual presser in the last quarter of 2021.
In 2022, the DOST Food Safety Program Committee reviewed the priorities and
validated the topics for inclusion in the next Call. The identified priorities per
component are as follows:
Priorities
Under Food Safety R&D:

• Development of guidance manual on safety aspects of food processing
equipment
• R&D to support food industry in the time of pandemic and beyond for
guidelines, training, and policy measures for safe production and distribution of
food products including specialty food manufacturers and online food sellers
• Food packaging hazard migration studies for scientific data on level of food
packaging contaminants
• Development of MSMEs’ traceability systems
• Center on food safety risk profiling for chemical and microbiological hazards
Under Food Safety S&T Services:

• Application of globally accepted DOST standard chemical and microbiological
methods for food safety testing parameters, and harmonization of tests
methods into international reference methods.
• Provision of analytical testing services for quality assessment of local products
(quality of Virgin Coconut Oil, safe methanol level of lambanog, and histamine
testing for local and export food products)
• Establishment of the National Food Safety Reference Laboratory in the
Philippines with proficiency testing, food reference materials, and quality
control material and proficiency test scheme for food microbiological
laboratories.
• Strengthening food safety and traceability through nuclear and isotope-based
technology
Under Food Safety Human Resource Development

• Food safety guidelines and training for disaster management and model
kitchen/facility for disaster relief operations
• Competency-based training program for DOST Food Safety Teams
• Development of massive open-online course on Food Safety
Under Food Safety Knowledge and Tech Transfer and Policy Advocacy
• DOST Food Safety fora and summit
Target Number of Projects: 11

Total Budget: 239M
II. DOST Halal S&T Program
RA 10817 or the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act was enacted
in 2016 to enhance the competitiveness of the Halal export industry in the Philippines.
The law provides for the establishment and implementation of institutional and human
resources development program for Halal industry development. It also mandates the
formulation and implementation of a national research, development and extension
program to develop, propagate or commercialize products and technologies, and to
improve and expand the number of Halal products, processes and services for both
local and export markets.
In response to RA 10817, the DOST issued Memorandum Circular No. 010, series of
2016 “DOST Policy on Science and Technology (S&T) Support to Halal Industry
Development” to ensure the smooth execution of the role of DOST as provider of
scientific and technical knowledge in support to the development of the Halal industry
in the country. With this, the DOST implemented the DOST Halal S&T Program which
lays down the plans and programs for four (4) areas, namely: (1) Research and
Development (R&D), (2) Human Resource Development (HRD), (3) Knowledge
Transfer and Advocacy, and (4) Halal Verification Laboratory (HVL) Testing. These
initiatives hope to strengthen the local Halal industry in meeting technical standards
for global competitiveness, enhancing capability in Halal verification, and transfer the
knowledge from the R&D to help promote Halal awareness.
From 2018 to 2022, there are 18 projects implemented, with the majority on R&D (11
projects), followed by HRD (5 projects), and Laboratory Testing (2 projects). The
remaining unsubscribed component is on Knowledge Transfer and Advocacy in which
the establishment of a Halal Knowledge Center and conduct of Halal S&T Summit are
targeted. These targets were also confirmed in the consultation meeting with
representatives of the DOST Halal S&T Committee in 2022.
To continue its holistic intervention in strengthening the Halal ecosystem of the

country, the Council is now on its final leg of providing support by focusing the call on
Technology Transfer and Policy Advocacy.
Priorities
• Establishment of Halal Knowledge Center as central repository with online

database of R&D output and Halal-related activities
• Organized Halal S&T Summit in collaboration with stakeholders

Total Budget: Php 25,000,000.00
III. Food Innovation Program
Investments in research and development, technology transfer, and upgrading — the

widely accepted measures of innovation, have been historically low for food
manufacturing industries in the Philippines (PIDS, 2017). The following challenges
identified relative to the ASEAN integration in 2015 continue to affect the local
industries:
• Continued dependence on imported raw materials
• Need for improvement or innovation in local technology
• Ability to consistently deliver the required level of quality and food safety
To address these concerns, an array of possibilities exists for innovation - from the
sourcing of raw materials, processing, packaging, including marketing and distribution
systems. For the period 2018-2022, the food innovation priorities supported by the
Council fall under three (3) general themes:
• Enabling Systems for Food Innovation – these include projects on establishment
or upgrading of processing centers and other facilities, building capabilities, and
enhancing systems that impact the food sector as a whole
• Innovative Food Products – these include projects on new product development
for ingredients or intermediate food, emergency food, and other novel food
products
• Specific Industry or Regional Concerns – these include projects conceptualized to
address a particular problem or challenge of a company or an industry group.
Projects handled under the Collaborative Research and Development to Leverage
Philippine Economy (CRADLE) fall under this theme.
The overall roadmap was crafted starting with the 2017-2022 strategic map of the
DOST Food Innovation Centers and the priorities supported by the council on food
innovation. With these priorities, the Food Innovation Program was developed with the
vision to make local industries more sustainable and at the same time, geared towards
innovative food products with better quality and improved safety that responds to the
population’s nutritional and health requirements.
Industry concerns and challenges were validated in February 2021 during the S&T
consultation with the food industry conducted in partnership with the Board of
Investments of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-BOI). For 2022, there were
two (2) consultation meetings conducted to review the priorities under the program
together with stakeholders from the academe, industry, and government.
For the 2025 call for proposals, the priorities will continue for the three general themes,
with specific topics and corresponding output identified.
Priorities
Under Enabling Systems for Food Innovation

• New Processing and Packaging Technologies for Local Food Industries
o Nutrition-sensitive food processing technologies:
▪ Freeze Concentration Technology (for calamansi & other juices,
coconut water) Membrane Technologies (for coconut water)
▪ High Pressure Processing
▪ Pulsed Electric Fields
o Smart Packaging Solutions:
▪ Self-heating mechanism for ready-to-eat food
▪ Freshness indicators for local commodities
Under Innovative Food Products

• Utilization of Food Processing Industry By- Products for Food Applications
o Shrimp production by-products (extracts, chitosan)
o Monolaurin and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) from Virgin
Coconut Oil (VCO) processing
o Banana flour and Coconut flour from industry by-products as
food ingredient with technical functionality
o Lycopene from tomato processing by-products
Under Specific Industry or Regional Concerns

• Center for Revitalization of the Philippine Salt Industry
o Technologies for improved production efficiency and salt quality
o Standardized salterns based using best practices
o Integrated salt production system for local communities considering
geographical location and climate conditions
o Scientific data on the effect of salt iodization on food processing
and product characteristics
IV. DOST Smart Food Value Chain Program
The DOST Smart Food Value Chain Program was conceptualized in 2020 in response
to the need to ensure local food sufficiency for the new normal as a result of the severe
disruption in the food value chain. This program integrates the initiatives of the DOST
agencies: PCAARRD, PCIEERD, ITDI, FNRI, the Regional Offices, and our partner
institutions to further develop and utilize smart and innovative technologies throughout
the food value chain. Through the program, interventions are introduced along the
different nodes of value chain from production, processing including packaging,
distribution, to consumption. Under Production, PCAARRD handles Enhancing the
Agri-Aqua Food Value Chain through Smart Technologies and Partnerships and
Upgrading of Agricultural TBIs. Meanwhile, PCIEERD handles projects under
Processing, Distribution, and Consumption.
Beyond the food value chain is the concept of a larger food system that interacts with
and has corresponding impacts on the environment, economy, and the society. Thus,
this program is a jumpstart in recognizing the current dysfunction in Philippine food
systems, with the increasing demand to provide adequate food for the growing
population as it is expected to reach almost 145 million in 2050 (UN World Population
Prospects, 2022). This is further affected by climate change, malnutrition, depletion of
resources, inequality, and poverty. In 2021, the Philippines participated in the UN
Food Systems Summit by conducting a series of dialogues that highlighted the need
for food systems transformation with the following outcomes:
• Improved access to safe and nutritious food
• Shift to healthy and sustainable consumption patterns
• Boosted nature-positive production at scale
• Advanced equitable livelihood and value distribution
• Built resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks, and stresses
For this Call, proposals are sought on the remaining topics identified under the
program as validated with stakeholders from the academe, government, and industry
in 2022. In addition, a scoping study on the current level of knowledge to determine
priority R&D and S&T interventions for Philippine food systems transformation is
included.
Priorities
• Development of IT-based platform for traceability and effective management of

resources within the food supply chain
• Processing technology on food waste management and recovery
• Establishment of smart/innovative technologies in the food value chain that allows
direct retail from farmers to consumers
• Scoping study on food systems transformation for the Philippines

Specific Features Sought in this Call
For all programs

• The implementing agency and proponent should have a track record and
established expertise on the proposed project.
• A collaborative undertaking among institutions is encouraged. Institutions from
other region/s which are working on similar or related research areas may also be
engaged given their capability and commitment.
• The proposal must include the following details:
a. Detailed Review of Literature by including previous works and/or relevant
studies where the proposal will take off.
b. Sound scientific basis including:
i. Relevant data and literature to provide situationer for the pressing
national problems to be addressed
ii. Appropriate experimental design and statistical analyses
iii. Advantages and differentiation over existing similar
technologies/studies
c. Information on potential socio-economic impact and marketability:
i. Projected employment generation after the completion of the project.
Identify the possible specific jobs to be involved and estimated
number of personnel needed.
ii. Estimated income/productivity rate once the project’s outputs are
established.
iii. Current demand and potential market expansion due to the project.
iv. Advantages of the proposed studies and its target cost over the
existing/commercially available/similar studies
v. Potential impacts to the identified industry partner or partner
institution.
d. Data on how the project can contribute to the improvement of
environmental conditions by including any possible environmental impact
from the proposal and waste management plan
e. Adequate counterpart funding from the implementing, collaborating, and
cooperating agencies.
f. Counterpart resources (e.g., facilities, equipment) available in each
implementing agency.
g. Letter of commitment from identified cooperating agencies willing to test
and/or adopt the project output.
h. Risk Management Plan. Identify the risks on the implementation
of the project. Develop and submit an action/contingency plan for identified
risks and prepare alternative activities to avoid delays in the conduct of the
activities of the project and its implementation.
i. Technology Roadmap. A clear roadmap of project activities and outputs
• Clear plans for utilization of project results:
a. Specify mechanisms for the sustainability of operations
b. Strategies for wider adoption by indicating how the project results can be
scaled up to be widely used or available.
c. Provide the details on how the target beneficiaries will participate or benefit
from the project
d. Detailed plans for promotion and transfer of technology to end-users
e. Sustainability plan includes established mechanisms in terms of
institutional, financial, and human resources capability. The sustainability
plan refers to the continuity of the project after its completion.
For the Food Safety Program

1. Clearly presented values or the corresponding opportunity cost for the proposed
interventions. This can include details on potential socio-economic impact in terms
of the projected increase in productivity of risk managers or additional income of
industry, as well as potential benefits in terms of public health.
2. Defined partnerships or collaborations with food safety regulatory agencies and
other relevant institutions for the project implementation and sustainability of
operations
3. Food Safety Risk Profiling Center
• Multi-year project (maximum of 3 years) with a clear roadmap of R&D
activities and outputs
• Have at least three (3) R&D project proposals which may have different
implementing agencies
• Submit endorsement of the Regional Development Council (RDC) or its
equivalent and by the Head of the Implementing Agency.
• Organizational and operational structure of the proposed Food Safety Risk
Profiling Center.
For Halal Knowledge Center

• Endorsement by the DOST Halal S&T Program Leader.
• Strategic location in establishing the center and provide the capacity and how the
operationalization will take place after the project completion.
For Smart Food Value Chain Program

• The proponent should have established partnership with DOST Regional Offices,
private institutions, local government units, and other government agencies that
would contribute data on the different stages of the value chain.
• The proposed system must integrate existing developed systems/platforms of
other agencies on value chain and resource management.
• Identified strategies for deployment and transfer of the proposed system to the end
users
E. PROCESS SECTOR
PCIEERD under the Process Sector covers the process industries where the primary
production processes are either continuous or occur on a batch of materials that is
indistinguishable such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, plastics, rubber,
textiles, tobacco, food, beverages, etc. as cited by IISE (Institute of Industrial and
Systems Engineers, US).
The Process Sector of PCIEERD invites Research and Development proposals for the
following programs to assist specific key industries in the country:
• Natural Products Program (Regular Call)

• Chemical and Biological Manufacturing and Allied Industries Program for
(a)Metrology Program; (b) Vaccine Manufacturing and its Allied Pharmaceutical
Industries Program; and (c) Controlled-Chemicals for Industrial Use (Regular
Call)
• Textiles Program (Regular Call)
• Green Polymers Research (Regular Call)
With CFP 2025, the Process Sector aims to:
o Assist the identified sub-sectors in their S&T needs through R&D Programs and
interventions resulting to increased competitiveness of the industry
o Engage the R&D Institutes and Academe in collaboration with the industry in
developing R&D programs for the identified research calls
o Contribute to the development of the industries by enabling R&D programs that
are anchored/aligned to the following:
a. Existing PCIEERD Roadmaps or its corresponding industry roadmap from
government agencies (eg. DTI and DA)
b. Goal 9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically under
9.5 Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of
industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries,
including by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the
number of research and development workers per 1 million people and
public and private research and development spending
c. Harmonized R&D Agenda under Section IV. Industry, Energy and Emerging
Technology Research and Development Agenda 2022 – 2028 in II.V.
Process
• NATURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM
Call Rationale
The Natural Products subsector is the program focused on products from extraction
and downstream processing from agricultural and marine sources that would serve
the needs of the community for industries, such as personal care, cosmetics, food,
household products, and non-active components of pharmaceuticals. Natural
Products industries have been a fast-growing economic cluster owing to their
products’ associated health benefits and functionality.
According to GlobalData, the Philippine skin care industry is expected to increase at

7.7% CAGR valued at Php74.8B by 2026. The opportunity in natural products is
expected to increase as consumer preference increases toward sustainable and
natural ingredients. This is also true for other industries which showed a positive
impact on natural products such as the textile and food sector.
In November 2022, a Stakeholder Consultation meeting was conducted to review the

midterm action plan for 2025-2027 of the roadmap. This meeting was participated by
key stakeholders from the industry (SECURA INTERNATIONAL CORP., Herbanext
Laboratories, Inc., PHILEXPORT, Natural Products Society of the Philippines),
academe (UP Baguio, UP Los Baños, UP Manila, UP Diliman, ADMU), research
institutions (FPRDI, FNRI, ITDI, PTRI), and relevant government agencies (PCHRD,
DTI-BOI, FDA). The output of this meeting is reflected in the call scope.
Call objective
The objective of this call is to develop innovative technologies to enhance quality and
even create new market segments for the use natural products. This is to take
advantage of the strong market demand gains momentum on natural product with
wide array of industrial application: food additives and nutraceuticals, flavor and
fragrance, dyes, crop, drugs, industrial enzyme catalyst, natural polymers, colors for
food, textile, and paint. It will utilize indigenous resources through provision of relevant
technologies that results in increased yield, improved quality, and a more cost-
effective process.
Call scope
The R&D proposal may include the following potential study areas:
1. Valorization of various wastes for extraction of natural compounds for various

industry applications
a. development of plant-derived excipient for industrial application (except
pharmaceutical products)
b. seed nut and seed cake pongamia, bitaog, and malunggay for cosmetic
application
c. commercial-scale production of natural products from banana, pineapple,
coconut, molasses, and calamansi
2. Development of Natural Products from abundant raw material source for personal
care products application (e.g. Rubber seed oil, mussel, and microorganisms)
3. Comparison of Ultrasound and Conventional Extraction Methods on the Yield of
Anthocyanin Pigments from Roselle, Cooked Ubi Peels, and other sources
4. Comparative GC-MS Profiling of wild and propagated seed-bearing plants and
essential oil products
The proposals should demonstrate the following characteristics and should be well-
written in the documents:
o Results of industry roadmaps (if available)

o Intensive Review of Literature showing no duplication in proposal concept with
local researches conducted
o Technology Readiness Level between 2-6. It should encompass Technology
Formulation, Validation of the Technology, Small Scale Prototype, Large Scale
Prototype (if applicable).
o Sustainability of both the supply of raw materials and finished product.
o Has a potential for commercialization. Commitment letter/s from industry partner/s
to support the marketability of the proposed product to demonstrate
interest is required. Ideally, the industry partner will use the resulting technology in
its formulation during the validation phase.
PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 4 projects not to exceed Php60M

budget covering all projects. The maximum duration for each project is 2 years.
• CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL MANUFACTURING AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES

PROGRAM
The primary program of the Chemistry and Biology Roadmap is the Metrology
Program. However, the roadmap has expanded its coverage in 2022 to include
industry-driven R&D needs such as the virology program and the PNP-controlled
chemicals.
Call Rationale
B.1. Metrology Program
Metrology, the science of measurement, is vital for fair trade, consumer

protection, health, safety, product quality, R&D, and environmental protection of
a country. The importance of measurement can be seen practically everywhere,
for example, when buying commodities by weight, getting blood pressure for
diagnosis, measuring diameter for proper fit, time of day, duration of metered
call, speed, and for R&D, among other things. For the Philippines, metrology is
led by and practically centered at the National Metrology Laboratory (NML) of the
Industrial Technology Development Institute. The program, " Enhancement of
the Competence and Capability of the National Metrology Laboratory of the
Philippines" implemented by ITDI from 2017 to 2022 has substantially upgraded
the competency and capability of the national metrology laboratory by expanding
its services relevant to the testing requirement of the food industry as well as the
manufacturing industry.
In March 2021, a Stakeholders Consultation meeting attended by more than 100

participants from the academe, government testing laboratories, and private
laboratories prioritized Proficiency Testing needs of the testing laboratories
based on industry demand. To sustain and further stabilize the Chemical and
Biological metrology, the development of technologies for the next priority list of
analytes/microorganisms should be done. This is to also support the industries
heavily reliable on dependable testing results such as food, beverage, chemical
and other related industries. Moreover, the programs will continuously upgrade
the capability of the physical metrology laboratories to be at par with international
standards and sustain traceability through its accreditation, continued
competitiveness of its personnel and completeness of its facility.
Consequently, the Metrology Act of 2003 or RA 9236 is one of the legislative

priorities of DOST. This act aims to create a National Institute of Metrology to
accelerate the measurement capabilities of the country in various technical
measurement areas and enables computation confidence to facilitate fair trade.
As a primary institute and champion of metrology in the country, it is highly

encouraged for the NML to produce output such as publications and enable
participation of Calibration and Measurement Capabilities (CMCs) in key
comparisons within the framework of the International Committee for Weights
and Measure Mutual Recognition Agreement (CIPM MRA).
B.2. Controlled Chemicals for Industrial Use
In August 2022, PCIEERD spearheaded a Policy Dialogue on the IRR of PNP-

