BPI-DOST Innovation Awards

BPI Foundation (BPIF) recognizes the significant role of Science, Technology, and Innovation in nation-building. A special project of BPI Foundation in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII), the BPI–DOST Innovation Awards is a competition that challenges bright Filipino students of Basic and Applied Sciences to actively participate in resolving problems in the community science and technology.

Ten teams will receive PHP 60,000 each. Out of the Top 10, three teams with the most outstanding projects shall receive the BPI-DOST Innovation Award and a cash prize of PHP 150,000.00 each. Amount of prize is gross of 20% Final Withholding Tax.

A. Eligibility criteria 

1. This competition is open to all Filipino junior and senior (3rd – 5th year) undergraduate students of Basic and Applied Sciences who are regular enrollees within the program period.

2. The participants must meet all minimum requirements of the course and should not have any failing grade.

3. The students must not have any negative school record. This means they are not subject to any disciplinary or administrative action.

4. One (1) team composed of three (3) students shall represent the school. Each school shall submit only one (1) proposal. The school shall endorse the team using the template provided by BPIF.

5. The project must not have been submitted to any competition or presented to any external party. For this purpose, the team shall submit a declaration using the template provided by BPIF.

6. The project’s Technology Readiness Level (TRL) must at least be 4 (laboratory validated).

B. Requirements 

1. Fully accomplished BPI-DOST Awards Contestant form  

2. Fully accomplished BPI-DOST Contestant Questionnaire  

3. Fully accomplished BPI-DOST Science Awards Alumni list  

4. A duly signed certification by the College Secretary or College Registrar verifying that the contestants are bonafide students of the University and majoring in any Basic or Applied Science.

5. A duly signed certification by the Dean of Student Affairs/School Guidance Counselor verifying that the student has not been subjected to disciplinary action, administrative charges, suspension or conduct unbecoming of a college student. This will ensure that the student qualifies in criteria No. 3.

6. A certified true copy of grades as evidence for the criterion on academic performance. The awards and selection committee at the school level will calculate grade point average and determine if there are any failing grades.

7. 3-minute Audio-Visual Documentation. The video should answer the following: 

• Name, Degree Program, University  
• What is the problem you’re trying to solve?  
• What is your proposed innovation for this problem?  
• How will this contribute to a financially well society?  
• Tells us a trivia or something that is unique about your study.  
• What are your other interests, hobbies or talents?  

The video must show snippets of the school, the contestants in the middle of an experiment, and snippets of the contestants doing fun/extra-curricular activities. Please ensure that the sound quality and lighting quality is of good standards. 

C. Project Submission  

1. Each school shall submit only one (1) proposal.  

2. Upload all forms and AVPs to a Google Drive folder with the following format: “NameofSchool_BPIDOSTInnovationAwards2025”. All necessary documents related to the competition shall be uploaded here.

3. Provide access to the Secretariat of the Innovation Awards and submit on or before June 30.

Interested students may coordinate with their respective college/university dean. All submissions will be coursed through the school.  

For any questions or concerns, you may contact us at +632 8580-0929 / +632 8580-0310 or send an email to the Secretariat of the Innovation Awards: Ms. Melanie P. Magbuhos (mpmagbuhos@bpi.com.ph) and Mr. Benrick M. Dulay (bmdulay@bpi.com.ph).