The DTI Pristine Project aims to promote AI and technology-driven solutions to support digital transformation across various industries in the Philippines. It outlines a comprehensive roadmap that includes advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health, and education initiatives, as well as the establishment of innovation centers and startup support programs. The project emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships in driving research and development to ensure the country's competitiveness and sustainability.

1. DTI PRISTINE
PROJECT

2. DTI Center for AI
Research
(AI for Industries, produce AI products
and services, provide AI trainings and
learning materials, and support the digital
transformation of industries)
WHAT WE DO NOW
Features & Components
in Proposed DTI Project Current DOST AI R&D Projects/Programs Agencies Involved
International AI and R&D
Centers
 Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda
 DOST National AI Roadmap
 Computing and Archiving Research Environment (COARE)
o High Performance Computing Machines, Quad Computing, 5G products, Quantum Computing Infrastructure
 Philippine Research , Education and Government Information Network (PREGINET)
 Meteorological Data Acquisition Stations for Information Dissemination (MASID)
 Remote Sensing and Data Science (DATOS) Help Desk in PhilSA and HazardHunterPH
 Space Technology Applications and Stamina4Space
DOST PCIEERD
DOST ASTI
Phivolcs
PAGASA
Data Scientists and
Engineers
 Philippine Sky Artificial Intelligence Program (SkAI-Pinas)
 iTANONG: A Natural Language Interface to Databases for Filipinos
 Automated Labeling Machine (ASTI-ALaM) Project
 Intelligent Structural Health Monitoring via Mesh of Tremor Sensors (meSHM)
 AI PINAS Program
 SPARTA Program
 Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in PH (SARAI)
 Scientific Knowledge Management System
DOST PCIEERD
DOST ASTI
PhilSA
PSHS
DOST PCIEERD
DOST PCIEERD, DAP
DOST PCAARRD, UPLB
DOST NRCP
Academic Institutions  Nine (9) High Performance Computing Machines hosted by HEIs and ASTI
 Autonomous Societally Inspired Mission Oriented Vehicles Program (ASIMOV - AI Robotics)
 Establishment of Adaptive Robotics Technology and Intelligent Computing Center (Project ARTIC)
 AI-based Analysis and Development of Wearable Navigating Technology for People with Blindness (Project e-SENSE)
 Monitoring and Detection of Ecosystems Changes for Enhancing Resiliencie and Adaptation (MODECERA)
 GRNDH20.ph (Groundwater Research Network Data on Natural Habitat Hydrology Observations)
 Improving Production Efficiency and Yield using Automated Furrow Irrigation System
 AIoT Farm Management for Optimized Production
 FASSSTER (Feasibility Analysis of Syndromic Surveillance using Spatio-Temporal Epidemiological Modeler for Early Detection of
Diseases)
 Center for Applied Modelling, Data Analytics, And Bioinformatics in Health
DOST ASTI
UP Mindanao via PCIEERD
(GIA, BSP)
USEP
SMU via PCIEERD (GIA)
UPLB, CLSU, WPU, WVSU,
USEP
UP Cebu
CLSU, DOST PCAARRD
UPLB, DOST PCAARRD,
MECO TECO
DOST PCHRD, ADMU, DOH,
UPManila
DOST PCHRD, UPLB,
Malayan
Tech Companies  Drivers Roadworthiness Improvement Verification Education and Readiness for the Philippine Logistics Industry (DRIVER.PH - IOT) TIP via PCIEERD (GIA)

