Science for Change Program (S4CP)

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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 380 researchers, scientists and engineers
(RSE) per million

1% GDP Expenditure on R&D (GERD)

2009 Present 2022

180 270 300

0.11 % 0.2 % 0.5 %

Science for Change (S4C)

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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 WEF Global Competitiveness Index 2016

Innovation Research Overall

Quality The low rank of the Philippines
30th 41st 34th in the Global Innovation Index
Report 2016 at 74th among the
7th 20th 20th 128 economies is partly due to
the weakness in
54th 53rd 31st human capital and
research and development.

33rd 69th 52nd

Science for Change (S4C) Low ranking

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 Socio-economic Agenda of the Administration
Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022
Science for the People (SFTP) approach
Harmonized National R&D Agenda
S4CP
> R&D and Human Resource Development (HRD) program expansion
and new programs of DOST

> Investment in R&D capacity-building and improvement of

industry competitiveness in the Regions
Science for Change (S4C)
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Science for Change (S4C)
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
S4CP accelerate Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
through massive increase in investment on S&T
Human Resource Development and R&D

Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of Research and

Development Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness

1. Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)

2. R&D Leadership Program (RDLead)
3. Collaborative R&D to Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE) for RDIs and Industry
4. Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry
5. Support to the Implementation of the Science for Change Program

Science for Change (S4C)

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of Research and
Development Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness

NICER RDLead CRADLE BIST

Accelerate industrial Employ experts with Create a Level-up the

competitiveness by strong leadership, synergistic Philippine Industrial
capacitating HEIs in the management and relationship Sector through the
Regions to undertake innovative policy-making between the industry R&D, and
quality research that proficiencies to be in academe and the acquisition of
will promote regional charge of strengthening industry with the strategic and relevant
development the research capabilities goal of technologies to
of the HEIs invigorating R&D enhance their
technology level and
Science for Change (S4C) production processes.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 Niche Centers in the Regions for
R&D (NICER)

Science for Change (S4C)

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)
To provide institutional grant for HEIs in the Regions for
R&D capacity building - to improve their S&T infrastructure

Cooperating Agencies: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), DOST-Regional Offices,

Industry/ Companies

Priority Areas of Funding: Sectors identified in HNRDA

Objective: To capacitate HEIs in the regions to make significant improvement in

regional research, by integrating its development needs with the
existing research capabilities and resources.
Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)

Specific Objectives:
▪ To establish R&D Centers
▪ To capacitate S&T human resource
through the R&D leaders under
RDLead
▪ To promote inclusive growth in
technology
▪ To improve the level of IP
management and protection Implementation:
• R&D program consisting of institution building and
related projects
• Funding under DOST-GIA
• Projects should be anchored on industry needs, as
identified by the Regional Development Council (RDC)
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 Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)

Expected Output:
▪ R&D capacity-building for HEIs in the Regions
▪ Improve S&T infrastructure
▪ Enhance industrial competitiveness in the regions

Target Beneficiaries:
HEIs, Industries/Companies in the regions
 Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)
Proposal Submission and Evaluation Eligibility of Proponents

HEIs (Proponent) ▪ Any HEIs with proven competence and track record may
provided that the projects will have beneficial impact on
DOST Regional Offices local industry.

▪ The eligibility of the HEIs shall be determined by the

DOST Office of Undersecretary
DOST Councils based on the record of accomplishment of
for Regional Operations
the institution having no previous accountabilities with
DOST
DOST Office of
Undersecretary for R&D
If the HEI proponent does not have the full capacity to pursue the proposed
R&D, the HEI must have a corresponding proposal under the RDLead
Councils Program to fill in the capacity gap.
 Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)
General Criteria:
1. The proposal for the establishment of R&D Center shall be endorsed/approved
by the Regional Development Council (RDC).
2. The proposed R&D Center shall be a collaborative project of HEIs in the region.
3. The proposed R&D Center shall be unique and different across regions, with
. projects anchored to the Harmonized National R&D Agenda and regional
primary needs and capabilities.
4. The proposed R&D Center shall be a multi-year project (maximum of 3 years)
with a clear roadmap of R&D activities and outputs.
The appropriate Council shall regularly monitor the R&D center. Failure to deliver the
expected outputs after Year 1 will be grounds for project termination.
Sustainability
The DOST shall provide funding assistance to projects under the NICER Program for
maximum of three (3) years.
Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)
Timetable/Schedule
Stages Indicative Period
Call for Proposals 02 May 2017
Deadline for Submission of Capsule Proposals 15 June 2017
Evaluation Period for Capsule Proposals 16 June to 15 July 2017
Deadline for Submission of Full-blown Proposals
31 July 2017
(only for those with approved Capsule Proposals)

