ClusteRICE 2025: The Ultimate Search for the Philippines’ Best Innovations

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The future of Filipino innovation is here, and the Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) is leading the charge with ClusteRICE 2025: The Search for the Best and Brightest Local Innovations.

This prestigious biennial competition is set to uncover groundbreaking inventions, revolutionary designs, and game-changing research that will help shape the country’s future. With the theme “We RICE the nation with real-world solutions,” ClusteRICE 2025 promises to empower local innovators, provide national recognition, and open doors to international opportunities.

If you have an invention, research, or design that could change the world, this is your chance to shine!

ClusteRICE: A Legacy of Innovation and Progress

For decades, the Philippines has been a breeding ground for innovation, with countless inventors and researchers producing real-world solutions to address societal challenges.

ClusteRICE evolved from the National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) and the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE), which were created under Republic Act 7459, also known as the Inventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines.

Since its first run in 2009, RICE has provided Filipino innovators with a platform to showcase their ideas, leading up to the national-level NICE competition. Now, in 2025, ClusteRICE is set to continue this mission by offering an even bigger and better platform for inventors, researchers, and students across the country.

With streamlined categories and bigger prizes, this year’s competition is designed to highlight only the best of the best, ensuring that Filipino innovations get the recognition they truly deserve.

ClusteRICE 2025 Categories and Cash Prizes

This year, ClusteRICE will be awarding one grand winner per category, with five major awards up for grabs:

Tuklas Award for Outstanding Invention – ₱50,000

Unlad Award for Outstanding Utility Model – ₱25,000

Banghay Award for Outstanding Industrial Design – ₱25,000

Likha Award for Outstanding Creative Research (Private and Government-Funded) – ₱20,000

Sibol Award for Outstanding Student Creative Research (High School and College) – ₱20,000

In addition to the top winners, the nine runners-up in each category will receive a consolation cash prize of ₱5,000.

Winning isn’t just about the money—ClusteRICE winners will gain national recognition and qualify for NICE 2026, where they will have the chance to compete on a global scale.

From Local Innovation to Global Recognition

ClusteRICE winners don’t just win cash prizes—they unlock opportunities for global exposure.

In 2024, NICE winners took their innovations to the world stage, representing the Philippines at:

The 49th International Exhibition of Inventions – Geneva (IEIG) in April 2024

The Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) in November 2024

At these prestigious events, Filipino innovators brought home multiple awards, proving once again that Filipino ingenuity is world-class.

By winning ClusteRICE, you could be the next to represent the Philippines on the global stage!

Presidential Recognition for Filipino Innovators

The Philippine government is fully committed to supporting and recognizing outstanding Filipino innovators.

In July 2024, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. personally handed out awards to the winners of NICE 2024, highlighting the government’s dedication to fostering a culture of innovation in the country.

This tradition will continue in 2026, with ClusteRICE winners receiving the same level of national recognition and opportunities for government support.

If you want your invention to be recognized by the highest levels of leadership in the Philippines, ClusteRICE 2025 is your chance!

How to Join ClusteRICE 2025

Are you ready to showcase your groundbreaking invention or research? Here’s how you can be part of ClusteRICE 2025:

Key Details:

Deadline for Submission: March 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Entry Forms:

Tuklas, Banghay, Unlad, and Likha Awards: https://bit.ly/3Cbp8jm

Sibol (Student Creative Research - High School and College): https://bit.ly/3PtPLDd

Competition Guidelines: https://bit.ly/3WcDPJU

For further information, visit the DOST-TAPI official website: www.tapi.dost.gov.ph

Let’s RICE Up the Nation with Innovation!

ClusteRICE 2025 isn’t just a competition—it’s a movement to empower Filipino inventors and innovators.

This is your chance to:

✔ Turn your ideas into reality

✔ Receive national and global recognition

✔ Get support to bring your innovation to the world

Don’t miss this opportunity! Submit your entry before March 15, 2025, and take your place among the next generation of Filipino inventors and researchers.

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