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DOST S4CP — CRADLE (Collaborative R&D to Leverage Philippine Economy)

DOST S4CP CRADLE — Collaborative R&D

Connects Philippine companies and research institutions through S4CP CRADLE for collaborative projects that bridge practical ideas and university capability.

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About

CRADLE (Collaborative R&D to Leverage Philippine Economy) is a sub-program of DOST's Science for Change Program (S4CP), administered through PCIEERD. It funds applied research projects that pair Philippine industry with higher education institutions (HEIs) and research and development institutes (RDIs), with the explicit goal of translating academic research into commercially relevant outcomes. Ov…

What this grant funds

Applied collaborative R&D between Philippine industry and HEI or RDI partners under the DOST Science for Change Program.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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: s4cp.dost.gov.ph