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Government AI research labs

State research councils, agency laboratories, and the facilities they fund. These bodies set the direction and hold most of the public research money.

10 entries · 8 marked startup-friendly

government

Artificial Intelligence Virtual Hubs (ACABAI-PH)

Provides accessible AI tools and platforms for businesses, researchers, and communities, enabling AI solutions deployment without requiring extensive technical expertise.

AI tools and platformsBusiness process optimizationCommunity-driven solutions

government

Center for AI Research (CAIR)

Part of the Philippines' National AI Roadmap, aiming to help the Philippines become a leading AI hub in ASEAN. Focuses on harnessing AI's transformative potential to boos

Artificial intelligence research and developmentPrecision farmingSmart manufacturing+3

government

DOST Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub

One of the Eight Big Ticket R&D Programs of the DOST, launched on February 5, 2025.

Emerging R&D in AISupporting local startups and R&D collaborations

government

DOST-ASTI Quantum Innovation Laboratory (QIL)

Conducts national training programs to introduce Filipino researchers to key concepts and tools in quantum computing.

Quantum computingQuantum circuit simulationQuantum image processing

government

DOST-PCHRD AI-Driven Health Innovations

Supports several AI-driven health projects including automated food recognition, brain tumor detection, and medical supply chain management.

AI-driven healthcare innovationsMedical researchHealth technology

government

DOST-PCIEERD AI Research Initiatives

Conducts research on health chatbots, autonomous vehicles, traffic management AI, marine litter monitoring, and structural health sensors.

Health chatbots (e.g., KIRA for COVID-19)Autonomous vehicles (ASIMOV Program)Traffic management AI+4

government

Education Center for AI Research (ECAIR)

Focuses on AI tools for teaching, learning analytics, school administration automation, and disability detection systems.

AI in educationLearning analyticsSchool administration automation+1

government

National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI)

The Philippines' central national institution for AI research, advanced computing and innovation, launched by the Department of Science and Technology on 26 February 2026

National AI research coordinationAdvanced computingAI-as-a-Service+2

government

National Center for AI Research (NCAIR)

Focuses on AI innovation in agriculture, healthcare, BPO, and governance. Aims to bridge gaps in AI adoption for SMEs and startups.

Agricultural technologyAquacultureTransportation+4

government

Philippine AI Research Center

Announced in 2023, planned to launch in Q1 2024. Aims to contextualize AI in the Philippine setting with a 'country filter'.

FintechAIBlockchain+2

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