CRADLE PROGRAM

(Collaborative Research and Development to Leverage the Economy)

INTRODUCTION
The Collaborative Research and Development to Leverage Philippine
Economy (CRADLE) Program of the Department of Science Technology (DOST)
encourages synergistic relationships among the academe, research and
development institutions and the industry through collaborative Research and
Development (R&D) projects. Under the CRADLE Program, a local industry
partner determines a problem/need which requires an R&D solution, the partner
higher education institution (HEI) or Research & Development Institution (RDI)
undertakes the R&D to solve the problem/need, and DOST provides funding
support to the project of up to PhP5Million for a period of 1 – 3 years. Since 2017,
the CRADLE Program has funded 65 projects worth 296 Million pesos and
partnered with 29 HEIs/RDIs and 63 companies.

CRADLE: Status of Proposals (2018)

CRADLE Proposals Number of Proposals
Total Proposals Submitted 56
Still Under Evaluation 4
Disapproved 29
Endorsed For Full-Blown 23
Approved 3
Disapproved 6
Under Evaluation 13
Appealed for Reconsideration 1
SIGNIFICANCE OF SUPPORTING COLLABORATIVE R&D
To invigorate the Philippine innovation ecosystem, the DOST aims to:
º Stimulate R&D collaboration between researchers, scientists and engineers
(RSEs) in the academe and local private companies;
º Support both the pursuit of basic R&D and the transition of its result to the
industry;
º Engage knowledge and technology generators, and Filipino industry players
into a mutually beneficial relationship; and
º Help the industry gain competitive edge in the market, through the
development of innovative products, processes and/or service that are
responsive to the changing local and global dynamics.

CRADLE PARTNERS (As of 2nd Quarter of 2020)

METHODOLOGY

Application Process and Timeline

1. Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically through
the DOST Project Management Information System (https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/)
following the below timeline per sector. The DPMIS will no longer accept
proposals submitted after the deadline.
Please note: The DPMIS will only receive submissions with complete documents.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for further evaluation and funding.
2. Confirmation of Submission: After successful submission of the proposal,
the proponent will receive an automatic confirmation email. This email can be
used as proof that the proposal was submitted on time and correctly. For
concerns in the proposal submission, contact the S4C-PMO immediately.
3. Technical Evaluation: Proposals that pass the pre-screening are forwarded to
the appropriate Council for technical evaluation. Criteria for evaluation are based
on the Revised DOST-GIA guidelines.
4. Endorsement and Deliberation of Evaluation Results: The results of
evaluation will be forwarded to the Office of the Undersecretary for R&D. The S4C
Project Management Office (PMO) will inform the proponent of the final results.

Who may apply?

º Any duly recognized HEI/RDI with a proven track record in R&D in partnership
with at least one Filipino-owned company which has been operating for at
least 3 years.
*Please note that the academic institution prepares and submits the project
proposal while collaborating with the partner company.

What are the requirements for eligibility of the industry partner?

To be an eligible industry partner, the company must:
1. Be Filipino-owned
2. Be operating in the Philippines for at least 3 years and be able to provide of
active compliance with statutory regulations
3. Provide at least 20% of the project cost as counterpart funding (in cash, in
kind, or person hours)
4. Commit to adopt the output of the research (by signing a technology adoption
certificate). Plans for the use of the proposed technology and the mode of
technology transfer after the project must be included and clearly discussed in
the business plan.
5. Show how the research output will be adopted

What types of proposals may be submitted?

All proposals must be in line with the priority R&D areas and industries identified
by the DOST and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), namely:
1. Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
2. Agri-processing
3. Drug and Herbal Development
4. Food and Nutrition
5. Information and Communications Technology (includes Artificial Intelligence)
6. IC Design
7. Semiconductor and Electronics
8. Infrastructure and Logistics
9. Manufacturing
10. Environment and Climate Change
11. Industrial Waste Treatment
12. Renewable Energy
13. Creative Industries/Knowledge-based Services

What documents need to be submitted?