Controlled Chemicals to elaborate the industry, researcher, and academe
perspective on the IRR. From this dialogue, ways forward through PCIEERD
interventions were identified:
1. Capacity Building (e. g. local training, benchmarking, Upgrading and
Establishment of Laboratories, BSP and S&T Fellows)
2. Review of list of chemicals including concentration and volume, explosive
potential (4 chemicals) for exemption to regulation and testing
3. Development of mobile applications- GODDESS Program to automate
processing permits and improvement of the existing chemical logistics
4. Method development to address the lack of standard method for determining
the explosive potential
5. Expanded science communication on Chemical, Biological, Nuclear
Explosives Initiatives; and
6. Policy Analysis of IRR (Impact Assessment, Effectivity of Control) as an initial
step towards amendment of the IRR of PNP Controlled Chemicals
In Dec 2022, as a response to the Directed Call for Proposal under the PNP-
Controlled Chemicals Program, the project "Basic Training Course for PNP
Personnel on the Fundamentals of Chemical Safety and the Safety Data Sheet
(SDS)" was approved and funded. This aims to provide basic chemical training
to PNP personnel in nine (9) regions in the country to understand the Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) that are submitted together with chemical purchases. The Basic
Training Course will cover the information contained in the SDS so that the PNP
personnel can properly regulate chemicals. The concerns for health and
environment also require a basic understanding of toxicology and environmental
science the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), also known as Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS), is a document that is prepared by the chemical manufacturer or dealer
that contains information on the basic physico-chemical properties of a chemical
product, its potential hazards (including flammability, reactivity, health hazards,
environmental hazards) and how to safely handle the chemical product.
Following the model of training of trainers, the PCIEERD Management Team

(PMT) recommended to consider this an initial strategy to apply in the
pyrotechnics industry. There is also an opportunity for researchers to develop
materials and processes that would raise the quality fireworks in the country to
conform with industry standards. The access to testing requirements to ensure
safety at toxicity of these products should also be made available to the MSMEs.
Call objective
This call aims to support R&D programs that will improve and develop technologies to
enhance chemical and biological manufacturing and allied industries with economic,
trade, human security, and health relevance. This is to also position the Philippines in
a competitive advantage through a scientific-enabled research framework.
Call scope
1. Metrology in Chemistry and Biology

2. Modular Pilot Vaccine Manufacturing Plant to Fill Parenteral Products for Clinical
Trials
3. Method development on explosive potential determination of controlled-chemicals
and pyrotechnics
4. Localization of Manufacturing of Chemicals in the PNP-controlled List (eg. Nitric
Acid)
1. Data demonstrating the importance of developing RMs/conducting PTs for the
target analytes/microorganisms in the identified matrices, such as detention cases
for exports, product recalls for detected health hazards, poisoning cases related to
products, etc.
2. List of target participants for the provision of PT/use of RMs and letter/s indicating
participation (if available, highly encouraged)
3. Sustainability plans and roadmap
PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 4 projects not to exceed Php1.065 B budget

covering all projects. The maximum duration for each project is 2 years. The breakdown
is as follows:
Call Theme Call Scope Budget

1 Metrology R&D Metrology in Chemistry and Biology 35,000,000
Program
2 Vaccine Modular pilot vaccine manufacturing plant 1,000,000,0
Manufacturing to fill parenteral products for clinical trial 00
and its Allied
Pharmaceutical
Industries
3 Controlled- 3.1. Method development on explosive 30,000,000
Chemicals for potential determination of controlled-
Industrial Use chemicals and pyrotechnics
3.2. Localization of manufacturing of

chemicals in the PNP-controlled list
1,065,000,0
TOTAL 00
• TEXTILE PROGRAM
The Textile sub-sector covers products that develops and makes use of fibers, yarn
intermediates, yarns, fabrics, and end-user products that retain all the strength, flexibility,
and other typical properties of the original fiber or filaments. This is based from the
Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles, ASTM D123 – 19.
Call Rationale
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the textile industry contributes 0.99% to
the gross value added in the Philippine Manufacturing sector. The exports of textile
industry have an average annual growth rate of 1.7% from 2016 to 2019. However, this
industry has been negatively affected by the pandemic with the exports dropping by 8%
in 2020. It further decreased by 3.2% when comparing the exports in the first three
quarters between 2020 and 2021. Meanwhile, for the domestic market, there is limited to
no available data to assess the current industry situation for the textile
sector. Government support through research and development is necessary to help the
sector recover from the challenges posed by the pandemic.
In November 2022, a stakeholder consultation meeting was conducted to review the mid-
term action plan for 2025 to 2027 period of the roadmap. The following are the key
agreements during the said mid-term action plan review:
1. Upcycling Technologies for Textiles

2. Treatment of fibers using recycled water and effluents for cost-reduction
3. New sources of natural textile fiber (eg. bakong plant or spider lily)
Call objective
The objective of this call is to support R&D programs that will improve and develop
technologies to enhance textile production using natural fibers and other low-cost,
sustainable and comparable sources and create new materials for textiles with improved
properties. To contribute to the economic status of the Philippine Textile industry, the
market value of the target products should be highlighted to esteem endorsement for R&D
support.
Call scope
The R&D initiatives may include the following potential study areas:
1. Upcycling Technologies for Textiles
2. Treatment of fibers using recycled water and effluents for cost-reduction
3. New sources of natural textile fiber (eg. bakong plant or spider lily)
1. Results of industry roadmaps (if available)
2. Intensive Review of Literature showing no duplication in proposal concept with
local researches conducted
3. Technology Readiness Level between 2-6. It should encompass Technology
4. Sustainability of both the supply of raw materials and finished product.
5. Has a potential for commercialization. Commitment letter/s from industry partner/s
to support the marketability of the proposed product/facility to demonstrate interest
is required. Ideally, the industry partner will use the resulting technology in its
formulation during the validation phase.
PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 3 projects not to exceed Php50M budget

covering all projects. The maximum duration for each project is 2 years.
• GREEN POLYMERS RESEARCH

The Philippines has continuously contributed to the solid waste crisis which is projected
to increase by 165% by 2025. In October 2022, key stakeholders convened in a national
forum organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) together with
the government of Japan and DENR to discuss the position of the Philippines in the
Circular Economy and revisit the plans to avert pressing climate crisis through the
commitment of the Philippines in the Paris Agreement of 75% greenhouse gas emission
reduction by 2023.
In line with this, The Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022 (EPR Law) was
enacted in July 2022 requiring large companies to recover a certain percentage of their
annual use of plastic in packaging materials.
In November 2022, a Stakeholders Consultative Workshop for the Crafting of Circular

Economy R&D Roadmap was conducted to identify research areas under the following
thematic areas:
1. Think Green Understanding and Planning for a Circular Economy

1. Make Green Green Processes and Technologies
1. Turn Green Getting Value for Wastes
1. Keep Green Waste Treatment Technologies
In support to this initiative spearheaded by the Environment Sector and its Solid Waste
Management Roadmap, the Process Sector will contribute by enabling the Make Green
and Turn Green research areas through development of bio-based polymers from locally
sourced raw materials and innovative technologies for pilot-scale production of
bioplastics. materials
Call objective
The objective of this call is to foster technological advancement fit for green polymer
research as a response to existing policy environment on circular economy and solid
waste management.
Call scope
The R&D proposal may include the following potential study areas:
1. Bio-based polymers from locally-sourced raw materials
2. Cost reduction innovations for pilot-scale production of bioplastics
▪ Results of industry roadmaps (if available)
▪ Intensive Review of Literature showing no duplication in proposal concept with local
researches conducted
▪ Technology Readiness Level between 2-6. It should encompass Technology
▪ Sustainability of both the supply of raw materials and finished product. The mode of
collection of target raw materials should be demonstrated to support logistics
viability.
▪ Has a potential for commercialization. Commitment letter/s from industry partner/s to
support the marketability of the proposed product to demonstrate interest is required.
Ideally, the industry partner will use the resulting technology in its formulation during
the validation phase.
PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 2 projects not to exceed Php40M budget

covering all projects. The maximum duration for each project is 2 years.
F. MINING AND MINERALS SECTOR
Call Rationale
The Philippines is one of the world’s most well-endowed country in terms of mineral
resources – with rich and vast amounts of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits. This
immense untapped potential makes the mining and mineral industry an important
contributing factor in the catalyzation of the country’s economic recovery and
development.
Mining provides the essential components for virtually everything we use on the daily –
from building roads and infrastructures to generating electricity and producing goods that
improve the consumers’ standard of living as well as supplying the world with the mineral
commodities it needs. The mining industry also provides employment opportunities and
livelihood programs and is a direct contributor to the country’s economic success.
However, concerns have been raised about the mining industry’s long-term viability and
sustainability as the minerals are extracted from nonrenewable resources and the
industry generates complex environmental and socio-economic issues.
To address these challenges, ongoing research and innovative solutions are being
developed in the mining and minerals sector to help the country in its pursuit towards a
more economically, environmentally, and socially responsible and sustainable way of
providing for the modern society’s growing need for minerals and metals.
Call Objectives
The call aims to further revitalize the country’s mining industry and accelerate its
economic development without compromising the environment and the health of the
people. Specifically, it aims to provide support on the country’s scientific research on
metallic and non-metallic minerals and technologies that engage in the treatment and
utilization of mine tailings. This will also enhance the competitiveness of Higher Education
Institutes (HEIs) and Research and Development Institutes (RDIs) laboratories and
facilities that conduct researches as well as capacitate researchers in mining-related
studies.
Call Scope:
For the 2025 Call for Proposals (CFP), the Mining and Minerals Sector priorities are the
following:
1. Iron and Iron-rich minerals for Ironmaking

2. Value-addition of Silica for industry application
3. Extraction of Critical Minerals from Metallic and Non-metallic Minerals
4. Phosphogypsum Tailings Treatment and Utilization to Valuable Products
5. Ex-ante Assessment of Offshore Mining
The above priorities are aligned with the Mining and Minerals Sector R&D Roadmaps and
were validated as priorities for the 2025 CFP by the Mining Stakeholders and other
concerned agencies during the PCIEERD Consultation Meetings and Focused Group
Discussions (FGDs) in 2022.
DETAILS OF THE RESEARCH PRIORITIES:
Program 1: Iron and Iron-rich Minerals for Ironmaking
Call Rationale
The Philippines is richly-endowed with iron and iron-rich minerals, with an estimated
reserve of lump magnetite of almost 56 million MT, magnetite sand of less than 2 billion
MT, and laterite ores of less than 2 billion MT. Iron is an important component in the
production of iron and steel and other metallurgical products which are used in a wide
range of industries including energy infrastructure, civil construction, and transportation.
To support EO 79, Institutionalizing and Implementing Reforms in the Philippine Mining

Sector, Providing Policies and Guidelines to Ensure Environmental Protection and
Responsible Mining in the Utilization of Mineral Resources, particularly Section 8 Value-
Adding Activities and the Development of Downstream Industries for the Mineral Sector,
the Mining and Minerals Sector research priority for the Metallic Program for the 2025
CFP is Iron. Iron is aligned with the R&D Roadmap for Metallic Minerals (2022-2040) and
was validated as priority research during the consultation with the Mining Stakeholders.
Study on iron and iron rich minerals for iron and steel making at bench scale level as well
as metallurgical testing laboratory following internationally accepted standard procedures
are none existent in the Philippines. The laboratory facility would be the first in the country,
not only catering to mining industry’s needs, but would also serve as training Center to
develop competent metallurgists. As such, this endeavor will not only help mining
companies for their needed services but would also support State College and
Universities (SUCs) offering higher degree programs related to metallurgical engineering
to produce competent metallurgical engineers.
Call Objective
The call aims to develop ferrous laboratory R&D facility for iron and iron-rich minerals
for iron and steel making
Call Scope:
Establishment of a ferrous metallurgical R&D facility for iron and iron-rich mineral ores
for iron and steelmaking with the following components:
• Production of green and indurated/fired pellets for iron and steel making from
different iron rich minerals
• Development of products specific for industrial applications
• Metallurgical testing laboratory following internationally accepted standard
procedures
• Training Center to develop competent metallurgical engineers
The maximum budget allotted for the research is Php 80,000,00.00 for a duration of
three (3) years covering CY: 2025-2027
Program 2. Value-adding of Silica
Call Rationale
Silica is a common mineral found in the earth's crust. It is also called silica sand or quarts
which is easy to mine and process. Silica is used in many industrial applications. To name
a few, as food additive, as abrasives and polishes; in glass manufacturing, in specialty
coatings, electronics optics, in solar cells and for metal casting.
In the Philippines, silica is mined in Abra, Pangasinan, Bulacan, Rizal and Davao Oriental
(http://databaseportal.mgb.gov.ph/#/public/directory-operating-nonmetallic-mines).
Because of the abundance of silica in the country, the Mining and Minerals Sector in
consultation with the Mining Stakeholders has agreed to investigate our local silica to
develop products that could support the industry needs particularly of the Energy and
Metal Industries. As such, the PCIEERD will be calling for proposals on the value-addition
of silica for the following: (1) Silicon for solar cells as silicon is the primary material that is
cost-efficient and offers good energy efficiency in solar cells and (2) silica for metal casting
as silica has high melting point compared with other metals.
Call Objective
The call aims to investigate our local silica to develop industrial products such as silicon
for solar cells and silica for metal casting.
Call Scope
Development of innovative products from silica for Energy and Metals industry application
specifically the following:
• Silica to produce silicon for solar cells

• Localization of colloidal silica sand for metal casting technology application
The maximum budget allotted for the above priorities is Php 15,000,000.00 with a
duration of two (2) years covering CY 2025-2026.
Program 3. Extraction of Critical Minerals from Metallic and Non-metallic Minerals
Call Rationale
Critical Minerals are the building blocks of the green and digitized economy
(nrcan.gc.ca/our-natural-resources/minerals-mining/critical-minerals). These minerals
and elements are highly demanded globally due to its significant use for advance green
and emerging technologies, yet the supplies are at risk because of their natural scarcity
and because of geopolitical issues and trade policies that complicate their distribution,
among other factors.
Critical minerals include Aluminum, Antimony, Bismuth, Cesium, Chromium, Cobalt,

Copper, Fluorspar, Gallium, Germanium, Graphite, Helium, Indium, Lithium, Magnesium,
Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Niobium, Platinum group metals, Potash, Rare Earth
Elements (REE), Scandium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, Uranium,
Vanadium, and Zinc (source: Canada’s List of Critical Minerals).
With the global demand of critical minerals for green and emerging technology application
and with the vision of making the Philippines the hub for critical minerals, the DOST and
PCIEERD have started funding proof of concept and/or at laboratory scale level research
projects related to the geological characterization and viable extraction of potential
minerals. An innovative technology for the extraction of critical minerals using Deep
Eutectic Solvents (DES) has been introduced and currently testing its technical and
economic viability using our local nickel and copper ores. Moreover, new research
projects for bauxite and refractory gold ores to commence in 2023. A laboratory scale
level extraction of mixed Ni-Co and REE for battery application has also been completed.
However, technology readiness for the transition of the technology should also be looked-
into. As such, as agreed during the Mining Stakeholders Meeting and meeting with other
agencies in 2022, for the 2025 CFP for the Extraction of Critical Minerals, the PCIEERD
will continue the following: (1) investigate the application of organic solvents for the
extraction of critical minerals in selected nonmetallic minerals and low-grade metallic
minerals and (2) pilot scale level technology development of battery grade Ni and Co for
battery application.
Call Objective
The call aims to investigate the geological characterization and viable extraction of critical
minerals from low grade metallic and selected non-metallic minerals using organic
solvents and pilot scale level extraction of battery grade Ni and Co for battery grade
application.
Call Scope
Extraction of critical minerals from selected metallic and non-metallic minerals using
innovative technologies:
1. Application of Organic Solvent for the Extraction of Critical Metals from Non-
metallic and Low-Grade Metallic Minerals with the following components:
o Characterization and study reaction of organic solvents in the extraction of
critical minerals from clay, silica and gypsum at laboratory scale level
o Characterization and study reaction of organic solvents in the extraction of
critical minerals from low grade metals at laboratory scale level
The maximum budget allotted for the above research is Php 30,000,000.00 with a
duration of two (2) years covering CY: 2025-2026
2. Collaborative Research Program for the Extraction of Battery Grade Nickel and
Cobalt for Battery Application
The maximum budget allotted for the above research is Php 50,000,000.00 with
a duration of two (2) years covering CY: 2025-2026
Program 4: Phosphogypsum Tailings Treatment and Utilization to Valuable