3. DTI Industry 4.0
Pilot Factory
(Host pilot, demonstration and learning
laboratories for Industry 4.0 technologies such
as robotics, intelligent manufacturing systems,
and cyber-physical systems)
WHAT WE DO NOW
Features & Components
in Proposed DTI Project Current DOST Pilot Factory Projects/Programs Agencies Involved
Advanced Manufacturing
Experts and Facilities
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURES / STI FACILITIES
 One Stop Laboratory Services for Global Competitiveness (ONELAB)
 Central Hub For Advanced Manufacturing R&D In The Philippines
 DOST - Electronics Product Development Center (EPDC)
 DOST Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCEN)
 Advanced Mechatronics, Robotics, and Industrial Automation Laboratories (AMERIAL)
 Advanced Device and Materials Testing Laboratory (ADMATEL)
 Material Development Laboratory (MATDEV)
 Metals and Engineering Innovation Centers (MEICs)
 Modular Multi-Industry Innovation Centers (MMICs)
 Simulation and Packaging Testing Laboratories (SPTLs)
 Green Packaging Laboratories (GPLs)
 Gamma Irradiation Facility
 Philippine Genome Center and Biosafety Level 2 Laboratories
 Regional Metrology Laboratory Services (STS)
 Rubber Testing Facilities
 Philippine National Halal Laboratory and Science Center
 Modular Multi-Industry Innovation Center (ITDI)
 Innovative Tissue Culture Laboratory (iLab)
 Innovation Center for Yarn and Textile (ICYT PTRI)
 Tuklas Lunas Center
 Smart Packaging Technologies
 Energy Audits (Government Energy Management Program)
 Environmental Technology Verification
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
 DOST S&T Fellows and Balik Scientist Programs
 DOST CRADLE Program
 Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry
DOST-wide
Industry 4.0 Training  Community Empowerment through Science & Technology
 Technology Transformation and Empowerment of Knowledge Generators and Innovators
 Firm Level Trainings, Seminars, Fora for MSMEs, LGU, Academe, Community
 Technology Consulting Services
DOST-wide
Academic Partners  DOST Grants-in-Aid Program SUC and HEI recipients DOST-wide
TechVoc  Specialized Science Secondary Program DOST PSHSS

4. Manila Tech
Sphere
(A space for startups to cultivate ideas and
grow them to be successful, profitable and
investible enterprises. Enhance the capacities
of the startups by providing seed funding,
coaching, and access to investors)
WHAT WE DO NOW
Features & Components
in Proposed DTI Project Current DOST Startup Development Projects/Programs Agencies Involved
Space for Startups  Startup Grant Fund
 National Startup Week, HANDA, and National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival
 DOST HEIRIT and RESEED
 Young Innovators Program
 Co-working Spaces
 DOST iFWD Program Business Development Courses (Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines)
 Concept Prototyping Program
 Grants and Assistance to leverage Innovations and National Growth (GALING)
DOST Sectoral Councils
Space for Incubators and
Accelerators
 1TBI / Technology Business Incubation Program
 Technology Innovation and Commercialization 2.0
 IP Rights Assistance Program
 Intellectual Property Protection and Management of Health Research Outputs Program (IPROTECH)
 Sci Tech Superhighway
 Innovation, Science and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-Based Development (ISTART ROS)
 Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND)
DOST-wide
Venture Capitalists and
Entrepreneurs
 DOST Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP)
 DOST Venture Financing Program
 DOST Local GIA for identified Priority Sectors
 Industry-based Invention Development Program
 Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development (GRIND)
 Farms and Industry Encounters Through S&T Agenda (FIESTA)
 Innovations for Women Enterprises (iWOMEN)
 Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprise
DOST-wide
Global Startup Network  Global Exhibitions, National Invention Contests and Exhibits DOST TAPI, Sectoral Planning Councils

5. Customer, Market,
Trade Intelligence
Portals
Market-
driven R&D
DOST AI &
Knowledge
Banks
Systems and
Regulatory
Portals
Licensing &
Spinout
Management,
Local and Global
Funding Network
STI Laboratory and
Facilities Network
Tiered Seed
Funding, Physical
Spaces, and Other
Support
TRL and MRL
Assessments
Technology Business
Incubation and
Business
Sustainability
Mentorships
Legal
Support
Intellectual
Property
Management
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Science &
Industry
Network
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6. Cost and Resource Efficiency Sustained Revenue Growth
Sustainability
Technology Disclosure;
Legal Support; Intellectual
Property Management
Tiered seed funding schemes;
Support for exhibits, pitching,
matching, and promotion; Access
to common physical spaces
Licensing/Spinout Management;
Financing Management: Angel
Investments, Venture Capital,
Bootstrapping, Crowdfunding;
KIST Park Affiliation
Business Development and
Mentorship for University-
Based; Independent, Nascent
S&T Enterprises
Market-Driven R&D Juan2KNOW /
JuanaKNOW
DOST Knowledge
Banks
Access to Laboratories,
Equipment, Testing
Facilities
Commercialization
Scaled Up
Enterprise
Development
Quality
Knowledge &
Technology
Production
Price Quality Service Accessibility Organizational
Management
Technology Readiness
and Market Readiness
Assessment
DOST Program PROPEL
Locally Relevant and Globally Competitive, Profitable STI Enterprises
Access to S&T Expert
and to Industry Advice
Branding &
Marketing
Product Competitiveness

