DA-BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (DA-BPO) CALL FOR PROPOSALS (2026-2028)

The DA Biotech Program Office Call for Proposal (2026-2028) is now open for submission until December 15, 2025.
Core components for funding include the following areas:
  1. Regulatory Support and Science-Based Tools;
  2. Capacity Building and Human Resource Development;
  3. Technology Development and Deployment; and
  4. Policy Advocacy and Institutional Strengthening
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Priority Areas

BIOTECH RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT

Technology Development and Deployment
  • Biosecurity and Border Surveillance
    • Development of portable molecular kits (LAMP, qPCR, biosensors) for pest and pathogen detection in crops, fisheries, and livestockv (see list of priority pests/diseases)
    • Development Of biosensor based screening assays for veterinary drug (D2) residues in livestock and animal-derived foods to support market surveillance, trade compliance, and consumer protection
  • Food and Feed Safety
    • Development of tools to check residues, adulteration, or food quality in the market
  • Technology Testing and Deployment
    • Field and adaptability trials for products of biotechnology, for agriculture use, for performance and efficacy evaluation

BIOTECH RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT

Regulatory Support and Science-Based Tools
  • Validation Of testing methods for:
    • Pests and pathogens at point of entry (see list of regulated pests)
    • Adulteration, mislabeling, and
      fraudulent claims on food, feed, and agricultural commodities
    • Contaminants, toxins, or biological agents affecting trade and safety
  • Optimization of detection methods and emerging biosensor platforms for the rapid screening of veterinary drug
    residues and contaminants in livestock, dairy, poultry, and aquaculture products
  • Generating compliance data for biosafet or product registration
    • Surveillance and monitoring studies on
    the prevalence of emerging diseases in
    crops, livestock, and fisheries in support
    for policy

POLICY AND ADVOCACY

Policy Research and Institutional Foresight
(coordinate with the DA BPO for more
information)
Communication, Advocacy, and Public Engagement
(aligned with the DA BPO Communication
Plan)
  • Perception and Awareness Studies on agricultural biotechnology
  • Science and Risk Communication Research and Tools
  • Communication Campaigns and Capacity-Building Initiatives
  • Strategic Advocacy and Engagement Platforms

INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT

Facility Upgrading
  • Upgrading of biosafety and diagnostic facilities to meet international standards (ISO 17025. GLP, BLS) for testing, pathogen detection, or product verification relevant to agriculture, livestock, and fisheries
  • Upgrading or retrofitting of containment and biosecurity facilities to accommodate work with emerging biological materials and/or technology development related to R&D identified in the strategic component. Technology Development and/or Deployment
Manpower Development
  • Training Programs for DA, SUCs, and LGU on biosafety. biosecurity, pathogen detection, food safety and emerging biotech tools
  • TOT Programs for risk communication. stakeholder engagement, and responsible innovation practices
  •  Fellowships, study missions, and technical exchanges with international partners to strengthen the Philippines’ participation in gene editing, engineering biology, and biosafety governance fora
  • Implementation of the Research Fellowship Program (coordinate with the DA BPO for more
    information)

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