Products
Call Rationale
Phosphogypsum (PG) is a solid by-product generated from processing of phosphate

ore into phosphoric acid which is used in fertilizer. PG contains predominantly calcium
sulfate dehydrate (CaSO 4 2H2O) with heavy metals, rare earth elements (REE) and
radioactive materials.
Currently, there is an estimated 10 million metric tons (MT) of PG stacked in one of the
fertilizer plants in the Philippines. To reduce the environmental impact of the stockpiled
PG, there is a need to utilize the PG and develop into something that could be of valuable
use to industry such as construction materials and/or other industrial use.
Call Objective
To utilize phosphogypsum tailings to valuable products for industrial use.
Call Scope
Development of environmentally friendly products from phosphogypsum tailings with

industrial application. The program will cover the following:
• Treatment of phosphogypsum tailings free from heavy metals and radioactive

materials
• Development of treated phosphopgypsum tailings as construction material and/or
other valuable products
duration of two (2) years covering CY: 2025-2026
Program 5: Ex-ante Assessment of Offshore Mining
Call Rationale
Marine mineral resource development activities in the Philippines are expected to

increase in the next several years, as the country holds rights to significant marine mineral
resources within its EEZ offshore area of 2.2 million square kilometers. These are mineral
resources that are potential ores of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, iron, manganese,
cobalt, copper, and aggregate resources to name a few. The titano-vanadium-magnetite
resources alone, are estimated to be approximately one billion tons of raw mineral
material (MGB Proposal on Marine Mineral).
Based on some research, offshore mining could have environmental effects. The most
direct impacts at mining sites are destruction of natural landforms and the wildlife they
host, compaction of the sea floor, and creation of sediment plumes that disrupt aquatic
life. (Deep-sea Mining FAQ-Center for Biological Diversity). It is therefore important that
all offshore mining activities are guaranteed to be environmentally, socially, technically,
legally, and economically sustainable.
As such, for the 2025 CFP, the PCIEERD is prioritizing the conduct of ex-ante
assessment of offshore mining and develop the most appropriate science-based
framework for the management of offshore mineral resources such as resource
assessment and management, governance, policymaking, regulation and planning,
environmental impact assessments, environmental risks, mitigation, use of appropriate
technologies, and performance monitoring based on the recommendation of MGB.
Call Objective
• To conduct ex-ante assessment of offshore mining and develop the most
appropriate science-based framework for the management of offshore mining/
mineral resources such as resource assessment and management, governance,
policymaking, regulation and planning, environmental impact assessments,
environmental risks, mitigation, use of appropriate technologies, and performance
monitoring.
Call Scope
o Ex-ante assessment of offshore mining covering the effect of offshore mining on

several habitats (threshold area), socio-economic assessment and test of impact
significance and issues
duration of two (2) years covering CY: 2025-2026.
• Proposals should be submitted by qualified Researchers from HEIs, RDIs and

other government R&D institutes. Any proposals submitted by a private entity,
consultants and the like shall be automatically disapproved.
• All proposals must submit at least one (1) Commitment Letter/Letter of

Cooperation from an Industry Partner and concerned agency/ies that will
adopt/use the technology. Failure to submit the said requirement is a ground for
disapproval or non-consideration.
• The research proposal should have a potential to be transferrable to the industry

and locality.
• The proposal should exhibit clear Social and Economic Impact and should
answer any of the seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• The Line-item Budget (LIB) should include a 20% counterpart funding from the
private industry or cooperator. Only eligible and allowable costs may be used for
counterpart fund and/or in-kind contribution (ex. utility costs, office space rental,
etc.), as determined by DOST-PCIEERD. The proposal must describe how the
applicant will provide the counterpart fund/in-kind contribution.
G. METALS AND ENGINEERING SECTOR
Call Rationale
Metals and Engineering is one of the priority sectors of the Philippine Council for Industry,
Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) that supports
various industries (i.e., food, mining, agri/agro, environment, creative) through fabrication
of appropriate machineries/equipment, upgrading/strengthening of S&T services through
facility establishment, and the development of diverse metalworking technologies through
R&D. This is the Council’s support for the vital and significant role of the Metals and
Engineering (M&E) industry in the country’s economic growth and development. The
Philippine economic sectors—manufacturing, agricultural, and service sectors—are
heavily dependent on the M&E industry, especially in terms of their requirements for
machineries and equipment, metal-based parts, and assemblies, among others.
To recognize and address the needs of the local industry in promoting its growth and
competitiveness, the PCIEERD M&E sector spearheaded the development of a six (6)-
year roadmap in 2020, covering the period 2020-2025 for the Machining and Fabrication
Sector, Metalcasting Sector, Tool and Die Sector and Surface Engineering Sector. These
roadmaps were identified by the stakeholders composed of representatives from the
government, industry and academe during the conduct of online consultations in the
following regions: NCR, CAR, I, II, III, IVA, IVB, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII and CARAGA.
However, the data and information gathered from the conducted roadmapping sessions
were broad and necessitates further verification. Thus, it needs to be refined thoroughly
in order to translate into high impact plans and programs.
This year, In 2022, the M&E sector conducted a series of industry consultations with the
companies that are in the fields of Machining and Fabrication Sector, Metalcasting Sector,
Tool and Die Sector and Surface Engineering Sector in Region III and in the National
Capital Region (NCR) to revalidate the developed roadmaps and to better understand
their pressing gaps and needs. It is also undertaken to create a strategic action that will
support the metalworking industry.
Based on the consultations, there are many factors affecting the level of competitiveness
of the metalworking industry. In the National Capital Region (NCR) the following industry
gaps have been identified: (1) higher price of locally produced products over competitors
due to high energy costs in their operation/production and logistics and container costs
for imported raw materials (i.e., steel, sand, machines), (2) no standards for use of cupula
furnace, (3) low number of clients, (4) need for equipment upgrading for metalcasting and
fabrication processes and (5) no support mechanism such as government law that
promotes the use of locally produced products to boost its market.
In Region III, the identified gaps of the industry are: (1) decreasing number of skilled
workers in the field, (2) limited funds for equipment acquisition to support fabrication
processes, (3) availability of cost-effective and efficient semi-automated and fully
automated equipment for agri-industry (e.g. lessening tedious task of laborious
harvesting), and (4) high cost of equipment for operation such as CNC machines, thus,
the company suggested to have a retrofitting program to convert the conventional
machines to semi-CNCs.
Also, another area of concern identified is the Metrology. This area supports the entire
works of the metals industry thru proper calibration of their tools and instruments being
used in their manufacturing processes. Calibration aims to ensure that readings from the
instrument are consistent with measurements from other instruments, determine the
accuracy of the instrument readings and establish the reliability of the instrument. The
Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) of the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) established the National Metrology Laboratory (NML) to provide one
national reference serving the country’s industry, secondary calibration laboratories and
regulatory authorities with credible calibration services in different measurement areas
(e.g., mass, temperature, volume, pressure, etc.). NML is currently in the pursuit of R&D
studies on establishing the S.I. units in the Philippines to become self-sufficient in terms
of calibration in the field of Mass and Temperature. However, there are no established
data on the demand for metrology services particularly in primary calibration in the field
of Mass and Temperature (i.e., establishment of S.I. units). Thus, this needs to be
identified through scoping prior to R&D of its S.I. units.
With these matters related to be critical to the stability and vigor of Metals and Engineering
industry, therefore, the programs and projects to be generated under the said roadmaps
will serve as a blueprint for the industry, academe, and research institutions in identifying
appropriate interventions that could address these gaps and issues identified from the
conducted industry consultations.
Call Objective
The objective of this Call is to enjoin qualified local institutions, engineers and scientists
and individuals to take new advances in implementing R&D to produce world-class metal
products/equipment/technologies that will bolster the progress and competitiveness of the
local Metals Industry (i.e., Metalworking, Metalcasting, Surface Engineering, Tool & Die).
Call Scope
Below are the identified potential areas for R&D initiatives:

• Design and Development of innovative, cost-effective and appropriate
Machinery, Parts and Engineered Products (MPEPs) for the following
industries:
a. food processing industry (i.e., membrane technologies, freeze
concentration)
b. agri-industry
c. military weapon manufacturing
d. creative industry
e. e-Vehicle parts and components manufacturing
f. geotextile production
• Scoping for Physical Metrology (e.g., Mass, Temperature)
• R&D on Advanced Metal Casting Processing Technologies for Various
Applications (e.g., vacuum sand casting, lost-foam casting, sand system,
automated molding machine, standardization of cupula furnace)
• R&D on Materials and Metallurgy Technologies for Various Applications
(e.g., ship recycling, construction and military weapon application/s, scrap
metal utilization technologies)
• Design and development of molds and die for processors and fabricators
applications (e.g., food industries, e-vehicle manufacturing, creative industries
etc.)
• R&D on Metal Coating and Finishing Technologies (e.g., green electroplating,
anodizing, plasma technology)
PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 24 projects not to exceed Php600M covering all
projects. The maximum duration for each project is 3 years.
The proposal should have the following features and should be well written and included
in the document to be submitted:
1. Baseline studies/ result of roadmap (if available).

2. Thorough Review of Literature, including patent search, showing no duplication of
the proposed technology.
3. Please include the sustainability plan for the proposed equipment/technology to be
developed (e.g., maintenance of the developed equipment or technology).
4. Secure Signed commitment letter from the identified beneficiary/end-user of the
proposed technology.
5. For proposals with development of equipment, clearly specify (possibly quantify)
these NSDB-ME in the proposal: Need, Solution, Differentiation (show this in a
matrix), Benefits, Maintenance and repair and service commitment and
economically viable.
Existing Target Propose

Equipment / Fabricated
Remar
Parameter Process Equipment /
ks
/ Technique in Process /
the Market Technique
Process/Techniques
Material
Speed/performance
Capacity
Dimension/design
Quality (e.g.,
produced
product/equipment)
Manpower
Needed
Cost
Others
(Pls specify other
parameters
applicable/suitable to
the proposed equipm
ent)
H. ADVANCED MATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Following the stakeholders’ consultation to representatives in academia (UPD, DLSU,

TIP, UM, USA, UST, MSU-IIT, etc.), RDIs (ITDI, MIRDC & PTRI), Government institutions
(DTI & DOE), and private sectors (2DM, Manly plastics, Newtech Batteries, SMC,
Motolite, P&G, Globe Telecom, Evap, etc.) in 2022, DOST-PCIEERD validated and
identified electrochemical energy storage, smart packaging, and environmental
monitoring applications as R&D priorities under advanced materials, nanotechnology,
materials for energy, materials informatics, and additive manufacturing sectors.
Call Rationale
Energy Storage Applications
Electrical energy storage (EES) systems constitute an essential element in the

development of sustainable energy technologies. Electrical energy generated from
renewable resources such as solar radiation or wind provides enormous potential to meet
our energy needs in a sustainable manner. However, these renewable energy
technologies generate electricity intermittently and thus require efficient and reliable
electrical energy storage methods. For commercial and residential end-use, electricity
must be reliably available at any time of the day. In fact, second-to-second fluctuations
can cause major disruptions at huge costs annually. Thus, the development of new EES
systems will be critical in in electricity generation. Moreover, improved EES systems are
required to enable the widespread use of hybrid electrical vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrids,
and all-electric vehicles. Improvements in ESS performance, reliability, and efficiency are
needed in the development of modern portable electronic devices such as laptops and
smart phones. Metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors, as well as fuel cells, are also
playing an important part in our modern lives and have been commercially used as
portable and stationary power sources for electronic devices.
Call Objective
Gearing towards Industry 4.0, we will provide support on R&D programs/projects related
to advanced materials and advanced processes (e.g., Additive Manufacturing, Atomic
Layer Deposition (ALD) process, plasma process, etc.) that will enable Internet of Things
(IoT) technology for the benefit of sectors dealing with fuel cells/ hydrogen technology,
supercapacitors, rechargeable batteries.
Call Scope
R&D on Electrochemical Energy Storage (EES) such as Fuel Cell / hydrogen technology,
Supercapacitors, and Rechargeables batteries beyond Li-ion based chemistry (e.g., Na,
Zn, Al etc.) for EV and stationary storage/ off-grid applications.
This includes the following:
a.) Synthesis, fabrication, and design of EES components (anodes, cathodes, separators/
membranes, and electrolytes)
R&D on conductive inks (active materials, additives & binders)
• Carbon-based nanomaterials (e.g., graphene, carbon nanotubes, nano-
diamonds)
• Metal oxides (e.g., MnO2, V2O5, NiO, etc.)
R&D on anodes & cathodes

• Conductive carbon textile & conductive polymers
• Air electrodes with high electrochemical activity and lower polarization/
resistance
• Zn-based electrodes (e.g., Zn-foam, Ni-Zn composites, etc.)
R&D on catalysts
• HER, OER, and ORR electrocatalysts (e.g., Pt- free, metal-free, new catalysts)
• Organometallic catalyst for air electrodes
R&D on membranes & separators

• Membranes/separators (e.g,. glass microfibers, polymers & composites)
R&D on electrolytes
• Aqueous electrolytes, non-aqueous electrolytes: ionic liquids, Deep Eutectic
Solvents, DMSO-based, semi-solid (hydrogels), and solid electrolytes
b.) Efficient and advanced processes / fabrication techniques to fabricate electrode

materials
• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
• Plasma process
c.) Computational approaches in nanomaterials design to optimize energy storage and
improve the electrochemical performance of EES (e.g., improved cycle life, capacity,
stability, etc.) in ambient and extreme conditions (at elevated temperatures > 40 °C)
• Novel electrode materials discovery
• EES component design and fabrication
• Electrode-electrolyte interaction elucidation
d.) Development of Infrastructure
• Establishment of a robust research and testing infrastructure (nanohubs)
• Energy Research and Innovation Center (ERIC)
a) Battery b) Supercapacitor c) Fuel Cell
Specific Requirements
Prototype of safe, efficient, economical, and high-performance (e.g., wider cell operating
voltage, improved capacity, improved energy density, improved cycle life)
electrochemical energy storage devices such as rechargeable batteries, flow batteries,
3D printed batteries, supercapacitors / pseudocapacitors / EDLC, & fuel cells for
stationary storage & power grid, EV, portable electronics (e.g., laptops, cellphone, smart
watches, power bank), and flexible & printed electronics applications.
To ensure that the research output will be utilized by the target industry, a letter of
commitment with counterpart (in cash or in kind) contribution must be secured. PCIEERD
will fund fifteen (5) projects with a funding of P5 M to 10 M per project per year depending
on the scope of work being proposed. Each
Call Rationale
Sensing and smart materials
The quality, safety, shelf life, and utility of smart packaging are determined by the
advancement of sensor technology and materials.
Therefore, progress must be made in several areas for smart packaging to improve
present packaging technology:
• Develop sensor technology to incorporate conventional and smart materials,
enhancing and improving the entire food packaging supply chain.
• Future sensor technology will include nanotechnologies, smart materials, and thin
film electronics that will be included into packaging. Therefore, they must be
compatible with printing technology, ideal for mass production, inexpensive
compared to the value of the food product, simple to use, ecologically friendly, and
human safety.
• To be able to detect microbial growth, oxidation, and improve tamper visibility, new
and sophisticated smart packaging for food products must concentrate on
advanced food safety features. Additionally, this innovative technology ought to
extend a product's shelf life and provide tracking, convenience, and sustainability
capabilities.
• Integrated packaging sensors can be used to treat food waste and recyclable
packaging. These sensors may retain data on things like the material(s) used to
make the package, the date when food expires, the oxygen level, the temperature,
the pH level, etc. The Industrial Internet of Things can transmit this data to food
distributors, suppliers, and even packaging recycling companies.
• From the perspective of information and communication technology (ICT), the
manufacturing industry must overcome several obstacles, including a seamless
integration of their internal information technology (IT) and operational technology,
to integrate smart packaging into the expanding number of horizontally and
vertically integrated production networks as part of the Industrial Internet of Things
and Internet of Services (OT). Future dispersed and completely autonomous smart
manufacturing networks will be enabled by this so-called IT/OT convergence.
Innovative approaches to cybersecurity, as well as assuring data security and IP
(Intellectual Property) protection across the whole lifespan, are crucial.
Call objective
The proposals to be submitted should be able to develop technologies in the following

focal areas identified by the stakeholders.
Call Scope
Priority areas identified are as follows:
R&D on advanced and nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental

applications:
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Nano-sensors for environmental applications (e.g., Carbon Nanodots,

Nanoclusters, Quantum dots)
• Smart packaging
Smart packaging describes new packaging concepts classified in one of the two main
categories: active or intelligent packaging.
An active package is one that modifies the condition of packaged foods to extend shelf-
life or improve its safety or sensorial properties, keeping its quality. On the other hand, an
intelligent package is a packaging system capable of carrying out intelligent functions,
such as detecting, registering, locating, communicating, and applying scientific logics, to
ease decision-making, extend shelf-life, improve safety and quality, provide information,
and warn of potential problems.
Specific Requirements:
Prototype of sensors and smart devices that are biocompatible, cost-effective,

environmentally friendly, and safe for wearables and IoT applications.
To ensure that the research output will be utilized by the target industry, a letter of
commitment with counterpart (in cash or in kind) contribution must be secured.
PCIEERD will fund five (5) projects with funding of P10 M to 20 M per project per
year. Each project must also have a clear technology pathway.
MATERIALS INFORMATICS
Call Rationale
In pursuit of understanding, selection, and discovery of new materials, materials

informatics is seen as one of the emerging advanced materials research fields today. With
the advancement of machine learning and information processing technologies, it paves
the way to understanding complex and multiscale information on structure-property-
processing relationship of materials in a rapid and robust manner. The combination of
data science, artificial intelligence, and materials science are now used to accelerate
materials development and optimization in a shorter period and less cost.
Call Objective
To fund baseline R&D on benchmark datasets incorporating diverse tasks, sample
sizes, materials systems, and data heterogeneity for materials informatics and
applications that address an industry need including the following:
• Materials formulation and structure-property prediction
• Battery management system
• Materials design and prototyping
• New materials discovery, materials selection, life prediction, and failure
analysis heavily depend on diverse materials information and knowledge
Specific Requirements: To ensure that the research output will be utilized by the
target industry, a letter of interest together with a 3- to 5-year technology pathway must
be submitted. PCIEERD will fund five (5) projects which should not exceed 5 M per
project per year depending on the scope of work being proposed.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Call Rationale
Today’s use of Additive Manufacturing is already varied to include the ability to 3D print
clothing, basic electronics, enterprise grade industrial components and machinery,
human organs, lighting systems, solar cells, synthetic stem cells, vehicles and much
more.
The future use for Additive Manufacturing is limitless. Over the next decade, as the
components and processes that underpin the technology mature and become
increasingly accessible, affordable, capable, and reliable, the rate of expansion and
emergence of new specialist sub-categories 3D and 4D Printing, and Nano-
Manufacturing will continue to accelerate.
In 2022, the roadmap was updated through the conduct of an Additive Manufacturing
Conference-Workshop co-organized by AMCEN (MIRDC and ITDI) and DOST-PCIEERD
last October 13, 2022 and was participated in by researchers from the government
(MIRDC, ITDI, AFRDC), academe (BPSU, UP-NISMED), industry (Manly Plastics,
ZCMC), experts/ resource persons from the US (UTK / ORNL), among others. The
stakeholders recommendation are as follows:
• There is a need for extensive talent development and promotion through local
demonstration projects
• Disruption is already felt --- bigger stakeholder involvement, stakeholders want to
be involved, we still need more people
• Material understanding --- local/institutional levels needs to be established guided
by leaders
In education, Education, Curriculum – Capacity Building – Sustainability:

