Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
The Presidential Filipinnovation Awards is a national competition designed to recognize, connect, and enable Filipino innovators whose innovations have high potential for commercialization.
The competition aims to bring out the best in Filipino innovators by providing a level playing field that enables them to showcase their talents, capabilities, and solutions irrespective of geographic location or institutional affiliation; serve as a national platform for recognizing local innovation and connecting innovators with industry stakeholders, partners, and investors; facilitate the commercialization of innovation by easing the pathway for innovators to navigate barriers in scaling, financing, and market access; promote a culture of innovation and inclusive participation across regions and sectors; and strengthen the innovation ecosystem by enabling multi-stakeholder partnerships and contributing to the visibility, viability, and sustainability of early-stage innovations.
The competition serves as a platform for social marketing and mobilization, connecting innovators with key stakeholders, including industry actors, potential partners, and investors. This strategic linkage is designed to accelerate commercialization, thereby fostering a more robust, dynamic, and inclusive innovation ecosystem in the country. The Presidential Filipinnovation Awards is open to Filipino individuals and Filipino-owned enterprises with innovations that are ready to move beyond concept and into application. Eligible enterprises must be duly registered with DTI, SEC, or CDA and at least 60% Filipino-owned. Submissions must feature a functional working prototype and be supported by registered or ongoing intellectual property protection such as a patent, utility model, or industrial design.
Applicants are required to complete the application form and upload several documents through the official portal. Business requirements include DTI/SEC/CDA registration, BIR certificate of registration, articles of incorporation and by-laws, and the latest GIS for corporations. Team requirements include valid government-issued IDs, a CV of the team leader, a notarized declaration, undertaking and waiver form, and an authority to represent if the team leader is not the CEO or owner. Innovation requirements include proof of a working prototype through photos and video, and proof of IP registration or ongoing IP application.
For more information, visit Filipinnovation.
