CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), together with the Regional Development Council 7 (RDC 7), is inviting innovators in Central Visayas to submit their proposals for the 2025 Filipinnovation Awards.
Filipinnovation Awards, also known as the National and Regional Innovation Awards and Competitions (NRIAC), is a new initiative of NEDA that recognizes and supports Filipino innovators making transformative contributions to national development.
This annual competition highlights early-stage commercialization, promotes innovation, connects innovators with stakeholders, and attracts investments to foster a culture of innovation in the Philippines.
Competition criteria
To qualify for the Filipinnovation Awards, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Filipino citizenship or Filipino-owned enterprises;
- Must be innovators in the early stages of commercialization;
- Must be registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and
- Must have Certificate of Intellectual Property (IP) Registration or Proof of Ongoing IP Application
With this year’s competition focusing on three key themes, including the Learning and Education, Health and Well-being, and Food and Agribusiness, the competition is structured into a two-stage process.
Participants will first compete at the sub-national level, divided into four geographic clusters: National Capital Region (NCR), Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The top 15 finalists from these regional clusters will move on to the national stage to compete for the national recognition.
Five winners will be selected to receive different benefits, including grants, mentorship, national recognition, participation in international events, and access to investment opportunities to scale their innovations.
How to apply?
Step 1: Visit the web portal: filipinnovation.neda.gov.ph
Step 2: Register an account.
Step 3: Submit application.
The deadline for submissions is on March 20, 2025.
Aspiring innovators are encouraged to apply early to be part of this new initiative.
For more information on the Filipinnovation Awards, you may visit https://filipinnovation.neda.gov.ph/ or https://www.facebook.com/NICfilipinnovation. (MSH/PIA7 Cebu with reports from NEDA and RDC-7)