• Start them young and “material-scied”. Creativity and innovativeness focused.
More promotional activities, summer camps, internships / science investigatory
project • Legislation and support from key gov’t agencies is needed – DOST
proposed as lead coordinator
• There might be need for a large number of machines – after sales support
• Tap TESDA for technology-related vocational courses. Explore as a livelihood
program (from culture of jobseekers to job creators)
• Documentation of “good projects and teach the teacher instances”
• Catching up and re-tooling are needed.
In manufacturing, the current roadmap is still acceptable as some private entities are
already starting mainstream adoption.
• Availability of talent pool and expertise is crucial.
• Different manufacturing stakeholders segments have unique needs like environmental
effects and surface quality, among others.
Call Themes
• Databasing of developed raw materials for Additive Manufacturing specifically
for Manufacturing, Medical, Construction, and Consumer 3D applications
• Development of Prototype products of multiple material Additive Manufacturing
specifically for Manufacturing, Medical, Construction, and Consumer 3D
applications
• Development of novel materials from raw materials for Additive Manufacturing
specifically for Manufacturing, Medical, Construction, and Consumer 3D
applications
• Use of Additive Manufacturing in the development of minimally invasive
surgical devices
• Solar water evaporation for clean water production from sea and wastewater
for inland and remote communities (porous membranes – polymer, support
layer for biomass materials, system)
• 3D printing with AI/ML and Robotics
• Materials for Aerospace, Electronics and Petroleum (oil and gas applications)
Specific Requirements: PCIEERD will fund six (6) projects and shall not exceed 10 M
per project per year depending on the scope of work being proposed.
I. OPTICS AND PHOTONICS SECTOR
A. STRATEGIC PROGRAMS
Optics and Photonics R&D Program
Call Rationale
Photonics is the physical science of light (photon) generation, detection, and
manipulation through emission, transmission, modulation, signal processing,
switching, application and detection/sensing. Photonics technology detects light
emission, then converts lights into electric signals through integrated fiber optics.
The global photonics market has reached more than $600 billion and is continually
growing. Countries such as Europe, United States, China, Japan, Singapore and
Taiwan have heavily invested in photonics to further their economic development
through science and technology. Given its current local capacity, the Philippines
can benefit from the use of photonics. Our primary industries in agriculture, ICT,
manufacturing and services as well as public goods such as utilities (energy
supply, water quality management, etc.), environment and healthcare have
photonics applications.
Stakeholders’ consultation, survey, and interviews were conducted face-to-face

and virtually from May 2022 – August 2022 for Optics and Photonics while the
nuclear S&T consultation was conducted on 12 October 2022. The stakeholder
consultations were participated by researchers, engineers, and experts from
academe, research institutes, and industry partners. The respondents were
composed of representatives from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman,
Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, UP Baguio, UP Cebu, UP Los
Banos, University of San Carlos, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI),
Analog Devices Inc (ADI), Power Measurements- TESCO, ON Semiconductor,
and BitStoc Electronics.
The responses of the stakeholders during the consultations were analyzed into
different sections such as (i) needs and challenges in the sector; (ii) strategies to
address the challenges; (iii) priority areas, programs, and projects for 2025-2040,
and (iv) key technologies/solutions for research and development.
For the nuclear S&T inputs, the priority areas were distributed in different sectors
for energy, industry, and emerging technology. Based on the results from the
consultations and surveys, below are the following priority areas for funding in FY
2025.
Call Objective
Proposals to be submitted should develop technologies aligned with the call scope
within 2-3 years.
Call Scope
Proposals to be submitted should be aligned to the indicators specified under the
OPTICS AND PHOTONICS R&D ROADMAP including the following priority
topics:
• Delivery and processing of information (e.g. fiber-optic sensors & wiring, optical
communication networks, optical field programmable gate arrays)
• Development of imaging materials, components, and devices (e.g.

photodetectors, photosensors, ranging, visual sights, periscopes, and
Terahertz)
• Materials testing and imaging techniques (e.g. neutron scattering, neutron

imaging, holographic interferometry, laser scanning, hyperspectral imaging,
hyperspectral imaging)
• Biophotonics, biomedical optics and optical sensing for medical diagnostics

and therapy (biosensors, light therapy, terahertz, surface imaging,
biophotonics-based early detection of diseases in wearable devices)
• Manufacturing applications (e.g. photolithography, optical amplifiers)
• Photonics application in renewable energy (perovskites solar cells, tandem

cells (silicon and perovskites), new generation solar cells);
• Advanced characterization tools and methods for increasing efficiency of

silicon solar cells and tandem cells;
• Perovskites based IR photodetectors, perovskites for highly-efficient LEDS,

perovskites quantum dots
• Sensors for nuclear instrumentations, remote sensing, measurements, and

other radiation-related applications
• LiDAR, cameras, sensors development for electric vehicles and traffic

management.
Specific Requirements: To ensure that the research output will be utilized by the
target industry/ adoptor, a letter of interest together with a 3- to 5-year technology
pathway must be submitted. PCIEERD will fund five (5) projects and shall fund P5-
10 Million each depending on the scope of work being proposed.
J. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SECTOR
Call Rationale
Information and communication technologies (ICT) are key enablers of innovation and
encompass a broader array of activities. The overall strategies outlined in this roadmap
are fundamentals in attaining the Networked Society. The key technology trends or R&D
solutions that will stimulate innovations within the ICT industry in the coming years will
create new value streams for consumers, government, industry and society. A
technology-enabled ecosystem is made possible through a universal, horizontal and
multipurpose communications platform. The R&D technologies in ICT Innovations is
combined with the next generation of networks such as 5G provide support to IoT,
creation of cyber driver dynamic content, retrieval and analysis, among other applications.
The priority topics identified were based on the following stakeholders’ consultations and
references:
- ASEAN Innovation Business Platform Conference and Exhibition Driving Digitalization
Ecosystems in ASEAN, November 15-16, 2022.
- Griffin, M. April 2020. Exponential Technology Codex 2020 to 2070. Codex of the
Future Series. 311 Institute.
- Harmonization of DOST-PCIEERD and DOST-ASTI Roadmaps on Electronics, ICT,
and Quantum Technology, December 15, 2022.
Call Objective
The main objective of this call is to support research and development projects for ICT
innovations particularly in the field of (1) data science, (2) computing, (3) connectivity,
and (4) security. Proposals shall address the needs and strengthen the capabilities of the
local industry in terms of facilities and services, human resources, R&D technologies,
and/or S&T policies.
Call Scope
This call targets to support applied research projects on the following topics:
1. Data Science
▪ Development of Smart Data Capture Software
Maximum Budget Allocation: Php 10M per proposal
Target Number of Project/s to be Funded: 1 (PCIEERD-GIA)
Smart data capture enables real-time decision making and workflow automation by
capturing data from barcodes, text, IDs, and objects. It is a flexible, future-proof
technology that connects retailers, frontline workers, and customers with real-time
information to provide actionable insights, automate processes end-to-end, and
deliver digitally-enriched experiences. It can be integrated into any application or
ecosystem powering operational and customer-facing processes for store associates
and shopping experiences for consumers. The technology enables retailers to
transform any device with a camera into a high performance data capture and
visualization tool including smartphones, tablets, robots, drones, and wearables.
Proposals shall include letter of collaboration and certificate of technology adoption
with an industry partner.
▪ Application of Data Ontology and Data Archiving for DOST Public Services
E-government services have now been developed to cover the basic services that
should be delivered to citizens and enterprises. However, a number of issues
regarding e-services has to be addressed including e-service composition, e-service
cataloguing, change management, and administrative responsibility. This reveals the
need for semantically rich means for representing the various aspects of e-services
which can be addressed through data ontology. Hence, proposals shall focus on
practical use cases of data ontology for e-government public services particularly
intended for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) R&D outputs.
2. Computing
▪ Advancement in Distributed Computing
Target Number of Project/s to be Funded: 1 (DOST-GIA)
Distributed Computing, which also encapsulates Edge and Fog Computing, is where
data is ingested, processed, stored, and transmitted from a wide variety of devices
and locations. As computing platforms continue to shrink in size, while at the same
time increasing in power, computing capabilities can now be embedded, directed, and
managed by Blockchain networks into devices of all shapes and sizes from gadgets,
materials, and sensors, among others. Proposals shall include practical application of
the distributed model in collaboration with an industry partner as end-user.
3. Connectivity
▪ R&D Addressing Wave Spectrum Challenges with 5G Technology
5G, the successor to 4G, is a low latency, hyper connected multi Gigabit mobile
wireless communications standard. While researchers see great potential with a high-
frequency version of 5G, it comes with a key challenge as it is very short range.
Objects such as trees and buildings cause significant signal obstruction, necessitating
numerous cell towers to avoid signal path loss. Currently, multiple-input, multiple-
output (MIMO) technology is proving to be an effective technique to address this issue.
However, even with MIMO technology, line of sight will still be important for high-
frequency 5G and massive base stations remain to be a necessity. Hence, proposals
shall focus on addressing signal path challenges to expand the capacity of 5G
connectivity.
4. Security
▪ Application of Homomorphic Encryption
Homomorphic encryption is a method of performing calculation and analysis on
encrypted information without decrypting it first. It is the field of research concerned
with developing ways to securely encrypt information in a way that still allows third
parties to analyze it without having to give the encryption keys. Today, homomorphic
encryption is being used to give crowdsourced data scientists access to confidential
data to mine for patterns and identify investment opportunities and trends in a way
that would not have been possible using the traditional encryption technologies.
K. ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY SECTOR
Call Rationale
The Philippine electronics industry is the largest contributor to the country’s
manufacturing sector. The potential for the industry remains high as local firms intend to
move to higher value-added manufacturing to meet global demand. According to the
Semiconductors and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. (SEIPI),
member companies plan to improve current production capacities, to expand current
research and development and design capabilities, and to further develop the labor force
over the next several years. To support this, the industry recommends that the
government shall continue with its programs in improving the country’s business
environment, conducting R&D capability development, and aggressively promoting local
industries and SMEs. Hence, this Call was made in support of achieving the vision of
carving a niche in the global electronics market, building a “Made in the Philippines” brand
that will capture market opportunities among end-product manufacturers and end-users.
The priority topics identified were based on the following stakeholders’ consultations and
references:
- Griffin, M. April 2020. Exponential Technology Codex 2020 to 2070. Codex of the
Future Series. 311 Institute.
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 2020. International Roadmap for
Devices and Systems. Advancing Technology for Humanity.
- Nuclear S&T Consultation with DOST-PNRI, October 12, 2022.
- Harmonization of DOST-PCIEERD and DOST-ASTI Roadmaps on Electronics, ICT,
and Quantum Technology, December 15, 2022.
Call Objective
The main objective of this call is to support research and development projects in
electronics industry particularly in (1) integrated circuit design, (2) consumer electronics,
(3) medical electronics, (4) automotive electronics, and (5) sensors. Proposals shall
address the needs and strengthen the capabilities of the local industry in terms of facilities
and services, human resources, R&D technologies, and/or S&T policies.
Call Scope
This call targets to support applied research projects on the following topics:
1. Integrated Circuit Design

▪ Prototyping of Radiation-Hardened Electronics
Radiation-hardened electronics are electronic components, single-board computer
CPUs, and sensors that are designed and produced to be less susceptible to damage
from exposure to radiation and extreme temperatures. Rad-hard electronics may be
applied for reactors, spacecraft systems, and other space and terrestrial applications.
Proponents shall identify the technology development necessary to get the proposed
integrated circuit to the performance needed for the intended environment and
application.
▪ Prototyping of Biocompatible Electronics

Biocompatible electronics are class of electronics that are compatible with biological
material and do not corrode or degrade over time. It is the field of research concerned
with developing new forms of computing platforms and electronics that can be
embedded and integrated into biological tissue. Recent breakthroughs in the space
include the development of the first biocompatible transistors and biomaterials that
can be embedded into the human brain without degrading over time and adversely
affecting the organic tissue. Letter of collaboration from the Department of Health or
other health institutions shall be secured.
▪ Prototyping of Emerging Nonvolatile Memory Devices

Emerging memory technologies promise new memories to store more data at less
cost than the expensive-to-build silicon chips used by consumer gadgets. These are
being investigated and lead to the future as potential alternatives to existing memories
in future computing systems. Emerging nonvolatile memory technologies such as
magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), spin-transfer torque random-access
memory (STT-RAM), ferroelectric random-access memory (FeRAM), phase-change
memory (PCM), and resistive random-access memory (RRAM) combine the speed of
static random-access memory (SRAM), the density of dynamic random-access
memory (DRAM), and the nonvolatility of Flash memory and so become very attractive
as another possibility for future memory hierarchies. Proposals must include product
prototype and international collaboration with an external wafer fabrication facility.
▪ Process R&D for 3D Integration Technologies

3D Integration Technologies refer to the methods and processes used to vertically
stack integrated circuits (IC) which are emerged as a viable solution for meeting
electronic device requirements including higher performance, increased functionality,
lower power consumption, and smaller footprint. This may include 3D on-chip
integration, 3D IC stacking, and 3D packaging. Proposals must include technology
innovation, simulation and design, product prototype, and international collaboration
with an external wafer fabrication facility.
2. Consumer Electronics
▪ Prototyping of Smart Wearables and Electronic Devices
Wearable technology is a category of electronic devices that can be worn as
accessories, embedded in clothing, or implanted in the user’s body. The devices are
hands-free gadgets with practical uses powered by microprocessors and enhanced
with the ability to send and receive data. Proposal shall focus on novel specialized
and practical applications including medical, safety, and security use cases.
▪ Prototyping of Swarm Robotics

Swarm robotics is the use and coordination of large numbers of multi robot systems
to produce specific collective behaviors and interactions. It is the field of research
concerned with developing robots, of all shapes and sizes, that are capable of coming
together in swarms and intelligently collaborating and coordinating with one another
to accomplish tasks that any one individual would have problems accomplishing
alone. Recently, there have been a number of breakthroughs in the field including in
the development of Artificial Intelligence based command and control systems that let
the robots autonomously collaborate with one another without the need for external
human input to evaluate, solve, and complete random tasks such as lifting and moving
as well as coming together to form specific formations. Proposals shall include
collaboration with relevant government agency or industry partner as potential end-
user.
3. Medical Electronics
▪ Prototyping of Digital and Handheld Medical Devices
PCIEERD recently supported projects on the local prototyping of ventilators and
oxygen concentrators. With the pandemic, the Council targets to continue supporting
projects that will develop other digital and handheld medical devices including smart
inhalers, digital stethoscope, portable x-ray, handheld lasers, VR devices, portable
ultrasound, multidiagnostic devices, and other innovative medical electronics. Letter
of collaboration from the Department of Health or other health institutions shall be
secured.
4. Automotive Electronics
▪ R&D on Core Electronics, Connectivity, and Electrification for Autonomous
Vehicles
R&D advancements on automotive technology include connecting to mobile devices,
navigation assistance, remote keyless system, security systems, driving assistance,
and recording. Autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
are getting better every year along with the steady spread of connected car services
that utilize communications to deliver new value. The trend is now shifting towards a
more integrated ADAS domain with centralized electronic controller units. Proposals
shall focus on prototyping of electronic components for self-driving architectures in
collaboration with an industry partner.
5. Sensors
▪ Prototyping of Biomimetic Sensors
Biomimetic sensors are sensors that mimic the behaviors, capabilities, and functional
properties of biological systems. Recent breakthroughs include the development of
sensors that can mimic all five human senses which are thousands of times more
sensitive. Today, biomimetic sensors are being used to create robots that navigate by
the stars rather than GPS, biomedical devices that can smell disease, and virtual
reality systems that expose the user to smells, tastes, and other sensations.
▪ Prototyping of Hyperspectral Sensors

