Labs / Academic

Academic AI research labs

University-based laboratories and centers. The bulk of Philippine AI research capacity sits here, concentrated in a small number of institutions.

15 entries · 8 marked startup-friendly

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Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Data Sciences Lab

Specializes in analytics and intelligence, developing data-driven AI solutions for business and industry applications.

Data-driven AI solutionsBusiness applicationsFinance+1

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Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE)

Focuses on image processing, machine learning for object detection and classification, biomedical applications, traffic and pedestrian monitoring.

Image processingMachine learning for object detection and classificationBiomedical applications+1

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Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo Laboratory for Learning Sciences (ALLS)

Focuses on AI and machine learning, particularly in educational technologies and learning sciences, to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

AI in educationMachine learningEducational technologies+1

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Ateneo Business Insights Laboratory for Development (BUILD)

Launched on May 23, 2024, BUILD aims to advance the use of operations research, data analytics, financial modeling, generative artificial intelligence, and data platform …

Operations researchData analyticsFinancial modeling+2

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Ateneo Computer Algorithms and Applications Lab

Explores algorithm development for optimization problems.

Machine LearningArtificial IntelligenceComputer Vision+1

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Ateneo Social Computing Science Lab

Focuses on social media analytics, social computing platforms, social network analysis, agent-based simulations.

Social media analyticsSocial computing platformsSocial network analysis+1

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De La Salle University Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL)

Researches AI, machine learning, and data science with applications across multiple domains, including urban planning and industry solutions.

AIMachine learningData science+2

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Mapúa University Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS)

Concentrates on AI research and development, with a strong emphasis on data science applications in industry and enterprise settings.

AI research and developmentData scienceIndustry applications+1

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Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) at Mindanao State University

Focuses on AI, robotics, automation, ICT systems, green construction, intelligent agriculture, and intelligent manufacturing.

AIRoboticsAutomation+4

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Quantum and Intelligent Systems Laboratory for Power Engineering (QISLaP)

Launched on March 21, 2025, with PHP 18 million in funding from DOST-PCIEERD.

Quantum computing for energy applicationsHybrid quantum models for energy optimizationForecasting electricity demand+3

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University of Northern Philippines (UNP) AI Research Initiative

Launched in December 2024, titled 'UNP Towards AI-Driven Education and Management: A Futures Thinking Capacity Building Project'.

AI in educationAI in institutional managementAI research methodologies

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UP Center for Intelligent Systems (CIS)

The University of the Philippines has the country's first Ph.D. program in AI. Focuses on transdisciplinary AI research, ethics-driven AI development, and sustainable AI …

Transdisciplinary research and education on artificial intelligenceData scienceComplex systems+2

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UP Diliman Department of Computer Science

Conducts research on AI applications in diverse fields including agriculture, healthcare, education, and traffic management.

Plant disease detectionHealthcare applicationsEducation+1

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Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Laboratory (AIR Lab)

Focuses on AI & Robotics, autonomous drones.

AI & RoboticsAutonomous drones

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University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) AI Initiatives

Focuses on AI in teaching and learning.

AI in teaching and learning

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