Called the Philippine Technology Evaluation and Standards for Testing (PHITEST), the program seeks to address a long-standing issue in the local research sector where innovations developed by State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) often fail to secure adoption because they lack proof of market readiness.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Land Bank of the Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding financing access for startups, particularly those backed by government innovation programs.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has rolled out a new nanoscale analysis facility aimed at supporting the country’s semiconductor and electronics industries, as well as research institutions.
Student teams from Cebu, Iligan, and Rizal took top honors at the 9th imake.wemake innovation competition, with projects focused on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in environmental monitoring, public safety, and agriculture.
Western Visayas has adopted a regional artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework aimed at guiding the technology’s use in public services while positioning the region as a hub for innovation, investment, and talent development.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing for wider adoption of locally developed electric vehicle (EV) technologies as rising fuel prices continue to burden Filipino commuters and transport operators.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has formally launched the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI), positioning it as the institutional backbone of the National AI Strategy for the Philippines (NAIS-PH) and consolidating years of government-led AI projects into a permanent national capability.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to formally launch the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI) on Feb. 26, establishing what it describes as the country’s central institution for artificial intelligence research, advanced computing, and innovation.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has formally turned over the locally developed Controller Operated Battle Ready Armament (Cobra) system to the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Philippine Army.