Hyperspectral sensors refer to the sensing systems, both ground, sky, and space
based, capable of sensing signals across the electromagnetic spectrum. Recent
breakthroughs include advances in sensitivity which allows detection of increasingly
weak signals including radio frequency signals from space and sensing of increasingly
minute variations in field strength.
INDUSTRY 4.0
Call Rationale
PCIEERD, in line with its thrust to propel the Philippines to achieve its Industry 4.0
aspirations, is calling for research proposals to develop integrated sensor-actuator
systems and technologies for sensor and actuator with decentralized controls and
connectivity, sensor/actuator networks, streaming data analytics for optimal and adaptive
manufacturing. The proposed project should be able to set up an intelligent, agile or
reconfigurable and fully networked production line or subline that integrates physical input
objects, machines, smart sensors, and demonstrate the application of manufacturing data
analytics across the boundaries of organization.
The priority areas are based on the needs of the stakeholders, which is also reflected in
PCIEERD’s Industry 4.0 roadmap. Last October 2021, a consultation with stakeholders
from the semiconductor industry (SEIPI) was conducted to further refine the roadmap
according to the current needs of the industry.
Call Scope
This call intends to solicit proposals on the integration of intelligent sensor networks,
coupled with AI, to improve existing systems and/or develop new services and
breakthroughs in science as applied to Intelligent Factories.
Proposed projects must develop technologies on:

• Development of Cyber-Physical Production Systems
• Development of autonomous industrial adaptive and mobile robots in a production
line
• Product life cycle study; integration of vertical and horizontal value chains
• Development of the asset administration shell (AAS) as the interface of the digital
and real machines
• Development of generic cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for
smart manufacturing
• Development of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or automation
system that can connect factory equipment
• Development of modules on SCADA to accelerate connectivity and automation
• Develop digital transformation model (e.g. digital twin) for electronics industry
companies
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) for Lights-Out Production
• Augmented Reality Technology for Process Visualization Training and
Maintenance
Specific Requirements: Proposals should be submitted with a letter of support from the
target beneficiaries or adopters for sustainability. PCIEERD will fund three (3) projects
under PCIEERD-GIA with a maximum budget of 10 million per project per year and one
(1) project under DOST-GIA with a maximum budget of 80 million.
QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY
Call Rationale
Quantum Technology is an emerging field that has caught the attention of many different
nations due to its potential to revolutionise the current technologies we enjoy today.
DOST-PCIEERD aims to jumpstart and sustain Quantum Technology Research and
Development in the Philippines to be able to utilize and benefit from its wide-range
applications when the field matures enough for practical use. As evident in the roadmap
of Quantum Technology, the mid to long-term goal of DOST-PCIEERD is the eventual
establishment of the Quantum Innovation Laboratory. This facility will merge a wide range
of scientific and engineering fields and will serve as a center of excellence in Quantum
Technology of the Philippines.
The priority areas in this call are based on the Stakeholder’s Consultations and capability
survey to scope out the needs of the academe and industry, and to scope out the current
capability of the HEIs and Industry in terms of Quantum Technology. The first
Stakeholder’s Consultation last 27 May 2021, which were attended by representatives
from academe, government, and industry, serves as an initial reference on the Quantum
Technology Roadmap where the call priorities are based. A much recent Stakeholder’s
consultation with a private organization was also conducted last 18 August 2022. This is
when the theoretical foundation in Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Technology were
stressed out by the Stakeholders. This call scope’s objective is to further increase the
number of researchers involved in Quantum Technology.
Call Objective
The objective of this call is to look for small project(s) that use available technologies such
as the Quantum Circuit Simulator (DOST-ASTI) for validation and optimization of
Quantum Algorithms, prototyping of Quantum Processors for development of actual
Quantum Computer and experimental platforms for Quantum Simulation. Theoretical
research proposals are also welcomed to develop stronger fundamentals in Quantum
Technology and to capacitate the local community of researchers.
Call Scope
The call is looking for the following key research areas for possible funding:
II. Quantum Computation

• Quantum Algorithms for Optimization and Machine Learning.
• Quantum Computing Experimental Platform
• Quantum Computation using the Quantum Circuit Simulator of DOST-ASTI
• Quantum Algorithm Development
• Quantum Error Correcting Code
• Quantum Decoherence
II. Quantum Materials, Optics and Sensing

• Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Materials for Quantum Devices
• Quantum Sensing
• Qubits Fabrication
• Device Fabrication of Quantum Sensors
Specific Requirements: DOST / DOST-PCIEERD will fund at most five (5) projects
under Quantum Computation with a maximum budget of 30 million per project, and one
(1) project under Quantum Materials, Optics, and Sensing with a maximum budget of 80
million depending on the scope of work being proposed.
L. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) SECTOR
AI PINAS: AI ENABLING SOLUTIONS FOR EMERGING NEEDS
Call Rationale
DOST-PCIEERD covers 21 sectors generally categorized under industry, energy,
emerging technology, and special concerns. The Council has a wide sectoral coverage
that includes almost everything except for health and agriculture which is covered by the
other sectoral councils of DOST. Artificial Intelligence is one of its priority sectors under
emerging technology.
AI is one of PCIEERD’s priority areas because it is tagged as one of the important

technologies that will usher the country to the fourth industrial revolution. Although
considered as powerful agent for good, AI can also disrupt traditional business models
and processes, thereby making it a threat. And in order to maximize the benefits of AI,
there is a need to develop our capability in this area.
In the latest Asia Pacific AI Readiness Index Report, 2021, the Philippines earned an
overall readiness score of 46.3 out of a hundred, ranking ninth among other countries
including Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
To start with the goal of building a community of skilled experts that can increase the
country’s global competitiveness in the field, DOST-PCIEERD initiated its series of
training courses on data science, machine learning, deep learning, and AI in general. This
was done in partnership with MOOCs PH, Coursera, Google Philippines, Thinking
Machines, Inc. and the PCIEERD AI Board of Experts.
The priority areas in this call are based on the Stakeholder’s Consultation last 22
November 2022, which was attended by the PCIEERD AI Board of Experts from the
academe, government, and industry. The call focuses on thematic and mission-driven
applications on artificial intelligence that is relevant for public good.
Call Objective
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are a powerful combination for automating tasks
inside and outside of the factory setting. In recent years, AI has become an increasingly
common presence in robotic solutions, introducing flexibility and learning capabilities in
previously rigid applications. In the global market, major AI investments are on business
and health care followed by finance and cyber security. Other AI applications supported
include government services, recreation, sports, social network, education, smart home,
and public safety, among other applications.
Call Scope
Proposed projects must develop technologies on the following priority areas with specific
applications that will help address pressing national problem such as government
services, banking and finance, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, education,
smart home, among others.
The proposal should support applications on the following topics:
1. Machine / Deep Learning

Target Number of Project/s to be Funded: 1 per topic (PCIEERD-GIA)
• AI for Government Operations and Services Delivery
• AI for Banking and Finance
• AI for Education/Learning
2. Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Real-time Translation System for Multilingual Conversation
3. Computer Vision
• Computer Vision for Safety and Security with Edge Computing
4. Intelligent Robotics
Target No. of Project/s to be Funded: 1 per topic (DOST-GIA)
• Development of Autonomous Underwater Robot
• Local Prototyping of Robot for Radiation Detection, Monitoring, and Radiation
Protection Services
5. Prototypes Demonstrating Emerging AI Platforms

Target No. of Project/s to be Funded: 1 per topic (DOST-GIA)
• Cognitive Computing
• Federated Artificial Intelligence
• Swarm Artificial Intelligence
Specific Requirements:
• To ensure that the research output will be utilized by the target industry or local
regulatory agency, a letter of support / commitment / collaboration must be
secured. The proponent should be able to secure training data sets from the target
partner institution.
SMART CITY
SMART CITY CHALLENGE PH: Sustainability through Innovation in Cities in the
Philippines
Call Rationale
The Department of Science and Technology aims to address challenges of urban and
regional life in cities through the use of science, technology and innovation to enhance
opportunities and address challenges relating to sustainable urban development against
disasters.
The priority topics were based on the stakeholders’ consultations conducted with relevant
LGUs, academe, and government agencies with main goal of integrating the Smart City
initiatives of the Council and develop novel digital solutions.
Call Objectives
The DOST Smart and Sustainable Communities and Cities Framework aims to enhance
research collaboration and to fund excellent research with lasting impact. The specific
objective is to fully exploit the potential of the regions talent pool and maximize the
benefits of an innovation-led economy with the following perspectives:
o Integration of different dimensions of urban sustainability in the framework of the UN
Sustainable Development Goals.
o Co-production - a way to extend research activities to bridge gaps between
knowledge, understanding, and action
o Establish a multidisciplinary research community in digital twinning:
Call Scope
• Digital Twinning
engage and network with stakeholders in academia, industry and government locally and
internationally
Assess and determine what the metro or region needs in terms of research, research
infrastructure and skills to develop a national capability in digital twinning
undertake thought leadership in areas of ethics and human interaction, environmental
sustainability, and security and resilience of digital twinning through publication of white
papers
• Integrated Simulation and Synthesis
• Remote Management and Smart Surveillance
• Internet of Things
• Collaborative Diagnostics with Prescriptive Analytics
• Multidimensional Data Correlation
The following must be considered in the proposal:

5. It should be based on standard sets of data LGUs produce to report in different
offices (DILG mainly). These include financial report, PSA data, land use
cover, infrastructure utilities, facilities, and amenities
4. Level of reliance, access and availability of data to make local leaders’ decisions
and plans, and for people to be aware and partake in the process
4. Should include the development of a web system to curate / manage, and visualize
input data and assessment of results
5. Assessment of readiness should make references to technology in terms of I) need
of LGUs, 2) current level of use or access, 3) availability.
6. Applicants should come from a broad range of disciplines familiar with digital
twinning.
7. We encourage submissions from a research team that has the ability to reach out
across a breadth of disciplines and across the metro or region.
Specific Requirements
4. Present a novel concept or mechanism; or
6. Case of immediate application must be presented;
2. The program integrator / proponent must come from the pilot cities in partnership
with DOST Regional Office and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with proven
capability to conduct R&D projects;
2. Endorsement from the local government unit is required;
2. Collaboration with an industry or government partner committed to provide
counterpart funding is an advantage;
2. Provide details on the technologies to be used. There is no limit to the number of
technologies that may be used.
3. PCIEERD is interested in understanding the range of technologies that communities
are considering as part of their applications to achieve perceived outcome(s). Cite
available DOST technologies that can complement with the project.
Funding
Region IV-A (20M/project)
Metro Iloilo (30M/project)
Mindanao (20M/project)
M. SPACE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (STA) FOR PUBLIC SERVICES
Call Rationale
In the past years, DOST-PCIEERD funded various STA projects for disaster
preparedness and mitigation, resources assessment (agriculture, coastal, forest,
watersheds, and renewable energy), drought and crop assessment and forecasting, as
well as monitoring of reforestation and irrigation projects to help enhance the mandated
agencies in delivering key services for the Filipino people.
To date, we have different available satellite data from freely available satellite data to
various satellite subscriptions and from the country’s own DIWATA satellite, that must be
utilized and/or translated into application to address different issues and improve public
service delivery.
Call Objectives
Proposals should make use of space borne and/or remote sensing technologies like
Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS),
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) for the call scope
or priority areas.
Call Scope
Proposals to be submitted should be aligned with the STA Roadmap including but not
limited to the following priority topics.
• Application of other remote sensing technology

o Develop application for single-photon LiDAR (the next generation of
LiDAR technology for 3D mapping)
o Develop applications using space geodetic techniques such as Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Very Long Baseline Interferometry
(VLBI), Doppler Orbitography and Radio positioning Integrated by
Satellite (DORIS) Satellite Laser Ranging/Lunar Laser Ranging
(SLR/LRR), Satellite altimetry, and Satellite gravimetry
o Develop application from hyperspectral imaging
o Complementation of various remote sensing technologies to be used for
indoor and underground applications
• Development of Earth Observation (EO) Data Cubes and its applications

o Develop Earth Observation (EO) Data Cubes for Big Data Analytics and
Management of EO data
o Development Earth Observation Application Products from the Open
Data Cube addressing Sustainable Development Goals and contributing
to Global Policy Frameworks
o Establishment of web-based or cloud computing services for big data
EO analytics
o Development of thematic applications for EO Data Cubes
• Small satellite subsystem or components for research and applications
o Conduct of research on small satellite subsystem or components for
various applications (e.g. M2M/IoT enabled satellite, AI for onboard
systems)
o Broaden the data access and processing, and small satellite
development (including manufacture, assembly, integration, and testing)
capabilities to regional universities, research institutions, and local
industry through R&D
Development of laboratory-based and/or ground-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
to establish the system focusing on phase array antenna and signal processing of
SAR.The priority topics identified were based on the following stakeholders’
consultations, surveys and references:
i. R&D Consultation Meeting with UP Training Center for Applied
Geodesy and Photogrammetry, December 20, 2022
ii. Harmonization of DOST-PCIEERD and DOST-ASTI Roadmaps on
STA, Electronics, ICT, and Quantum Technology, December 15,
2022.
iii. Space Technology Application Baseline Survey conducted October
1-9, 2021
Requirements: Proposals should be submitted with a letter of support from the target
beneficiaries or adopters for sustainability. PCIEERD will fund at most five (5) projects
with a budget of 5-10 Million per year per project. A clear technology pathway must be
also submitted.
Emerging Technologies for Virology and Vaccine Research and Development

Call scope
In addition to the call of the Process Sector on Virology and Vaccine R&D, a
multidisciplinary program and project that uses emerging technologies such as material
science, nanotechnology, molecular biology, biophysics, optics, photonics, and
instrumentation, informatics, electronics, ICT systems and integration, among other
disciplines to design and develop tools for the creation of new vaccines against emerging,
re-emerging, and endemic pathogens shall be supported.
Call Requirements
Proposals to be submitted should be aligned to relevant policies and roadmaps.
Budgetary requirements should be commensurate of the proposed scope and coverage
of the proposal.
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Series. 311 Institute
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Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development, Department of
Science and Technology (DOST-PCIEERD)
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impedance technique: A review, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 33, Part 8, 2020,
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SGV&Co. Inc. Emerging Technology Roadmaps and Action Plan. 2020-2024

commissioned by the DOST Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging
Technology Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology
(DOST-PCIEERD)
N. ENVIRONMENT SECTOR
Theme: Innovative Green Technologies for Sustainable Environment and Circular

Economy
Call Overview
The 2025 Call for Proposals under the Environment Sector focuses on the three sub-
sectors, namely: (1) water quality/wastewater treatment and management, (2) air quality,
and (3) solid waste management. These topics would like to address pressing national
problems by providing solutions through programs for the prevention and control of water
pollution, air pollution and innovative solutions to plastic wastes, respectively.
In addition, the three (3) roadmaps of the Environment sector of PCIEERD namely, S&T
Water Environment Roadmap, S&T Clean Air Roadmap and Sustainable S&T Solid
Waste Management Roadmap which were developed with collaborative efforts among
National Government Agencies (NGAs), academe, non-government organization and
other stakeholders, will serve as basis for the development of new programs and
projects to be included in the Call. The updated roadmap (2022-2040) sets the direction
of each sub-sector which is also aligned with the different national programs such as the
DOST’s Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA 2017-2022)
and the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) to complement the SDG 2030
Agenda and Ambisyon Natin 2040.
• Letter of Commitment from an industry/government partner or end user. Specific

involvement must be identified in the letter (e.g. investor in technology
development, adopter of the R&D output) as well as their counterpart support in
project implementation (e.g., funding, or in-kind donation – equipment, personnel
technical support, provisions for service facility)
o If their counterpart is the use of the facility, estimated amount should be
reflected in the LIB and the schedule on the use of the facility is shown in
the workplan
o If their counterpart is the personnel technical support, the number and the
estimated salary for their period of participation is shown in the LIB and in
the workplan
o If they plan to adopt the technology, initial plan on the adoption should be
reflected in the detailed sustainability plan after project completion
• Detailed Risk Management Plan
• Detailed Sustainability Plan after the Project Completion
• Technology Roadmap. A clear roadmap of project activities and outputs
• Socio-economic impact including the estimated level of increase in productivity and
income of the laboratory, client firms, and industries through the project
• Data on how the project can contribute to the improvement of environmental
conditions by including any possible environmental impact from the proposal
• Incorporate the socio-cultural, political, health and economic implications of
managing pollution, impact to the industry and its target outcome
• Provide scientific data and conduct prior art search/technology vetting to support
the research
• For project leaders with on-going projects, updated reports for their respective
projects should be submitted (i.e., technical progress and terminal and audited
financial report). For completed projects, clearance from the funding agency from
any obligations under the project.
• Research outputs must lead to S&T policy formulations and decision support
systems for sustainability
Program 1: National Research and Development Program for the Prevention and
Control of Water Pollution
Call Rationale
The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275) aims to protect the
country's water bodies from pollution from land-based sources (industries and
commercial establishments, agriculture and community/household activities). It
provides for a comprehensive and integrated strategy to prevent and minimize
pollution through a multi-sectoral and participatory approach involving all the
stakeholders. Under Section 24 of the Philippine Clean Water Act, Pollution
Research and Development Programs, it states that, the DENR in coordination with
the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), other concerned agencies and
academic research institutions, shall establish a “National Research and
Development Program for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution.” As
part of the said program, the DOST shall conduct and promote the coordination and
acceleration of research, investigation, experiments, training, survey and studies
relating to the causes, extent, prevention and control of pollution among concerned
government agencies and research institutions.
Call Scope
1. R&D for Wastewater Reuse as input for the establishment of water quality
standards
2. Pilot Demonstration of treatment / rehabilitation / remediation technologies (AI-
based treatment, resource recovery, membranes)
3. Development of Rapid Test Kits for detection of pathogens in wastewater
Call Objectives
The main objective of this call is to give special emphasis to research and
development of improved methods and development of innovative technologies
having industry-wide application for water quality management and pollution control. It
is important to note that the program/project should be holistic in approach, closed
loop technological interventions that are low-cost/cost effective and innovative, multi-
disciplinary or transdisciplinary to foster collaborative learning and inclusive solutions
development with all stakeholders. The research should provide scientific data to
support/lead to policy formulations and updating of the Philippine
Clean Water Act and its implementing rules and regulation, DENR Administrative
Order 2016-08.
Note: PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 5-7 projects not to exceed Php145M
Program 2: National Research and Development Program for the Prevention and
Control of Air Pollution
Call Rationale
The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749) outlines the
government’s measures to reduce air pollution and incorporate environmental
protection into its development plans. Under the ‘Implementing Rules and
Regulations for Philippine Clean Air Act, the Air Pollution Research and Development
Program, Section 1 states that a “National Research and Development Program
for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution, the DENR through its bureau, in
coordination with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), other agencies,
the private sector, the academe, NGOs and POs shall, establish a National Research
and Development Program for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution.”
These agencies should align their efforts to come up with the national R&D program
for air pollution prevention and control. The prevention and control of air pollution
studies should be backed-up with scientific data gathered by the said
institutions. There is an immediate need to monitor the effects and impacts of
particulate matter at high time resolution, especially those with small diameters (e.g.,
PM2.5, ultrafine particles, UFPs) that significantly influence human health and the
environment. Thus, development of real-time PM assessment tools / devices is also a
recommendation to help reduce the health impacts of PM. Additionally, mobile
sources remain the largest source of emissions in the country (2018). Emissions from
mobile sources increased from 65% in 2015 to 74% in 2018. Managing mobile
sources for emerging megacities are also becoming a challenge, due to the
dependence on motorized modes of transportation, and availability of more affordable
motor-vehicles which enhanced substantially the traffic volume. Based on the National
Air Quality Status Report (2016-2018), the monitoring capacity remains to be ~100
stations nationwide, and a major challenge is the nearing obsolescence of some of
the equipment. Thus, it will be imperative to develop more monitoring stations together
with DENR, particularly roadside measurement cabins, to fully capture the variability
of pollutants generated from vehicular activities. Overall, despite the consolidated
efforts to improve air quality status, there are still remaining challenges and needed
actions in air quality management.
Call Scope
1. Development of real-time spatio-temporal emission inventory, monitoring and
ambient air quality forecasting
2. R&D for locally developed emission factors and standards
3. Cost-effective air pollution treatment technologies focusing on abatement
4. Development of Green House Gas (GHG) emission monitoring & assessment
tools and protocols (e.g., carbon meter, etc.)
5. Development of GHG capture & mitigation technologies
Call Objectives
The proposals to be submitted should be able to develop technologies that will support
new interdisciplinary research and innovation that will tackle Sec. 15. Air Pollution
Research and Development Program i.e., establish a National Research and
Development Program for the prevention and control of air pollution. Proposals
should give special emphasis to research and development of improved methods and
development of innovative technologies having industry-wide application for the
prevention and control of air pollution.
Note: PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 7 projects not to exceed Php150M

