Moving forward, we intend 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 security and (d) ship management. The objective of this call is to provide scientific and technological interventions to accelerate the digital transformation of the transport and logistics sector.
FOOD SECTOR
These targets were also confirmed in the consultation meeting with representatives of the DOST Halal S&T Committee in 2022. 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 due to the severe disruption in the food value chain.
PROCESS SECTOR
Metrology Program
For the Philippines, metrology is led by and practically centered at the National Metrology Laboratory (NML) of the Industrial Technology Development Institute. The program, "Improving the Competence and Capability of the National Metrology Laboratory of the Philippines" implemented by ITDI from 2017 to 2022 has significantly upgraded the competence and capability of the national metrology laboratory by expanding.
Controlled Chemicals for Industrial Use
The Basic Training Course will cover the information contained in the SDS so that the PNP personnel can properly regulate chemicals. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the textile industry contributes 0.99% to the gross value added in the Philippine manufacturing sector.
MINING AND MINERALS SECTOR
The above priorities are aligned with the Mining and Minerals Sector R&D Roadmaps and were validated as priorities for the 2025 CFP by mining stakeholders and other relevant agencies during the 2022 PCIEERD Consultation Meetings and Focused Group Discussions (FGDs).
Iron and Iron-rich Minerals for Ironmaking
The call aims to develop ferrous laboratory R&D facilities for iron and iron-rich minerals for iron and steelmaking. Production of green and indurated/burnt pellets for iron and steelmaking from various iron-rich minerals.
Value-adding of Silica
Universities (SUCs) offering higher education related to metallurgical engineering to produce competent metallurgical engineers. The call aims to investigate our local silica to develop industrial products such as silicon for solar cells and silica for metal casting. Locating Colloidal Silica Sand for Metal Casting Technology Application The maximum budget allocated for the above priorities is Php with a duration of two (2) years covering CY 2025-2026.
Extraction of Critical Minerals from Metallic and Non-metallic Minerals
The call aims to investigate the geological characterization and potential extraction of critical minerals from selected low-grade metallic ores and non-metallic minerals using organic solvents and battery-grade pilot-scale extraction of Ni and Co for battery-grade application. Cooperative Research Program on Battery Nickel and Cobalt Extraction for Battery Application.
Phosphogypsum Tailings Treatment and Utilization to Valuable Products
Currently, an estimated 10 million metric tons (MT) of PG is stored in one of the fertilizer plants in the Philippines. In order to reduce the environmental impact of stored PG, PG should be used and developed into something that could be useful for industry, such as building materials and/or other industrial applications.
Ex-ante Assessment of Offshore Mining Call Rationale
METALS AND ENGINEERING SECTOR
This is the Council's support for the crucial and important role of the Metals and Engineering Industry (M&E) in the economic growth and development of the country. To recognize and address the needs of the local industry in promoting its growth and competitiveness, the PCIEERD M&E sector has taken the lead in developing a six (6) year roadmap in 2020, covering the period 2020 -2025 covers the machining and manufacturing sector, metal foundry sector, tool and die sector and surface technology sector. The consultation shows that there are many factors that influence the competitiveness of the metalworking industry.
In Region III, the identified gaps in the industry are: (1) a declining number of skilled workers in the field, (2) limited funds to acquire equipment to support manufacturing processes, (3) availability of cost-effective and efficient semi-automated and fully. Please include the sustainability plan for the proposed equipment/technology to be developed (eg maintenance of the developed equipment or technology).
ADVANCED MATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY SECTOR
- OPTICS AND PHOTONICS SECTOR
Research and development in electrochemical energy storage (EES) such as fuel cell / hydrogen technology, supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries beyond Li-ion based chemistry (eg Na, Zn, Al etc.) for EV and applications stationary / off-grid storage. a.) Synthesis, fabrication and design of EES components (anode, cathode, separator/membrane and electrolyte). PCIEERD will fund fifteen (5) projects with a funding of P5 M to P10 M per project per year depending on the scope of work being proposed. PCIEERD will fund five (5) projects which should not exceed 5 million per project per year depending on the scope of work being proposed.
Databases of developed raw materials for Additive Manufacturing specifically for manufacturing, medical, construction and consumer 3D applications. Development of new materials from raw materials for Additive Manufacturing, specifically for manufacturing, medical, construction and consumer 3D applications.
STRATEGIC PROGRAMS
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). Specific Requirements: To ensure that the research output will be used by the target industry/adopter, a letter of interest must be submitted along with a 3 to 5 year technology track record.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SECTOR Call Rationale
Application of Data Ontology and Data Archive for DOST Public Services Maximum Budget Allocation: Php 10M per proposal. However, a number of issues regarding e-services need to be addressed, including e-service composition, e-service cataloguing, change management and administrative responsibility. Maximum budget allocation: Php 20M per proposal Target number of project/s to be funded: 1 (DOST-GIA).
