Who can apply?

This call for proposal is open to qualified startups especially the startups located in any of the DOST-supported Technology Business Incubators. The startup is qualified if:

• Legally registered with the DTI or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a minimum of one (1) year to a maximum of three (3) years (as of June 15, 2021) provided that the business model has not been established.
• Have an early stage prototype or proof of concept for the product or service. Ideas or mere concepts are not allowed;
• Has demonstrated capability to conduct R&D and differentiate research from their regular business operations; provided, that ownership and nationality requirements under the Philippine Constitution and pertinent laws, including RA No. 10055 or the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009, are complied with;
• Has legal personality to issue an Official Receipt for the receipt of grants-in-aid;

During the evaluation process, the following requirements should be submitted:

• Authenticated copy of DTI Registration, for Sole Proprietorship; or, authenticated copies of SEC-registered Articles of Incorporation and the latest General Information Sheet; authenticated copy of Business Permit; and authenticated copy of Licenses;
• Latest copies of Income Tax Returns, Audited Financial Statements, and other financial reports;
• Disclosure of other businesses, if any;
• Sworn Affidavits from all of the startup owners/ incorporators/ stockholders/ organizers/ partners, directors and/ or officers that they are not agents of or related by consanguinity or affinity up to the fourth civil degree to any DOST officer authorized to process and/or approve the grant and release of funds;

Documents/proof of the following, which shall include but not limited to proof of capability and track record in conducting R&D, and when applicable, endorsement from the business incubation facility where the startup is located.

What we’re looking for?

The proposals should be geared towards translating early-stage technologies into market ready solutions under the following areas of concern:

• Sustainable Industries - Technologies intended to fill-in the gaps in the value chain of critically important industries to increase productivity, reduce costs and facilitate production and distribution of goods in the new normal
• Supply chain and logistics management - Technologies that reduce dependency on physical labor across transportation, logistics and warehousing; platforms for online matching and delivery of goods from source to point of use
• Learning/Education - Technologies in support of remote learning, distance education, and online learning in response to the surge in online teaching in schools and universities
• Work from home productivity tools - Productivity tools that remote workers can use for connection, collaboration, workforce monitoring, time management, etc
• Content and talent development - Tech support for content and talent development, infusion/ enhancement of new digital tools and technologies, marketing and customer engagement activities
• Digitally empowered Tools for public service - Digital tools that will enable government agencies to consistently deliver public services at a faster rate, a wider reach but with enhanced accuracy and transparency

How to apply?

Step 1: Prepare a Full-Blown Proposal containing the following:

1. Title of the proposed project
2. Duration of the proposed project
3. Description of the startup and the founders
4. Description of the product and value proposition
5. Background of the startup and the development of the technology (evolution of the startup, first prototype, first test, first sale)
6. Description of the target market and size
7. Competitive advantage analysis using a comparative advantage table
8. IP status and protection
9. Objective and scope of the proposed research
10. Methodology and expected outputs
11. Work plan or Gantt Chart of activities
12. Curriculum vitae of the project leader
13. Line-Item-Budget

Step 2: Submit a Capsule Proposal in word format (editable) following also the above format to the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) through Ms. Russell M. Pili or Engr. Edward Paul H. Apigo via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. starting May 15, 2020 until June 15, 2021.

Step 3: Attend the Proposal Writeshop Conference scheduled on the following dates:

• June 8, 2021
• June 21, 2021

Step 4: Submit the Full-Blown Proposal to the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) through this link: http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph starting June 15, 2021 until July 15, 2021.

When submitting your application, please follow these steps:

1. Register and create an account in the DPMIS
2. Log in to your DPMIS account
3. Select Type of Proposal: PCIEERD GIA Program/Project (2023 Funding)
4. Select Classification: New Proposal

The following will automatically be disapproved:

1. Proposals from organizations that are not qualified to submit during this Call;
2. Proposals outside the priority areas of the Call
3. Proposals submitted to any other call route/Council/s.
4. Proposals not submitted through DPMIS.
5. Proposals from startups that are not yet DTI/SEC registered for a minimum of one year and maximum of 3 years
6. Proposals with no proof of concept (idea stage)
7. Proposals that exceeds the budget limit

Documents Required:

As a summary, your application should include the following documents.

1. DOST Proposal Form
2. Supplementary Files
3. Workplan
4. Endorsement of Head of Agency
5. Gender and Development (GAD) Score Sheet
6. Letter of Intent/Letter of Cooperation 

No additional attachments are permitted.

How we will assess your application?

A. Review and Selection Process

Proposals shall be evaluated according to a set of criteria for each level of evaluation: Division Level, PCIEERD Management Team (PMT) level, Technical Panel (TP) level, Governing Council (GC) level, and the DOST Executive Committee (EXECOM) level (for proposals for DOST GIA funding) as shown below. Applicants should directly and explicitly address these criteria as part of their proposal submission.

The project proposal shall be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Workability/ Technical Viability
   Technical soundness of the technology based on existing scientific and technological principles
2. Maturity of the technology
   Advanced features of the technology over existing product or process with the same functions and/or contribution to the advancement of science and technology
3. Social and Environmental Impacts
   Employment generation from the technology
   No potentially irreversible immediate and long-term hazards/ consequences on the environment as well as in health and safety
4. Commercial Viability
   Competitiveness of the technology over existing product or process in the market
   Market potential of the technology
5. Management Capability
   Technical and managerial capacity of the proponent demonstrates a competent and experienced leadership
   Availability of competent and reliable workforce and facilities
   Manageable Timeframe

Contact information

DOST-PCIEERD Project Managers are available to provide appropriate assistance to potential applicants interested in competing for this Call for Proposals. This may include assistance to potential applicants in determining eligibility of the applicant or the applicant’s proposed project for funding, questions about administrative issues relating to the submission of a proposal, and clarifications on the announcement.

Contacts:
Research Information and Technology Transfer Division (RITTD):
Ms. Russell M. Pili - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Engr. Edward Paul Apigo This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Other information:

PCIEERD Eligibility Criteria Checklist

PCIEERD Technical Panel (TP) Evaluation Criteria/Scoresheet

PCIEERD Management Team (PMT) Evaluation Criteria/Scoresheet

PCIEERD Governing Council (GC) Criteria/Scoresheet

References for PCIEERD-supported projects:

http://projects.pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/

https://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/library/annual-reports

https://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/supported-programs-projects/supported-programs-and-projects/on-going-projects

https://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/supported-programs-projects/supported-programs-and-projects/completed-projects

Related Links

AO 011 series of 2020 Revised Guidelines for the Grants-in-aid Program of the Department of Science and Technology and its Agencies

DOST A.O. 005 s. of 2021 Guidelines for the DOST Startup Grant Fund Program