Evaluation Period for Full-blown Proposals 01 August to 31 October 2017

Information to Proponents on the Status 02 November to 15 December 2017

R&D Leadership Program
(RDLead)
 R&D Leadership Program (RDLead)
The R&D Leadership Program (RDLead) under the S4CP is intended for
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Regions, under the Niche Centers in the
Regions for R&D (NICER) Program and
upgrading of existing R&D facilities in HEIs and Research and Development
Institutions (RDIs).
Specifically, RDLead will secure the services of experts in the Philippines and
abroad who will:
▪ Lead in establishing new R&D centers and upgrading existing R&D Centers
under the NICER Program, or upgrading of existing RDIs
▪ Train and capacitate local researchers, faculty, students, laboratory
heads/staff
▪ Provide policy recommendations
▪ Develop and/or update manual, protocols, programs and module
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 R&D Leadership Program (RDLead)
Expected Outputs:
▪ R&D Centers established and upgraded
▪ Trained researchers, faculty, students, laboratory heads/staff;
▪ Presentations and Training Modules shared
▪ Published research in recognized journals/ submitted for
publication
▪ Policies (adopted science based guidelines/ developed)
▪ R&D Program/Project Proposals approved
▪ Products and Patents (if any)
▪ R&D Roadmaps
▪ R&D Human Resource Development Program
HEIs may avail the service of two (2) RDLeaders for each
R&D Center to be established or upgraded under the
NICER Program.
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 R&D Leadership Program (RDLead)
Expected Outcomes:
▪ Flourishing R&D activities in the Regions;
▪ Strengthening the R&D and S&T services in the Regions through the enriched human
resource capabilities;
▪ Implementation of policies in sustaining and continuous upgrading of the Centers;
▪ Continuous utilization and marketability of results generated
from the research, thereby contributing to the socio-
economic growth of the country;
▪ Increased number of S&T experts and innovators in the
country.

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 R&D Leadership Program (RDLead)
General Qualifications of Experts
▪ A doctoral degree in the relevant field* from a reputable
academic institution;
▪ At least fifteen (15) years professional experience in the relevant
field with a reputable R&D institution and/or academe after
obtaining the graduate degree;
▪ Outstanding contribution in the chosen field of specialization;
▪ Competent training and leader skills;
▪ Refereed publications;
▪ Good health;
▪ No accountabilities with DOST and previous employer/s.
An expert without a graduate degree may also qualify in special cases,
provided that the highly-specialized skills or field of expertise are aligned
with the HNRDA and the priorities of the DOST.
 R&D Leadership Program (RDLead)
Timetable/Schedule
Stages Indicative Period

Call for Proposals 02 May 2017

Deadline for Submission of Proposals 31 July 2017

01 August to 31 October 2017

Evaluation Period
02 November to 15 December 2017
Information to Proponents on the Status
Collaborative Research and Development
to Leverage Philippine Economy
(CRADLE)
 Collaborative Research and Development to
Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE)

-create a synergistic relationship between the academe and the

industry with the goal of invigorating Philippine R&D.

To improve the R&D innovation system, the

program aims to:

▪ bridge the academe and the industry; and

▪ to stimulate collaboration that meets the needs of
both academe and industry in one shot.
 Collaborative Research and Development to
Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE)

CRADLE Program’s two components

CRADLE 1 ▪ Engages both the academe and the industry into a cooperation that is
mutually beneficial.
▪ Funding is for 1 to 3 years and for a maximum of 5 million pesos per project.

CRADLE 2 ▪ Product Development Stage covers joint funding for the

development of commercial applications and products.
▪ The academe may also collaborate with SMEs.
▪ Funding is for 1 to 2 years, and for a maximum of 5
million pesos per project.
 Collaborative Research and Development to
Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE)

Expected Output
Expected outputs from both the CRADLE Project Team and Grantees:
▪ Patents, IPS, New Products/Technologies
▪ New Enterprises/ Employment
▪ Collaborative Research/ Local and International Partnership
Agreements
▪ Technical/Technology Consultations between companies and
researchers
▪ Technology Exhibitions/ Demonstrations
 Collaborative Research and Development to
Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE)

The CRADLE Project targets the ff. outcomes:

▪ Synergistic relationship of academe and the industry
▪ Improved R&D innovation system
▪ Translation of new knowledge to products/applications
▪ Academe R&D that is relevant, timely and matched to the needs of the
industry
Include, but are not limited to, local R&D institutions and
Target
researchers, the academe, private companies / MSMEs,
Beneficiaries and industry sectors/organizations.
 Collaborative Research and Development to
Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE)

Procedure for Proposal’s Submission, Evaluation and Approval

a) Interested applicants should submit their capsule proposals to the Office of the
Undersecretary for R&D.