º Proposal Requirements
1. DOST Form 2B (Full blown proposal)*
2. DOST Form A (LIB)*
 3. DOST Form B (Workplan)*
4. Business Plan
*Prepared as prescribed in the Revised DOST-GIA Guidelines

º Documentary Requirements
1. Joint Endorsement Letter signed by the HEI/RDI and business head of
agency
2. Latest Business Registration Certificate (e.g. SEC, DTI or CDA)
3. Business Permit in the last 3 years
4. Technology Adoption Certificate (TAC)
5. Draft Collaborative Research Agreement (CRA)

º Supplementary Requirements
1. Curriculum Vitae of the Project Team
2. Company Profile
3. Necessary documents as determined in the Revised DOST-GIA
Guidelines for specific circumstances (e.g. approval from the institution's
ethics review board for research involving human subjects or in the case
of animal subjects, approval from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI);
clearance from the DOST Biosafety Committee for research proposals
involving the use of GMOs under contained use, etc.)

Evaluation Factors to Consider In Winning A Proposal

✔ Alignment to CRADLE Framework
▪ Submitted by a lawfully existing HEI/RDI in collaboration with at least one
Filipino owned company
▪ The problem/need was identified by the partner company
✔ Workability/Technical Viability
✔ Social and Environmental Impacts
✔ Commercial Viability
✔ Management Capability of the Proponents
 ✔ Availability of Competent and Reliable Workforce and Facilities

Characteristics of Successful Proposals

✔ Problem/need-focused
✔ Relevant and applicable
✔ Cost effective and cost efficient
✔ Scientifically-sound and technically feasible
✔ Availability of technical manpower (i.e. performed by experts) and capable
facilities
✔ High buy-in from the industry partner
✔ Fast transfer of technology

BUDGET PLAN
2017 2018 2019 TOTAL
CRADLE 9,893,065.00 14,823,963.99 33,404,892.51 58,121,921.50
Summary of CRADLE Program Funding 2017-2019

GANTT CHART
Sector Activity Timeline Date/s May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2022
Industry, Submission of May 3 to
Energy, and Proposals June 3
Emerging (5pm)
Technology
(IEET); Basic
Research
Pre-Evaluation + June 4 to
Endorsement to June 10
Councils
Technical June 11
Evaluation to July 27
(Councils)
OUSECRD July 28 to
 Deliberation Aug 2
Release of Final From Aug
Evaluation Results 3
Processing of Approx.
Approved Projects 1.5
months
(Finalize LIB, MOA Approx.
signing and 1.5
Release) months
Agriculture, Submission of June 4 to
Aquatic, and Proposals July 5
Natural (5pm)
Resources
(AANR)
Pre-Evaluation + July 6 to
Endorsement to July 12
Councils
Technical July 13 to
Evaluation Aug 26
(Councils)
OUSECRD Aug 27 to
Deliberation Sept 3
Release of Final From
Evaluation Results Sept 6
Processing of Approx.
Approved Projects 1.5
months
(Finalize LIB, MOA Approx.
signing and 1.5
Release) months
Health Submission of July 6 to
Proposals Aug 6
(5pm)
Pre-Evaluation + Aug 9 to
Endorsement to Aug 13
Councils
Technical Aug 16 to
 Evaluation Sept 30
(Councils)
OUSECRD Oct 1 to
Deliberation Oct 7
Release of Final From Oct
Evaluation Results 8
Processing of Approx.
Approved Projects 1.5
months
(Finalize LIB, MOA Approx.
signing and 1.5
Release) months
Target Start of Jan 2022
Implementation (all
approved projects
under IEET, Basic
Research, AANR
and Health Sector)
*Subject to availability of funds; target fund release is by early Jan 2022

REFERENCES:
Retrieved from: CRADLE – Science for Change Program (dost.gov.ph)
Retrieved from: www.dost.gov.ph - DOST Science for Change Program
Retrieved from: CRADLE_CFP_for_CY-2022_Funding.pdf (upm.edu.ph)