Program 3: Innovative Solutions to Solid Waste Management
Call Rationale
The Philippines’ generation of solid wastes has been increasing directly proportional
to the country’s population and economic activity with infrastructure development and
modernization among other factors. In the National Solid Waste Management
Status Report for CY 2008-2018, basing on the per capita rate of 0.40 and annual
projected population, the projected amount of waste generated in the year 2020 is
16,628,026 metric tons. It must be noted that the data projection was pre-COVID-19
Pandemic and before the surge of consumer’s shift to online purchase. DENR reports
that the Philippines has endeavored to improve its management of solid waste through
the passage of RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
which provides for a systematic, comprehensive and ecological waste management
program to ensure the protection of the public health and the environment. In the
recently conducted Webinar titled EU-ASEAN: GreenTech & Innovation Mapping
Dialogue: Green Technologies for Plastic Value Chain Management, it was
presented that currently, 52.31% of the wastes generated are biodegradable wastes,
27.78% recyclable wastes, 17.98% residual wastes and 1.93% are special wastes.
residential sector contributes about 56.7% of the generated wastes, while commercial
establishments is at 27.1%, institutional establishments at 12.1% and the 4.1% comes
from industrial establishments. Meanwhile, the LGU’s compliance rate to RA 9003
remains very low. Out of 42,000 barangays only 31% has established Material
Recovery Facilities (MRF) despite the mandate of the law for every barangay to put
up MRFs. While the country’s compliance to sanitary landfill (SLF) is around 22-24%
although increasing, still falling behind the mandate of RA 9003. To address solid
waste management concerns, the National Solid Waste Management Committee
(NSWMC) initiates food waste management program, development of composting
guidelines and energy recovery for the biodegradable wastes; increase recovery for
recycling wastes and promotion of recycling for recyclable wastes; initiatives for arts
and crafts, alternative technologies (i.e., construction materials like hollow blocks, eco-
bricks, lumber, roads) and energy recovery (RDF, Fuel, Electricity) for residual wastes;
hazardous wastes management at City/Municipal Centers (DENR), medical waste
management program of DOH and lastly, proper Sanitary Landfill disposal for special
wastes.
However, despite the efforts and 21 years after RA 9003 was passed into law, solid
waste management remains a major problem in the country especially in urban areas
like megacities (e.g., Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao). In 2015, a report was published by
Ocean Conservancy and McKinsey Center for Business and Environment, where
the Philippines was ranked 3rd as the biggest source of plastics leaking into the
oceans; This study should be validated by local research with actual sampling and
analysis. Plastics per se has its many advantages, is very cheap and easy to produce
compared to other materials. Sadly, these same features are the same reasons for
the mismanagement of this material. Single-use plastics from products sold by
conglomerates, such as bags, bottle labels, and straws end up not being recycled
and worse, sometimes end up mismanaged. Every year, our country contributes 1.88
million tons of "mismanaged plastic waste". Majority of these are made of
Polypropylene or PP. It is a heat-resistant plastic commonly used in food and
beverage packaging. When it is dumped in the sea, over time it breaks down into small
plastic particles or “microplastics”. A study published in Marine Pollution
Bulletin entitled “Microplastics in marine sediments and rabbitfish
(Siganus fuscescens) from selected coastal areas of Negros Oriental,
Philippines” analyzed 120 rabbitfish (Siganid fuscescens) bought from local
fishermen in the cities of Dumaguete and Bais and in the towns
of Manjuyod and Ayungon, all part of the Tañon Strait protected seascape, a major
fishing area in the province of Negros Oriental. The study found that nearly half of the
fish samples had microplastics present in their digestive
systems. Therefore, confirming that microplastics have been introduced into the
human food chain. The impact of ingesting microplastics has yet to be determined.
With the provided study results, data and the current situation where every household
is generating infectious wastes e.g., facemasks while online shopping is being highly
practiced resulting to the influx in the volume of single-used plastics, it can be inferred
that significantly, there is a predominant need for innovative, affordable and or
compact technology solutions for solid waste management.
Call Objective
The objective of this call is to support inter-disciplinary research to understand the

risks that solid waste pollution poses and provide technological interventions.
Therefore, this call requires the proposals to address the key gaps and to incorporate
the socio-cultural, political, health and economic implications of managing pollution
while providing scientific data that will support and lead to formulations of policies.
Call Scope
The R&D initiatives may include the following potential study areas:
1. Value-adding studies of Wastes from Electrical & Electronic products (WEE)
2. Development of technologies/strategies for marine litter prevention and
reduction from point & non-point sources
3. Establishment of Recyclability/Biodegradability Testing Facility and
development of database of Recyclables and Recyclables with Potential for
Recycling including Plastics
Note: PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 5 projects not to exceed Php210M

O. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION (DRR-
CCA)
Call Rationale
The Philippines, because of its location, is vulnerable to numerous natural disasters and
climate change causes which result to catastrophic loss of lives and property each year.
In fact, the Philippines ranks 1st in the World Risk Index for Natural Disasters according
to a study done by the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human
Security (UNU-EHS) in 2022 and 2nd in the Global Climate Risk Index as of 2018.
Lessening the impact and/or reducing our different communities’ vulnerability to the
harmful effects of natural disasters and climate change over the years has remained one
of DOST’s primary goals over the years. These threats have ranged from multi-natural
hazard such as tsunami, earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, typhoons,
thunderstorms, severe wind, heavy rains, and floods as well as climate-induced hazard
such as extreme weather phenomena (heatwaves, droughts, frost, hail, intense storms,
etc), temperature rise, changes in precipitation patterns and sea level rise.
The Disaster Mitigation (DM) Sector is a priority for PCIEERD and is aligned with the
Harmonized National R&D Agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation (DRR and CCA). The DOST, in consultation with government and private
research and development institutions, the academe, industry and other concerned
agencies, prepared the Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022 to
ensure that results of S&T endeavors are geared towards and are utilized in areas of
maximum economic and social benefit for the people. It is divided into five (5) sectors:
Basic Research; Agriculture Aquatic and Natural Resources; Health; Industry, Energy and
Emerging Technology; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. The
formulation of the HNRDA is in line with the DOST’s mandate of providing central
direction, leadership and coordination of the scientific and technological efforts in the
country. The priority programs also aim to help contribute to the attainment of the
following Sustainable Development Goals as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development, specifically:
1. Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable

industrialization and foster innovation.
2. Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and
sustainable.
3. Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Program Description and Roadmap Creation
The DRR-CCA program has three (3) Sub-Programs as follows:
1. Multi-Hazard Assessment Tools and Systems

Various multi-natural hazard and exposure maps have been created such as
Tsunami Susceptibility Maps, Earthquake Hazard Maps, Seismicity Maps, Philippine
Fault Zones, Volcano Hazard Maps, Rainfall-induced and Earthquake- induced Landslide
Maps, Typhoon Tracks Map, Heavy Rains, Severe Wind, Flood Maps and Drought Maps.
Due to these outputs, it is also now possible to generate near-real-time multi-
hazard reports for tsunami, earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, typhoons, severe
wind, heavy rains and floods. These maps can be used for further research and other
applications to DRR-CCA.
2. Vulnerability Assessment, Risk and Warning Communication Systems
With the generation of reference maps mentioned above, addressing, and assessing
local vulnerabilities to help planners and managers mitigate the impacts of natural
hazards and disasters are easier. Mandated agencies, through developers and
programmers, are also able to create warning communication systems thru integrated
web-based and mobile phone-based warning and information systems. In this way,
there is an enhancement of the capabilities of high and moderately vulnerable
communities to assess, and national and local risks to mitigate and quantify the impacts,
and damages due to natural hazards.
3. Localization of observation and Forecasting Tools & Monitoring Networks
Across several projects, locally developed/manufactured, cost-effective sensors and

prototype instruments for effective monitoring of Disaster Risk Reduction- Climate
Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA) related events have also been made.
In consideration of the above, the DRR-CCA S&T Program has essentially accomplished
the following for the period 2010-2021:
1. Enhanced capacity of the high and moderately vulnerable communities to

assess and address local risks to mitigate and quantify the impacts, and damages
due to natural hazards.
2. Developed/fabricated an improved and enhanced all-hazards monitoring and

forecasting through an accessible and reliable, real-time to near-real time end-to-
end risk communication systems.
3. Locally developed/manufactured, cost-effective sensors and instruments

prototype for effective monitoring of DRR-CCA related events.
4. Locally fabricated and upgraded monitoring system, tools & techniques for
risk assessment.
5. Established and reliable observation and operating systems for disaster

management
PCIEERD’s DM Sector conducts the internal program development for DRR-CCA- related
Hazards thru a cyclic process. First, Project Managers revisit and/or reassess the current
roadmap draft specifically regarding yearly call topics and themes, expected milestone
indicators, requested funding amount and overall strategies vis-à-vis expected overall
outcome. Next, copies of the roadmaps are sent and are vetoed by agencies with
research and development mandates regarding CCA which include but are not limited to:
1. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (DOST- PAGASA)
2. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST- PHIVOLCS)
3. Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST- ASTI)
4. Climate Change Commission (CCC)
5. Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Mines and Geosciences
Bureau ((DENR)- MGB)
6. Climate Change Services (DENR-CCS)
7. Academe (State Universities and Colleges and Higher Education Institutes)
Once initial comments and inputs are generated from these agencies, a Focus Group
Discussion (FGD) is conducted per agency or similar agencies for further discussion and
validation of data. A major deliverable of the FGD is generation of additional call topics/
research gaps/ specific R&D intervention needed that are not yet identified in the current
draft of the roadmap as well as the prioritization of said call topics per year and tentative
funding amount to be allotted for the said call. During the FGD, other information are also
generated such as potential implementing agencies, potential program/ project leaders,
potential collaborators/partners, facilities and equipment needed. Call topics are then
generated from said date and divided into regular call topics and/or directed call topics.
In 2021, there were two (2) rounds of FGDs conducted, one in February and one in
September. FGDs done in February was the basis for the CCA Call Topics during the
May-June Call for Proposals while the one in September was the basis for the special
Call for Proposal done in December and again in May-June of 2022. For the 2023 funding,
all FGDs were done from October to November this year, in preparation for the Call for
Proposals on May- June next year. All inputs from the previous FGDs were the basis in
the creation of the current version of the DRR-CCA Roadmap.
Call Objectives
The objective of this call is to alleviate the effects of disaster and climate change
through enhancing the current methodologies, technologies and capabilities of the
mandated agencies such as PAGASA, PHIVOLCS and DENR-MGB. Specifically, the call
should address concerns and research gaps relating to seismic, hydrometeorologic and
climate- related hazards.
Total Allocation for 2024 – 2025: Total PhP 450,000.000.00
Scope
R&D Priority Areas for CFP 2025
1. Disaster Risk Reduction (Total: 370M)
a. Tsunami (2-3 Projects at Total: 20M)

• Tsunami Hazard Modelling, Exposure Database Development, and Impact
Assessment (20M)
b. Earthquakes (2-3 Projects at Total: 20M)
• Quantifying Earthquake Impacts (Damages, Casualties and Losses) (20M)
c. Volcanic (1-2 Project at Total: 30M)
• Geomorphological mapping and modeling of Active Volcanoes (30M)
d. Tropical Cyclones (3 Programs with 2-4 subcomponent projects at Total: 110M)
• Typhoon Structure Change Modelling (20M)
• Muti-hazard Impact-based Forecasting Approaches, with tentative sub-
projects: (30M)
o Flood, landslide (with MGB), storm surge translation to risk
o Socio-economic benefit of met services
• Detection/ Mapping/ Monitoring/ EWS for Micro-weather Forecasting (60M)
o Cloud/Thunderstorm High-resolution Near real- time Detection
o Ship Route Gale Warning Visualization
o Composite radar Visualization w/ Ship Tracking capability
o Bow Echo Detection for Tornado Warning
e. Landslides (3-4 Projects at Total: 30M)
• Rainfall threshold analysis for landslide hazard mapping and modelling for
various geological and geomorphological conditions (30M)
f. Floods and heavy Rains (2 Programs at Total: 60M)
• Development of operational hydrodynamic model for operational flood
forecasting and warning for major river basins of the Philippines (30M)
• Coupled Atmosphere-Hydrological (WRF-WRFHydro) for Flood Forecasting
(30M)
g. Multi- hazard/ Cross-cutting (3-5 Projects at 100M)
• Updating of the exposure database nationwide specifically for seismic and
hydrometeorologic hazards (100M)
2. Climate Change Adaptation (4 Projects at Total: 80M)
• Impact-based Forecasting focusing on probabilistic Forecasting, Modeling and
Risk Assessment (80M) for:
o Flooding
o Landslides
o Storm Surge
ANNEX A
DOST-PCIEERD Call for Proposals under its Priority Programs
P. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
I. FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC CREATIONS
Call Rationale
The 2022 Global Innovation Index (GII) reported that the Philippines maintained its
position as one of the countries in the middle-income group that performed above
expectation for level development in terms of innovation. As one of the 2022 Innovation
Achievers and ranking 2nd in High Tech exports, the Philippines exhibited notable
improvement and performs on innovation outputs at comparable levels to high-income
group economies like Lithuania and Greece with a lower level of innovation inputs. It was
noted that the three innovation pillars, Business sophistication, Knowledge and
technology outputs and creative output are contributory to the catch up in the Index.
Parallel to GII ranking of the country, the renewed appetite and commitment on the
Creative Industries has been felt in the past few years with 2022 as the year wherein the
Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (PCID) or RA 11904. The PCID mandates
the creation of a long-term plan for the promotion and development of creative industries.
The various aspects leading to the maintained position in the GII’s innovation pillars and
the changing policy that are beneficial to the industry are significant factors to steer
research and innovation on areas that will help the Creative Industries sector. It is against
this setting that the Council is providing support to programs and projects that will
contribute to future innovative waves and ensure that they are aligned with the priorities
of the Creative Industries’ Functional and Aesthetic Creations specifically on the areas on
Footwear, Furniture, Heritage, Jewelry and Musical Instruments.
Call Objective
The Call generally aims to provide support to qualified S&T research proposals on
programs and projects with innovation and provide solutions to identified priority areas of
the creative industries sector particularly on areas footwear, furniture, heritage, jewelry,
and musical instruments.
Specifically,
1. To increase research and innovation that are relevant to future innovation waves
in the creative industries sector
2. To spur collaboration across innovation stakeholders in the Creative Industries and
encourage long-term R&D partnerships between academe, research and
development agencies, creative enterprises, and other stakeholders.
3. To encourage development of homegrown technology and technological
capabilities that are relevant to the sector
I. Footwear Design and Innovation Program

ANNEX A
The footwear industry is considered a mature and stable industry in the county but
noted to be heavily concentrating on subcontracting arrangements with foreign and
large domestic companies that produces branded footwear and has always shied
away from venturing into exports. As part of the creative industries sectors, the
industry has been steadfast despite the pandemic. In the 2022 focus group
discussions and validation, results indicated that the S&T roadmap of the Footwear
Sector remains within the sector’s intended future directions. As indicated in the
roadmap, the industry will benefit from interventions of the science-based research to
address the gaps particularly on the availability of quality and affordable raw materials,
technologies that will improve productivity such as digital applications and software.
Target Program/Projects: 5
Call Scope
The program covers project proposals incorporating innovative solutions and research
in material innovation on the following areas/priorities:
• Integration of indigenous-related technologies in R&D
• Development and application of local raw materials for footwear design and
parts
• Local software application for footwear design and production
• 3D application technologies for Footwear design and parts
II. Furniture Applications and Design Program
The Philippine Furniture industry has been gaining traction in the international trade
because of its known talent on craftmanship, handmade work, hand finishing, and
design. The industry is gearing towards attaining its goal of sustainable growth through
availability of sustainable and environment-friendly raw materials and establishment
of supply hubs for semi-process materials.
To catalyze the industry’s productivity through S&T, the Creative Industries sector is
calling for proposal for material manipulation and technology innovations that can
be utilized by the furniture sector for their design and production of their products and
furniture parts/implements. This year’s call is a response to the gaps and challenges
of the industry that was manifested in their sector reports to DTI, previous focus group
discussions and the inputs of the industry during the special hearing of the House of
Representatives in 2022 for the Furniture Industry.
Target Program/Projects: 2
Call Scope
ANNEX A
Project proposals to be submitted are expected to incorporate innovative solutions
and research in material innovation that will cover the following areas/priorities:
• Integrating indigenous-related technologies in R&D
• Development and application of local raw materials including but not limited to
wood and non-wood to furniture and furnishing
• Green and smart furniture technologies
• Asian-based ergonomic design and parts
• 3D application technologies
• Local software and tools for design and makers
III. Jewelry Design and Innovations
The worldwide jewelry industry is expected to expand by 2030 and despite the
recession and financial crisis, consumer preferences are leaning towards branded or
established brand jewelries due to unique design, trustworthiness, and authenticity.
Technology played an important role in transforming the international industry scene,
from technologies on mining to 3D printing, cloud solutions and e-commerce platforms
prompting the growth of the jewelry industry. However, the local industry is yet to
catch up despite the reported abundance supply of gold and silver, source availability
of semi-precious stones such as jade and onyx, south sea pearls and other cultured
pearls.
The Philippine jewelry is composed of two sectors: fine jewelry and costume jewelry.
For this year’s call, the focus will be on fine jewelry designs and innovation.
Reports1 and 2020 Creative Industries Summit and FGD stated that the fine jewelry
making is still dependent on labor-intensive production which is still a manual
production or hand operated tools (mano-mano) although there are a few that already
acquired casting machines and wax injectors. Through research and development,
the technologies from the projects and programs will contribute on improving the
productivity of the industry and increase the interest of the next generation to continue
the business hence the retention of traditional crafts using professionalized technical
skills.
Total Program/Projects: 1
Call Scope
The call will prioritize funding of Research and development program/projects on the
following:
• Fine Jewelry technologies including design, production, innovation, and safety
• Digital technologies including software, applications and other relevant
technologies for Fine Jewelry making
IV. Music Instruments Innovations

ANNEX A
The pandemic has emphasized our relationship with music. With home confinement
and isolations, the musical related events worldwide were expected to decline but
music found a different platform and most shifted to digital. The music did not
standstill, and so does the use of musical instruments. In the Philippines, music
mirrors the diversity of the Filipino culture. DOST PCIEERD has already initiated
through different projects on bamboo the innovation on musical instruments.
Addressing the challenges highlighted during the FGD with stakeholders last
December 2022, the call for proposal signifies the continuity of providing support
through research and development to the local music industry including but not limited
to the project and programs that will be applicable to our local musical instruments.
Target program/project: 1
Call Scope
The call will prioritize funding of R&D program/project focusing on Development and
Design of Musical Instruments in relation to the following areas:
• Digital technologies relevant to musical instruments including but not limited to
standardization, design, software, mobile applications, and virtual simulation
• Technologies for protection/ maintenance of instruments
• Development of ergonomic instruments (i.e, instruments for children)
• Green packaging technologies for musical instruments
V. Cultural Heritage: Preservation and Recovery
Culture heritage is shaped by the community, and an inheritance from the previous
generations. It is the driver of cultural and creativity of the locality. The Philippines
cultural heritage is rich and diverse. While policy and laws are in place to preserve the
cultural heritage, the role of science in the preservation and recovery has yet to be
emphasized and realized. With the advancement of technologies, research, and
development projects/ programs will provide available sustainable management of the
preservation and recovery of our cultural heritage.
Various Philippines laws2 covers the preservation and recovery of heritage. For this
year’s call, the call will focus on research and innovations by supporting projects on
appropriate technologies and/or methods or processes that will enhance the
preservation and recovery of our heritage.
Target program/project: 1
Call Scope
The call will prioritize funding of R&D program/project that will focus on the following:
ANNEX A
• Technologies and innovation including methods/procedure on historical
building recoveries
• Technology-aided cultural heritage and structures preservation
ANNEX A
II. GAME, ANIMATION, AND FILM CLUSTER
Call Rationale
The Creative Industry is considered as one of the growing sectors in the global economy
which contributes significantly to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of developed countries.
The Philippines is among the developing countries with rich cultural heritage and pool of
creative talents that can potentially boost the economy through its creative goods. The
country has the potential to be a creative hub in Asia through developing the different
creative industries including the game, animation, and film.
In 2022, the Philippines ranks 58th among the 132 economies featured in the Global
Innovation Index in terms of creative outputs. To improve the ranking in this pillar,
innovation investments must be effectively translated into more and higher-quality
creative outputs including intangible assets, creative goods and services, and online
creativity. To achieve this, the Council will support applied research and development
projects that will address pressing concerns and strengthen the current capabilities of the
local creative industries, particularly the game, animation, and film development sector.
This is in coherence with the research and development and innovation support provided
by the Department of Science and Technology for the creative industries as specified in
Section 12 Chapter IV of RA 11904, otherwise known as the Philippine Creative Industry
Development Act. This is to finally achieve the vision of making the country the top
creative economy in ASEAN in terms of size and value driving competitiveness and
attractiveness of the local creative talent and content in the international market.
The priority topics identified were based on the following stakeholders’ consultations:
- Stakeholders’ Consultation in Animation Sector, August 5, 2022
Participants: Animation Council of the Philippines Inc., Animation Vertigo Asia,
Creative Content Creators Association of the Philippines Inc., Taktyl Studios,
Kampilan Productions, Treston International College, Ateneo de Naga University,
Malayan Colleges Laguna, and Negros Occidental Language and IT Center
- Stakeholders’ Consultation in Game Development Sector, Sept. 1 and 9, 2022
Participants: Game Developers Association of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila
University, University of the Cordilleras, Western Institute of Technology, De La Salle
University, Occidental Mindoro State College, University of the East, Philippine
Science High School System, Far Eastern University, De La Salle – College of St.
Benilde, University of Makati, CyberCraft Philippines Association, Minnapad, Mata
Technologies Inc., Imagine Realities Inc., WBagadion Consulting Inc., EIAPI, NEM
PH, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Department of Trade and Industry
- Stakeholders’ Consultation in Film Development Sector, November 17, 2022
Participant: Film Development Council of the Philippines
Call Objective
The main objective of this call is to support research and development projects in creative
industries particularly in game, animation, and film development sectors that will address
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the needs and strengthen the local capabilities in terms of facilities and services, human
resources, R&D technologies, and/or S&T policies.
Call Scope
Creative industries have been interlinked and heavily influenced by information and
communication technologies (ICT) including artificial intelligence, Internet-of-Things,
cloud computing, big data analytics, extended reality, wearables, and intelligent interfaces
among others, which are still considered in the Philippines as emerging technologies.
These ICT tools will not only address the need but will also drive economic
transformations and disruptions in the creative sector in the coming years.
To enable innovations, this call targets to support applied research projects on the
following topics:
Program 1: GAME-ONE – Game Apps and Metaverse Ecosystem for Online and
Novel Experiences
▪ Development of Serious Games and Gamification Apps for Tertiary Education,
Corporate Sector, Banking, and Cultural Preservation
Currently, PCIEERD already supported projects on developing serious games as
learning tool for primary and secondary education particularly in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health, STEM, and Social Studies and even for tourism
and cultural heritage preservation. Since serious game apps were shown to improve
student engagement, motivation, and retention of knowledge and schools are now
infusing serious game applications in the new curriculum, more serious game apps
shall be explored and developed but this time for tertiary education, corporate sector,
banking, and cultural preservation.
▪ Development of Input Modalities for Extended Reality App Simulation and

Training
Extended reality is a universal term inclusive to immersive learning technologies such
as virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. These technologies extend
reality by simulating the real world through digital materials providing multisensory
environment for more interactive technical training programs. This is practically
applicable to high-risk industries allowing safe experiential learning and providing
convenience to scale and reuse.
▪ Development of Metaverse Platform with Digital Marketplace

A metaverse marketplace is a platform trading digital assets such as virtual lands, in-
game assets, and other non-fungible tokens (NFTs). All transactions done on the
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platform are based on blockchain technology. It offers a way to enable consumers to
buy, sell, or trade NFT art, digital images, GIFs, audios, videos, gaming assets, and
virtual real estate and explore products and services interactively. It also allows users
to attend virtual galleries, explore game previews, attend presentations, conduct
conferences, join live auction through avatars, and other unique online experiences.
Program 2: CInEMA – Creative Inventions Enhancing Moviemaking and Animation

The following R&D projects may be proposed towards the establishment of Interactive
Moviemaking Facility and Creative Innovation Hub for Graphics Design and Motion
Capture:
▪ Development of Motion Capture Technology for Facial, Body, and Hand

Gestures
Motion capture is a core part of modern film, game, and app development.
Traditionally, motion capture requires special equipment, cameras, studios, and
software. Recently, researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that
works with any off-the-shelf camera to track face, hand, and body gestures,
eliminating the need for markers on bodysuits. This markerless motion capture
technology will allow animators and filmmakers to animate characters easily and in
real-time.
▪ Integration of Artificial Intelligence in 3D Animation and Character Simulation

Artificial intelligence and advanced physics simulation are now being integrated to
create more realistic animations offering a better alternative to the tedious and labor
intensive method of traditional keyframe animation. Using deep learning, a character
control system is being developed to assist characters to walk, run, jump, avoid
obstacles, and carry objects using simple control commands in real-time. This allows
creation of virtual worlds filled with naturally behaving characters which go beyond
video games and animated films.
▪ Process R&D on Graphics Design and Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI)

The art of computer graphics is highly technical and often requires hundreds of highly
skilled artists. Hence, research and development on the process of graphics design
would be beneficial for animators to easily achieve a certain creative look and feel.
Moreover, advancements in computer-generated imagery technology would assist the
local moviemakers to create a more realistic special effects. Aside from film
development, CGI software may also be explored in anatomical modelling,
architectural design, engineering, and other interactive simulation and visualization.
▪ Development of Algorithmic Video Editing

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Algorithmic video editing is now being used to assist editors with footage organization
and rough cutting. Recently, researchers were able to develop an algorithm designed
to choose the best shots and string them together with continuity. While the future of
post-production will not likely fall to the robots anytime soon, the applications for
algorithmic film technology are becoming more practical that tech-savvy editors can
use to optimize the post-production workflow.
▪ Development of 3D Pre-visualization Software

3D Pre-visualization (pre-viz) revolutionizes the pre-production value chain by
integrating fully immersive digital replicas of the physical sets or locations to be used
on a live-action production before the actual cameras begin to roll. The digital
playgrounds of 3D pre-viz provide filmmakers the time and space to explore and
experiment without incurring unnecessary expenses. With 3D pre-viz software and
game engines, directors can better refine visual designs, production designers can
increase construction precision, directors of photography can take the guesswork out
of technical solutions, and producers can optimize the logistical flow of the entire
production.
▪ Application of High-End Real-Time Rendering Technologies

Real-time rendering is a powerhouse technical solution that allows changes to a digital
environment to be made near instantaneously without the tediously long render times.
By being able to both see and alter the interactions between physical and digital
components in real time, filmmakers can work faster with more precision and more
options for experimentation. From traditional animation to green screen, real-time
rendering is now shaping the future of filmmaking technology.
▪ Prototyping of Autonomous Drone Cinematography System

Drones have made capturing aerial footage more convenient and accessible.
However, shooting cinematic motion videos using a drone is challenging because it
requires users to analyze dynamic scenarios while operating the controller. Today,
researchers have developed autonomous drone cameras specifically designed to film
live actions with all the necessary knowledge of filmmaking, camera angles, and
techniques. The developed prototypes are also provisioned with the ability to avoid
obstacles in flight and capture moving objects which are basically needed to produce
unique shots and make a good film as compared to static cameras.
▪ Development of Interactive Moviemaking Technology

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With the drift of film history into greater realism and higher audience immersion
interests, interactive films are now emerging allowing viewers to take control of the
outcome of the story. With the customized movie experience, through downloadable
standalone app, it is expected that several movies in the future will appear with custom
plots and visuals presenting an innovative entertainment choice and unique
storytelling narrative for the general audience.
▪ Volume Technology for Immersive Digital Filmmaking

Volume technology refers to the usage of massive LED walls to display pre-recorded
images in the background of a shot while live-action elements are filmed in the
foreground – a process designed to achieve a seamless, in-camera composition of
physical and digital components. Instead of the conventional green screen, the
technology involves filming actors and practical set pieces while surrounded by a high-
definition LED video wall displaying computer-generated backdrops. By combining the
game engine, real-time rendering, and video wall technology, the Volume offers an
easily customizable and highly immersive digital filmmaking solution, speeding up
production times and amplifying the reality of visual effects.
Program 3: IIMiG – Innovations for Intelligent Music Generation

The following R&D projects may be proposed towards the establishment of Creative
Innovation Hub for Audio-Post Production:
▪ Automatic Music Generation and AI-Assisted Sound Engineering

Audio-postproduction software for automatic soundtrack generation has been recently
developed to streamline the process of implementing audio into films. The technology
will help sound engineers to rapidly locate and apply sounds in scene footages
considering sync points, genre, and intensity, providing an infinite range of alternate
compositions.
▪ Prototyping of Personalized Sound Control Technology

Personalized sound control technology is a loudspeaker technology that brings only
the target sound to the listener without causing sound leakage. It can be applied in
cars, in movie theaters, or even in airplanes enabling passengers to listen to different
music or watch different movies without using earphones or without others in the room
hearing them.
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Q. UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS
Call Rationale
Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UVS), particularly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), are still
among the latest technology trends sweeping across and disrupting a broad spectrum of
industries. For more than a decade in the global market, UVS has been the face of
intelligence, disaster response and assessment, warfare/military, humanitarian relief,
among others. With the inclusion of the land and sea applications, the benefits of
unmanned systems will extend beyond these sectors.
Currently, the UAV industry in the Philippines is comprised of technology & service
providers, users, hobbyists/enthusiasts, technology developers from research and
academic institutions, UAV parts & component suppliers. The country will benefit a lot if
the vast and fast-evolving UVS technology applications are explored and adopted.
Call Objective
The objective of the call is to develop and deploy Research and Development (R&D)
programs/projects on UVS technologies (land, air, water) in the field of disaster risk
reduction, defense, logistics, and industrial applications which are specific to the
Philippine situation.
The country is highly vulnerable to numerous natural hazards and climate change. There
is a need to develop and sustain capabilities for post disaster assessment, rescue
operations, and response to climate change in order to minimize the loss in property and
human lives, especially to those located in geographically isolated and disadvantaged
areas. UVS technology will also create opportunities beyond traditional markets and
provide non-traditional solutions for industrial applications in support of the Philippines
moving toward Industry 4.0.
Its vision is to provide resilient communities, competitive industries, and strategic logistics
for the people through locally developed UVS technologies and sustained capabilities.
Total Allocation for 2024: PhP 90,000,000.00
Call Scope
1. Development of UVS with Intelligent Autopilot System (IAS) capable of
addressing the limitations in Automatic Flight Control Systems (AFCS)
2. Unmanned underwater survey and imaging
3. Secured communication infrastructure/systems (e.g., resistance to hacking,
interference from other communication frequencies)
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4. Development of platforms with smart/indigenous materials
5. Innovative/hybrid energy sources (e.g., hydrogen-powered, solar-powered,
fuel cells application, etc.) and autonomous recharging for UVS endurance
6. UVS with advanced imaging technique/system for disaster response and
industrial applications
To achieve long-term sustainability of the UAV S&T intervention program, there’s a need
for a strong partnership with the industry sector. S&T collaboration among the academe,
service providers and end-users to develop UAV hardware, software and applications
is required.
o Project duration cannot exceed 24 months

o Letter of Commitment from an industry partner/UVS
provider (technologies-services-products). Specific involvement must be
identified in the letter (e.g. investor in technology development, adopter of the
R&D output) as well as their counterpart support in project implementation
(e.g. funding, or in-kind donation – equipment, personnel technical
support, provisions for service facility)
o Pre-feasible business models for the innovative commercial
application
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R. SCIENCE COMMUNICATION SECTOR
Call Overview
The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and
Development (DOST-PCIEERD) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
is offering support for Science Communication proposals for 2025 funding. The call is
open to all science communicators, researchers, DOST information officers, and other
key players of the discipline. It is anticipated that the R&D funding will lead to an inclusive,
integrated, and innovative approach of science communication in the country.
I. Call Rationale
Science Communication (Scicom) is a growing area of practice and research (Burns,

2003) that plays a vital role in today’s development challenges. The Philippines, although
having a rich documented history of science and its development (e.g. Anderson, 2007
Velasco & Baens-Arcega, 1984), still needs to delve into the “identity” or “face” of Scicom
in the country.
The University of the Philippines—Los Banos, College of Development Communication