7. 1DOST
FORECAST
Foresight-driven,
Cross-Agency
Actions for Social
and Economic
Transformation
NICHING AND
LEADING IN
CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
DEVELOPING STI
LEADERS,
TALENTS, &
HUMAN CAPITAL
FOR INDUSTRY 4.0
INVESTING IN S&T
PHYSICAL &
DIGITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
MARSHALING
ACADEMIC,
INDUSTRY, &
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
PROPELLING
MARKET-
DRIVEN &
INDUSTRY-
FACING
INNOVATIONS
CATALYZING
SMART AND
SUSTAINABLE
CITIES AND
COMMUNITIES
ADVANCING
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
Human Well-
Being
Wealth
Creation
Wealth
Protection
Sustainability

8. NICHING AND
LEADING IN
CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
The DOST shall define, pursue, and achieve
strategic and leading advantage in prioritized
areas of science and technology to deliver
prosperity and security for the country, while also
contributing to global society.
Our foundational science base is world-leading
and diverse, providing us with the agility to rapidly
advance discoveries and technologies as they
emerge.

9. NICHING AND
LEADING IN
CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
 Artificial Intelligence
 Quantum Technologies
 Engineering Biology
 Biologics in Pharma
 Smart Agriculture
 Future Telecommunications
 Geospatial Analysis
 Semiconductors
 Disaster, Risk Management, and
Resilience

10. Artificial
Intelligence
Quantum
Technologies
Future
Telecommunication
s

11. Engineering
Biology
Biologics in
Pharma
Smart Agriculture

12. Geospatial
Analytics
Semiconductors
Disaster, Risk
Management,
and Resilience

13. ADVANCING
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
The DOST shall manage and promote R&D
investments in order to spur knowledge
generation, aiming for the Philippines to become a
leading knowledge-driven nation with inclusive
growth.
The DOST will prioritize funding and investments in
key research areas that drive innovations and
technological advancements. It shall build strategic
R&D platforms that encourage private sector and
industry participation in R&D activities in order to
expedite technology transfer and
commercialization.
.

14. DEVELOPING STI
LEADERS, TALENTS
AND SKILLS FOR
INDUSTRY 4.0
The DOST shall spearhead the development of
the nation’s leaders and talent in Science,
Technology, and Innovation (STI).
Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and robust pool
of skilled technical and entrepreneurial
professionals who are agile and responsive to
the evolving demands of industry, academia, and
government. This initiative will focus on
nurturing expertise in STEM, digital and data
sciences, commercialization, and national
security.

15. INVESTING IN
AND EXPANDING
ACCESS TO S&T
PHYSICAL AND
DIGITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
The DOST shall enhance both physical and digital
infrastructure in Science, Technology, and Innovation.
These facilities aim to not only attract top-tier talent but
also foster dynamic knowledge creation partnerships
and encourage investments.
Spanning across all regions of the Philippines, these
facilities ensure easy access and serve as hubs for
innovation, offering avenues for process and product
testing. Furthermore, they function as 'living labs,'
providing immersive environments for hands-on
experimentation and learning.

16. CATALYZING
INNOVATIVE
LOCAL SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
ENTERPRISES

17. PROPELLING
INNOVATIONS

18. PROPELLING
INNOVATIONS

19. MARSHALING
ACADEMIC,
INDUSTRY, AND
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS