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SETUP — Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program

SETUP — Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program

Offers technology adoption support and refundable seed financing for Philippine enterprises through DOST regional offices.

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About

The Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) is DOST's nationwide, continuously open technology-adoption support programme for Filipino-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises. Funding is delivered through the Innovation System Support Fund (iFund), structured as a refundable, no-interest advance that covers equipment acquisition costs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis …

What this grant funds

Technology adoption, equipment acquisition, training, and product testing for Filipino-citizen-owned MSMEs via DOST Regional Offices.

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.Recoverable advance
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: region1.dost.gov.ph