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DOST-PCHRD Startup Research Grant Program

DOST-PCHRD Startup Research Grant Program

Funds Philippine health-sector startups moving PCHRD-supported technologies toward commercialization and patient impact.

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The DOST-PCHRD Startup Research Grant Program is administered by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), a specialized agency of the Department of Science and Technology. The program provides financial and technical support to health-sector startups and spinoffs commercializing technologies that have been developed or supported under prior PCHRD funding, targeting the b…

What this grant funds

Health and biomedical technology commercialization by Philippine for-profit startups spinning out PCHRD-supported innovations.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph