Call for Proposals

DOST - PCIEERD CALL for R&D PROPOSALS

(February 20, 2020)

The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is joining the Call for R&D Proposals of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The Call pertaining to PCIEERD priority areas will start on 1 May 2020 until 31 May 2020 in the list of priority areas hereto attached.

More specific details about the topics are attached. This can also be viewed at the PCIEERD website: http://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

Call for Proposals 2020

I. Environment Sector

A. Integrated Program for a Cleaner and Revitalized Environment (l-CARE) Program

1. National Research and Development Program for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution

2. Innovative Solutions to Solid Waste Management

3. Toxic and Hazardous Waste R&D Agenda - Mercury

II. Process Sector

A. Agro-Industrial Program Technological Support for the Upgrading of the Local Cacao and Cocoa Industry

B. Natural Products Program

1. Improvement of Extraction and Processing, Application and Product Development Studies, Standardization and Performance Assessment Studies of Selected Gums, Resins and Oils

2. Improvement of Natural Dyes Color Stability for Food and Nutraceutical Applications

C. Textile Program Technical Support to the Philippine Textile and other Allied Industries (smart functionalization, use of alternative fiber sources, recycling, among others)

III. Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, and Photonics

A. Semiconductor and Electronics Industry

1. Aerospace Industry

• • • Design and fabrication of materials for aerospace and aircraft that address a specific problem of an existing local company

    • Use of additive manufacturing to improve the properties of materials for aerospace and aircraft industries.

2. Energy

Fuel cells: single stack, polymer exchange membrane Supercapacitors: non-Platinum alternatives, pseudocapacitors, EDCL

3. Establishment of safety protocols for the use of nanomaterials (occupational and operational)

IV. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector

A. Artificial Intelligence (Al) R&D

1. Robotics Al ( predictive mapping, and the power of the crowd; Next-gen robotics and swarm solutions; Aerial drones and immediate aid supply)

2. Data Analytics (Integration and interoperability of big data across different government departments and affiliated organizations; National challenges such as unemployment, terrorism, energy resources exploration, and much more)

3. Gaming development for education (e.g. learning while playing)

4. Virtual Reality (VR) / Artificial Reality (AR) for aerospace, tourism, and human security

V. Electronics Sector

A. Sensors and Actuators for Intelligent Factories

B. Wearable Electronics

VI. Space Technology Sector

A. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Applications

1. Multi-sensor integration of GNSS applications in surveying and geodesy;

2. Use of GNSS for aviation, including the integration of satellite navigation technology into air traffic management and airport surface navigation and guidance;

3. Use of navigation and timing systems for road, rail, and engineering applications including vehicle guidance, geographic information system (GIS) mapping, and precision fanning;

4. Navigation systems operation in marine environment, including waterway navigation, harbor entrance/approach, marine archaeology, fishing, and recreation;

VII. Good Governance through Data Science and Decision

Support System (GODDESS)

Open to Sustainability Program for Data Science Adoption, Reskilling, Training and Adoption (SPARTA) Project - training participants to develop appropriate capabilities, systems and technologies geared towards enabling LGUs and NGAs to adapt data-driven governance and evidence-based management such as (1) Urban mobility, (2) Energy management, (3) E-governance and Citizen Services, (4) Waste Management, (5) Water Management, and (6) Others - Incubation/trade facilitation centers, etc.

VIII. MSMEs Cost-Competitive Low Carbon Systems

A. Low Carbon Technology for MSMEs

B. Monitoring, detection, analysis and control of energy utilization of MSME

C. Energy Efficient and Energy conservation technologies for MSMEs

IX. Innovative Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems and Applications

A. Development of UAV Materials, Automation and Capabilities Development

B. Robust UAV Platforms and Cost-Competitive Applications

X. Smart Approach for the Construction Industry

A. Innovative construction materials maximizing the potential application of indigenous recycled, and industrial waste materials

B. Improvement and upgrading of construction techniques/methods

C. Localization and advancement of equipment/tools for construction, monitoring and testing

XI. Mining and Minerals Sector

A. Value-adding of Metallic Minerals

1. Copper - Purification of copper for industrial use

2. Nickel -Production of engineering castings using laterite nickel pig iron

3. Iron -Production of iron using low-grade magnetite ores

B. Value-adding of Non-metallic Minerals Marble - Product development for other applications (CaC03, construction materials and decorative items)

1. Clay -Utilization of clay for wastewater treatment and other applications

2. Cement- Process improvement

3. Silica- Utilization of silica for industrial application

4. Limestone- Utilization of lime for paint, rubber, glass, plastic and other applications

C. Exploration and Extraction of E-tech Elements for Emerging Technologies Applications

1. REE (Scandium, Yttrium and Neodymium) - Exploration and extraction of scandium, yttrium and neodymium from metallic and non-metallic minerals

4. Cobalt (Co)- Exploration and extraction of Cobalt from metallic and non-metallic minerals

5. Tellurium (Te) - Exploration and extraction of Tellurium (Te) from metallic and nonmetallic minerals

6. Selenium (Se) - Exploration and extraction of Selenium (Se) from metallic and non-metallic minerals

7. Indium (In) - Exploration and extraction of Indium (In) from metallic and nonmetallic minerals

8. Gallium (Ga) -Exploration and extraction of Gallium (Ga) from metallic and nonmetallic minerals

D. Technologies in Support of Environmental Protection, Conservation and Rehabilitation of Mined-out Area

1. Abandoned/Mined-out area

• • • Develop technologies that would remediate and rehabilitate abandoned mines and dumped tailings that pose environmental, health and safety problems Control, prevention and treatment of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Wastewater treatment technologies

    • Erosion control and slope stabilization technologies

2. Tailings

Tailings dam design Utilization of tailings/wastes from mining/processing to valuable products (e.g. carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment, acid mine drainage, etc.)

XII. Metals and Engineering Sector

A. Machining and Fabrication Sector

1. Development innovative, cost-effective and appropriate machines and equipment that will solve the S&T problems and needs of the following industry:

a. Cacao industry

b. Food Processing industries

c. Essential Oils and Fragrances

d. Aerospace industries

e. Creative and Handicraft industries

f. National Defense and Security needs

2. Mechanical and Robotics for industry adoption

3. Production Technologies for select Creative industries (Forest-based; composite and natural materials)

4. National Defense and Security needs of the Philippine Armed Forces

5. Machinery, Parts and Engineered Products (MPEPs) for Design and Dev’t.

6. Surface finishing of automotive parts

B. Tool and Die Sector

1. Capability Building and services for the die and mold needs of the manufacturing sectors

2. Tool and Die for Handicraft Industries

C. Metal casting Sector

1. R&D on Advanced Metalcasting Technologies and Materials Technologies

2. Metal and composite etching or photo etching, Polishing, Metal Finishing Technologies

3. Projects and Programs on Materials/Metallurgy Technology

(Please refer to the DOST-PCIEERD website for more information.)