Currently, multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) technology is proving to be an effective technique to address this problem. But even with MIMO technology, line of sight will still be important for high-frequency 5G and massive base stations will remain a necessity.
ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY SECTOR Call Rationale
Maximum budget allocated: Php 30 million per proposal Target number of projects to be funded: 1 (DOST-GIA). This is an area of research that deals with the development of new forms of computing platforms and electronics that can be embedded and integrated into biological tissue. Prototyping of emerging non-volatile memory devices Maximum budget allocated: PHP 50 million per proposal Target number of projects to be funded: 1 (DOST-GIA).
Process R&D for 3D Integration Technologies Maximum Budget Allocation: Php 50M per proposal Target Number of Project/s to be Funded: 1 (DOST-GIA). Recently, there have been a number of breakthroughs in the field, including in the development of artificial intelligence-based command and control systems that allow the robots to autonomously cooperate with each other without the need for external human input to evaluate, solve and solve random tasks complete, such as as lifting and moving as well as coming together to form specific formations.
Call Rationale
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) SECTOR
- Machine / Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Prototypes Demonstrating Emerging AI Platforms Maximum Budget Allocation: Php 30M per proposal
- SPACE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (STA) FOR PUBLIC SERVICES
- ENVIRONMENT SECTOR
- DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION (DRR- CCA)
Development of the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) as an interface between the digital and real machines. As is clear from Quantum Technology's roadmap, the medium to long-term goal of DOST-PCIEERD is the eventual establishment of the Quantum Innovation Laboratory. AI is one of PCIEERD's priority areas as it is identified as one of the key technologies that will lead the country to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The formulation of the HNRDA is consistent with the DOST's mandate to provide central direction, management and coordination of the scientific and technological efforts in the country. All inputs from the previous FGDs formed the basis for the creation of the current version of the DRR-CCA roadmap. The objective of this call is to mitigate the effects of disasters and climate change by improving the current methods, technologies and capacities of the mandated agencies such as PAGASA, PHIVOLCS and DENR-MGB.
Development of an operational hydrodynamic model for operational flood forecasting and warning in the major river basins of the Philippines (30M).
ANNEX A
DOST-PCIEERD Call for Proposals under its Priority Programs
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
- FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC CREATIONS Call Rationale
- GAME, ANIMATION, AND FILM CLUSTER Call Rationale
As part of the creative industry sectors, the industry has been resilient despite the pandemic. In 2022 focus group discussions and validation, the results indicated that the S&T roadmap for the footwear sector remains within the sector's intended future directions. With the development of technologies, research and development projects/programmes will provide accessible sustainable management of the conservation and restoration of our cultural heritage.
The Creative Industry is considered one of the growing sectors in the global economy which contributes significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of developed countries. To achieve this, the Council will support applied research and development projects that will address pressing concerns and strengthen the current capabilities of local creative industries, particularly the game, animation and film development sector.
UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS Call Rationale
To achieve long-term sustainability of the UAV S&T intervention program, a strong partnership with the industry sector is needed. Specific involvement should be identified in the paper (eg investor in technology development, adopter of R&D result) as well as their counterpart support in project implementation (eg funding or in-kind donation - equipment, support technical staff, provisions for the service object).
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION SECTOR Call Overview
PCIEERD will finance research on science communication with a maximum budget of three (3) million pesos per year per project. PCIEERD will fund capacity building programs on science communication with a maximum budget of three (3) million pesos per year per project. PCIEERD will finance infrastructure project on science communication with a maximum budget of Ten (10) Million pesos per project.
Use of technologies for the needs of science communicators and/or relative science communication stakeholders. PCIEERD will fund science communication technology projects with a maximum budget of five (5) million pesos per year. project.
Advancing Science Centers’ Innovation through Research and Development (ASCEND) Program
The proposed projects must be intended for the development or use of technologies for science communication needs or applications. An in-depth examination of knowledge management systems and how they can help advance science communication. This call is open to all researchers, science communicators, stakeholders and other key players in the field of science communication.
PCIEERD will fund research on science centers with a maximum budget of three (3) million pesos per year per project. PCIEERD will fund research on science centers with a maximum budget of Five (5) Million pesos per year per project.
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Growth in the global blockchain technology market can be attributed to the increasing venture capital funding in blockchain technology companies. These efforts by the companies are expected to soon make blockchain technology more effective and efficient. This call for proposals focuses on establishing a test network and a main network to develop the capacity of our researchers and practitioners in the country.
The quality of jewelery produced cannot compete with the products of other countries whose governments have invested a significant share in improving skills (through capacity building/training programs) and tools, using appropriate/more advanced technologies, particularly in the design and development of fine jewelry. Furthermore, thanks to research and development and new technologies, younger generations can become more involved in the profession.