b) The proposals will undergo the DOST-GIA evaluation process through the DOST Councils
– PCAARRD, PCHRD, PCIEERD and NRCP, for endorsement and approval by the DOST-
Executive Committee.
c) General Criteria
All proposals submitted should be in line with the priority industries identified by the
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
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Collaborative Research and Development to
Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE)
Timetable/Schedule

Stages Indicative Period

Call for Proposals 02 May 2017
Deadline for Submission of Capsule Proposals 15 June 2017

Evaluation Period for Capsule Proposals 16 June to 15 July 2017

Deadline for Submission of Full-blown Proposals (only
for those with approved Capsule Proposals)
Evaluation Period for Full-blown Proposals
Information to Proponents on the Status
31 July 2017
01 August to 31 October 2017
02 November to 15 December 2017
Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
 Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
To facilitate the acquisition of strategic and relevant technologies by Filipino
companies for R&D and immediate incorporation in the companies’ activity.

Cooperating Agencies: Private industry Sector, Department of Trade and Industry

Priority Areas of Funding: Sectors identified in HNRDA

Objective: To level-up the Industrial Sector through the industry

R&D, and acquisition of technologies to enhance their
technology level and production processes.

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 Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
Specific Objectives:
▪ Promote industry-based R&D, and technology upgrading
in the manufacturing and physical development of
existing and new products or processes; and
▪ Enhance the competitiveness level of industries to enable
them to compete globally.
Major Activities:
▪ Technology licensing
▪ Acquisition of patent rights
▪ Prototypes, and designs.

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 Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
Expected Output:
The private industry sectors become more globally competitive by undertaking
R&D and their technology level and production processes are
enhanced/achieved.

Target Beneficiaries:
Private sector industries or their consortium
Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
Eligibility of Proponent
1. The grants under BIST will be available to private industry companies or
their consortium/organizations, incorporated in the Philippines. A
private industry company shall refer to any juridical entity such as but
not limited to people’s organization, consortiums,
industry/trade/business associations, and other similar private entity.

2. The company must be at least 60% Filipino-owned.

3. The prospective companies should have proven technical, financial and

marketing background and must be operational for at least 3 years.
Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry

Eligible expenses
The acquisition of technology could be in the form of acquiring
know-how/rights/ blueprints of a registered Intellectual Property
via one of the following methods:

•Licensing of technology; and

•Outright purchase of technology
Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
General Criteria
• All proposals for technology acquisition submitted should be in
line with the priority industries identified by the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI);
• The technology to be acquired must be a registered Intellectual
Property (Patent/Copyright/Industrial Design) with proven and
significant sales volume;
• The proposed technology must be tangible in nature or can be
incorporated into tangible product;
Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
General Criteria
• The technology provider must not hold controlling stake in any
company of the private industry sectors in the Philippines.
However, small equity holding may be acceptable.
• The appropriate Council shall regularly monitor the company.
Failure to deliver the expected outputs after Year 1 will be
grounds for project termination. DOST has the right to revoke and
retrieve the amount disbursed to the company though legal
channel.
 Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry

Funding Structure

A. For licensing of technology: ▪ 70% of the eligible expenses (whichever is lower)

▪ 30% of remaining funding must be sourced by the
applicant
B. For purchase of equipment: ▪ 70% of the eligible expenses (whichever is lower)
▪ 30% of remaining funding must be sourced by the applicant.

*Computation of the grant was adopted from the Technology

Acquisition Fund (TAF) of Malaysia
 Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
Priority Industry Sector
The BIST program propose to prioritize the following industry sector:

• Agri-processing
• Information and Communication Technology
• Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry
(includes Artificial Intelligence)
• IC Design
• Food and Nutrition
• Semi-conductor and Electronics
• Infrastructure and Logistics
• Creative Industries/Knowledge-based Services
• Environment and Climate Change
• Renewable Energy
• Manufacturing under Industry 4.0 (automation
• Industrial Waste Treatment
robotics control)
 Business Innovation through S&T
(BIST) for Industry
Timetable/Schedule
Stages Indicative Period
Call for Proposals 02 May 2017
Deadline for Submission of Capsule Proposals 15 June 2017

Evaluation Period for Capsule Proposals 16 June to 15 July 2017

Deadline for Submission of Full-blown
Proposals (only for those with approved
Capsule Proposals)
Evaluation Period for Full-blown Proposals
Information to Proponents on the Status
31 July 2017
01 August to 31 October 2017
02 November to 15 December 2017
Resources:

Call for Proposals 2017:

http://dost.gov.ph/knowledge-resources/downloads/category/105-call-for-proposals-2017

DOST Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Guidelines:

file:///C:/Users/s500/Downloads/AO%20005%20Series%20of%202013%20(1).pdf
Science for Change Program (S4CP)
Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity
Building
of Research and Development Institutions
and Industrial Competitiveness

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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