(UPLB-CDC) led roundtable discussions to begin efforts to mainstream science
communication in the nation. These internal workshops, which were held successively in
1999, 2002, and 2016, established the specific characteristics, scope, fields of
application, and role of science communication. It also includes other fields of
development and issues such as disaster risk reduction and management, food security,
and health, among others. In 2021, DOST-PCIEERD in collaboration with UPLB-CDC
hosted the Fourth Roundtable Discussion on Science Communication to identify the
needs, priorities, and skills of the primary stakeholders in science communication from
industry and research institutions.
In 2022, Focus Group Discussions were conducted by PCIEERD's Information Group

which focused on the role of scientific communication in the nation, the value of science
centers as a vehicle for communicating and disseminating information in science, and the
emphasis on research extensions on accelerated communication to some of PCIEERD
initiated projects.
Gaps such as the need of basic research, evaluation metrics, and technologies on Scicom
were identified in these FGDs. Thus, it is vital to maintain endeavors towards an
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integrated, inclusive, and innovative strategy on Science Communication in the country
thru R&D support.
The following are the specific objectives of the call:
1. To provide R&D support for research on science communication

2. To provide R&D support for the establishment and/or development of science
communication infrastructure, technologies, human resource development plans,
and among others.
A. Science Communication for Innovation
II. Call Scope
The following are the identified call themes of Science Communication proposals with
the corresponding objectives and recommended science and technology interventions:
1. Research on Science Communication
Call Objectives
The proposed project should be researches on collective relationship of Filipinos to

science. Below are the specific objectives:
• A comprehensive mapping of key players in science communication, multi-sectoral

platforms and/or initiatives
• A market study of the perception measurement on science, low R&D adoption, and
among others.
• Development of information materials in the mother tongue
Call Scope for Research and Budget
PCIEERD will fund research on science communication with a maximum budget of Three
(3) Million Pesos per year per project. Proposed project should run for a period of one (1)
year only.
2. Research Studies on Evaluation of Science Communication
Call Objectives
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Proposal that aims to evaluate science communication activities and programs based on
a framework. (i.e. evaluation and roll out of the harmonized science communication
framework)
Call Scope for Research and Budget
PCIEERD will fund research on science communication with a maximum budget of Three
(3) Million Pesos per year per project. Proposed project should run for a period of one (1)
year only.
3. Capacity-building Programs on Science Communication
Call Objective
Proposed projects that are aimed to capacitate not only science communicators but also
researchers and other key players in strengthening science communication. Below are
specific objectives:
• Basic literacies on science, technology, research, development, and innovation
• Functional literacies on science, technology, research, development, and
innovation
• Development of a toolkit for Science Communication of R&D projects
• Science Communication human resource development programs and trainings
Call Scope and Budget
PCIEERD will fund capacity-building programs on science communication with a

maximum budget of Three (3) Million Pesos per year per project. Proposed project should
run for a period of one (1) year only.
4. Development of Infrastructure for Science Communication
Call Objective
• Proposed project for the establishment of a center for Science Communication that
will cater activities and programs relative to the said discipline. (i.e. Science
Communication centers in different state universities and different regions in the
country)
PCIEERD will fund infrastructure project on science communication with a maximum

budget of Ten (10) Million Pesos per project. Proposed project can run for a period of four
to five (4-5) years only.
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5. Development of Science Communication technologies
Call Objective
The proposed projects should be intended for the development or use of technologies for
science communication needs or applications. Below are specific objectives:
• Use of technologies for the needs of science communicators and/or relative

science communication stakeholders
• Development of technologies for science communication
• Digital asset management
• A thorough examination of knowledge management systems and how they can aid
in the advancement of science communication.
• Investigate the causes of low R&D adoption and knowledge management system
uptake.
PCIEERD will fund technology projects on science communication with a maximum

budget of Five (5) Million Pesos per project. Proposed project can run for a period of four
to five (4-5) years only.
Qualification Requirements
This Call is open to all researchers, science communicators, stakeholders, and other key
players of Science Communication.
B. Advancing Science Centers’ Innovation through Research and Development

(ASCEND) Program
To uplift the status of science centers in the country, this program will provide support to
address gaps in the science center ecosystem through research and development.
1. Researches on Science Centers
Call Objective
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• Proposed project should seek to address research gaps in the science centers’
ecosystems geared towards development of policy issuances.
PCIEERD will fund research on science centers with a maximum budget of Three (3)
Million Pesos per year per project. Proposed project should run for a period of one (1)
year only.
2. Technologies for Science Centers
Call Objective
• Proposed projects should be intended for the development of technologies to

address gaps in science centers’ operations, development, and systems.
PCIEERD will fund research on science centers with a maximum budget of Five (5) Million
Pesos per year per project. Proposed project should run for a period of two to three (2-3)
years only.
3. Human Resource Development
Call Objective
• Proposed projects that are aimed to develop capacity building programs for
stakeholders in science centers
PCIEERD will fund research on capacity building with a maximum budget of Two (2)
Million Pesos per year per project. Proposed project should run for a period of one (1)
year only.
Qualification Requirements
This Call is open to all researchers, science centers, stakeholders of science centers, and
other key players of science centers.
A. Science Communication for Innovation Program Research Extension to

Accelerate Communication Hub (REACH) Program
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To extend assistance to researchers and innovators who have completed the council’s
R&D training and aim to diversify the study's integration to create science and technology-
based solutions. The program will focus on showcasing the research output through
information and dissemination initiatives that cater to a specific audience of their
information and dissemination activities.
1. Development of Information & dissemination activities
Call Objective
• Proposed projects that are aimed to develop any of the following:

a. Capacity building among targeted beneficiaries (seminars, conferences,
town hall meetings)
b. Advertising and promotional efforts like press conferences, media
engagements, media buying, exhibitions
PCIEERD will fund research on development of information and dissemination activities

with a maximum budget of Two (2) Million Pesos per year per project. Proposed project
should run for a period of one to two (1-2) years only.
2. Production of IEC materials
Call Objective
• Proposed projects that are aimed to develop materials to include traditional and
non-traditional methods such as learning management systems, knowledge
management systems, websites and social media accounts, video production,
physical kiosks and among others in selected locations
PCIEERD will fund research on development of information and dissemination materials

with a maximum budget of Two (2) Million Pesos per year per project. Proposed project
should run for a period of one to two (1-2) years only.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Completed R&D and Non-R&D Projects supported by DOST-PCIEERD that aim

to conduct activities for knowledge sharing and information dissemination.
(Supported with terminal reports)
• The initiative's project leader can continue to serve as the project leader with
assistance from a co-project leader who is a science communication expert and
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who will serve as the focal person for information sharing and promotions.
(Supported with CV and track record)
• With measurable projected outcomes that can benefit its intended audience with a
minimum of one year-period or a maximum two-year period project
implementation
• With sustainable plans to guarantee that the project will continue its effort to
disseminate information even after the project completion.
• Letter of commitment from beneficiary agency, partners, cooperating
organizations/stakeholders.
Science Communication for Innovation Budget Allocation Duration

Program
Call Themes
Research on Science Communication Php 3,000,000.00 1 Year
Research Studies on Evaluation of
Science Communication
Capacity-Building Programs on Science
Communication
Development of Infrastructure for Php 10,000,000.00 4-5 Years
Science Communication
Development of Science Php 5,000,000.00
Communication Technologies
ASCEND Program Budget Allocation Duration

Call Themes
Researches on Science Centers Php 3,000,000.00 1 Year
Technologies for Science Centers Php 5,000,000.00 2-3 Years
Human Resource Development Php 2,000,000.00 1Year
REACH Program Budget Allocation Duration

Call Themes
Development of Information & Php 2,000,000.00 1-2 Year/s
Dissemination activities
Production of IEC materials Php 3,000,000.00 2-3 Years
Application Requirements
1. Letter of Intent and Commitment *

2. Endorsement letter from the Head of Agency or Institution
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3. Application Form
4. Curriculum Vitae
* Letter of Intent and Endorsement should be addressed to:
DR. ENRICO C. PARINGIT

Executive Director
Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and
Development (PCIEERD)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
5th Level, Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound
Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City
For further inquiries on the Call, please contact:
MARK IVAN C. ROBLAS

Supervising Science Research Specialist
Office of the Deputy Executive Director – Information Group
[email protected]
DIANNE L. TATING
Project Manager
[email protected]
ALLANE M. ORENDEZ
Project Manager
[email protected]
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S. CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Call Rationale
Science, technology and innovation (STI) plays a crucial role in the progress of a developing
nation. Harnessing the STI’s full potential by building on current capabilities to benefit all sectors
has been part of the game plan to sustain a lively research and development ecosystem. With
the limited resources for R&D at hand, there is a need to provide support to the development of
institutions, particularly where there is inadequacy of facilities and/ or R&D expertise. Through
this capability development program, it is hoped that DOST will continuously hone research
capabilities and advancements in the industry, energy and emerging technologies via provisions
involving R&D facilities and/or development and upgrading of human resource competencies.
Call Scope
This call covers capability building projects in industry, energy and emerging technologies that
cannot be accommodated under regular human resource and institution development programs
of PCIEERD. Specifically, this call focuses on funding research-based institutions/ research and
development institutes with a comprehensive plan in developing facilities and human resource
capability/competency in the following themes/ areas:
1. Energy Research and Innovation

Developing materials for electrical energy storage systems (EES) which could provide efficient
and reliable electrical energy storage methods for commercial and residential use is essential
and critical in energy generation. Intermittent generation of electricity causes major disruptions
and significant costs. To address this huge loss, there is a need to develop facilities and
expertise to improve EES. EES will also enable development and use of hybrid electrical
vehicles (HEV), plug in hybrids and all-electric vehicles that will also help lessen our carbon
footprint. Specifically, this proposed facility is expected to focus on capability building on
Battery R&D which includes but is not limited to development of battery components, cathode/
anode, membrane/separator and electrolyte for e-vehicles. Expertise on electrochemical
characterization, prototyping, failure analysis, etc. is also expected to rise through the facility.
2. Quantum Technology Research and Development

Quantum technology as an emerging field encompasses technologies that rely on properties
of quantum mechanics. To name a few, emerging quantum technologies include quantum
computing, cryptography sensors, simulation, measurement, and imaging. With its potential
to revolutionize the current technologies, it is imperative that quantum technology research
be developed and sustained in order to benefit from its myriads of applications. As contained
in the Quantum Technology roadmap, the mid to long-term goal is the eventual establishment
of the Quantum Innovation Laboratory that will serve as a center of excellence in Quantum
Technology in the Philippines. This call is expected to give way to the establishment of the
innovation laboratory that will lead to developing capability in prototyping of quantum memory
storage device, quantum repeater, quantum random number generator, quantum simulators,
quantum-enhanced sensors, etc.
3. Applied Integrated Circuits and Devices Research

As the largest contributor to the country’s manufacturing sector, the electronics industry needs
support to move to higher value-added manufacturing to meet global standards and demands.
The support includes improving the country’s business environment, conducting R&D
capability development, and aggressively promoting local industries and SMEs. In order to
support the electronics industry, a facility or laboratory involving capability/ capacity building
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on integrated circuit design, robotics, advanced sensors, consumer electronics (wafer
fabrication, flexible and paper-based electronics, dynamic random-access memory (DRAM),
Flash memory, smart wearables, etc.) and medical electronics (portable/ hand-held devices)
is needed.
4. Blockchain Technology - Data Security and Integrity

The Blockchain Program is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, through
the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology developed in
consonance with the discussions at the United Nations’ Intersessional Panel Meeting of the
Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) participated by the
Philippines last January 2021. This puts the spotlight on the untapped potential of blockchain
technology in the Philippines.
Blockchain technology would be a game changer with a potential to revolutionize processes

of government public services (UNCTAD, 2021). Growth in the global blockchain technology
market can be attributed to the increasing venture capital funding in blockchain technology
companies. Furthermore, it also encourages the market players to make more efforts to
improve their services to gain a competitive edge. These efforts made by the companies are
expected to make blockchain technology more effective and efficient soon. A good R&D
ecosystem for blockchain technology is therefore recommended. Hence this call was made to
help develop capabilities on blockchain technology and provide a research and infrastructure
platform where our researchers can build on and grow, developing capability on blockchain
applications, data security and integrity. Also, increasing research capacity will support our
researchers, training practitioners and experts who understand and implement blockchain.
This call for proposal focuses on establishing a test net and main net for the development of
capability of our researchers and practitioners in the country. It will also develop research and
development through blockchain designs, protocol design, optimization and scaling as well as
policies towards institutionalization of the blockchain efforts.
5. Design and Development of Fine Jewelry

A “fragmented” industry is what the jewelry industry in the Philippines is often called. Small/
cottage-type firms abound particularly in the countryside, mostly family-run, with crafts being
passed like an heirloom through generations and with little investments in modern tools and
equipment. Goldsmiths are now a dying breed since younger generations are no longer
interested in learning the craft and prefer more prestigious jobs. Quality of the jewelry
produced cannot compete with the products of other countries whose government has
invested significant share in upgrading skills (through capability building/ training programs)
and tools, making use of appropriate/ more advanced technologies particularly in the design
and development of fine jewelry. It is with this premise that the design and development of
fine jewelry is included in this call – there is an urgent need to capacitate our jewelers to craft
fine products. Only then can our jewelry industry compete in the international market. Also,
with research and development and new technologies involved, younger generations can
become more engaged in the craft. The facility / laboratory is expected to focus on research
and capability- building activities in technology-aided gemology, design and production of fine
jewelry and oyster pearl production and jewelry design
6. Pyrotechnics manufacturing
Pursuant to Executive Order 28 and Republic Act 7183, regulating the sale, manufacture,
distribution, and use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices, DOST is giving its share
by supporting our pyrotechnic industry to innovate and produce quality and safer products
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through provision of an R&D laboratory and capability building activities on pyrotechnics. The
R&D facility on pyrotechnics is expected to focus on the design, innovation, safety and ecology
of pyrotechnics leading to the development of advanced pyrotechnics.
Call Objectives
1. Establishment / Enhancement of DOST-affiliated research facilities leading to

improvements in the above research topics as measured by concreteness of 6Ps.
2. Sustained research output of the DOST-affiliated research facility or grantee as
indicated by the planned research programs in the submitted proposal
3. Interdisciplinary promotion, hence better impact of science and technology in the
DOST-affiliated research facility or DOST grantee
A. Eligibility Requirements:
The call is open to research and academic institutions which satisfy the following eligibility
criteria:
• DOST-attached Agencies, DOST Regional Offices, Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs), Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs), and government research institutions
(Private non-profit research institutions may be considered under meritorious cases);
• Have a five-year research agenda/ strategic thrust or equivalent
• Have at least the basic facility for conducting research in PCIEERD priority areas
or HRDA;
• Have demonstrated potential capability in research; and
• With ability to provide counterpart of at least 15% (for SUCs and other Government
institutions) and 20% (HEIs and other private institutions)
B. Documentation Requirements
• Endorsement from the Head of Institution
• Proposal with Budgetary requirements and Workplan
• List of proposed equipment with clear sample picture, price quotations, and
corresponding functions/use
• Proposed location and layout of the laboratory/center within the institution
• Institution’s R&D Agenda and associated with this a 10-year plan for the
establishment and sustainability of the proposed research program facility
• List of R&D to be undertaken in the next 5 years using the facility
• List of Researchers with their corresponding degree program, fields of expertise
and research undertakings in the past 3 years
• Curriculum Vitae of the proponent

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Science and Technology

Energy Storage, Energy Efficiency and Conservation (Maximum of 6 projects under

Additional Call Document Requirements

The proposal must include the following details:

I. SMART APPROACH FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

- use of sustainable agro-industrial waste or indigenous materials for green

Specific Features Sought in this Call:

II. SMART AND INNOVATIVE WATER MANAGEMENT AND

In an effort to deliver science-based services towards effective water management of

1. Innovative drought mitigation technologies and systems

Specific Features Sought in this Call:

DOST is looking for proposals on the development of cost-effective, advanced, and

Further, the output of the project should contribute to the development

In a series of consultations conducted by the Council in 2022, the theme of “digital

3. Development of real-time monitoring system of vessels for the purposes of maritime

The Pagtanaw 2050 Philippine Foresight on Science, Technology, and Innovation

I. Food Safety Program

Under Food Safety R&D:

Under Food Safety S&T Services:

Under Food Safety Human Resource Development

Target Number of Projects: 11

II. DOST Halal S&T Program

To continue its holistic intervention in strengthening the Halal ecosystem of the

• Establishment of Halal Knowledge Center as central repository with online

Target Number of Projects: 2

III. Food Innovation Program

Investments in research and development, technology transfer, and upgrading — the

Under Enabling Systems for Food Innovation

Under Innovative Food Products

Under Specific Industry or Regional Concerns

IV. DOST Smart Food Value Chain Program

• Development of IT-based platform for traceability and effective management of

Target Number of Projects: 4

Specific Features Sought in this Call

For all programs

For the Food Safety Program

For Halal Knowledge Center

For Smart Food Value Chain Program

• Natural Products Program (Regular Call)

With CFP 2025, the Process Sector aims to:

• NATURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM

According to GlobalData, the Philippine skin care industry is expected to increase at

In November 2022, a Stakeholder Consultation meeting was conducted to review the

1. Valorization of various wastes for extraction of natural compounds for various

o Results of industry roadmaps (if available)

PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 4 projects not to exceed Php60M

• CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL MANUFACTURING AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES

B.1. Metrology Program

Metrology, the science of measurement, is vital for fair trade, consumer

In March 2021, a Stakeholders Consultation meeting attended by more than 100

Consequently, the Metrology Act of 2003 or RA 9236 is one of the legislative

As a primary institute and champion of metrology in the country, it is highly

B.2. Controlled Chemicals for Industrial Use

In August 2022, PCIEERD spearheaded a Policy Dialogue on the IRR of PNP-

Following the model of training of trainers, the PCIEERD Management Team

1. Metrology in Chemistry and Biology

Specific Features Sought in this Call

PCIEERD will fund/endorse maximum of 4 projects not to exceed Php1.065 B budget