S4CP Programs
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S4CP focuses on Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of R&D Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness which is composed of four (4) programs namely: (1) Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) Program, (2) R&D Leadership (RDLead) Program, (3) Collaborative R&D to Leverage PH Economy (CRADLE) for RDIs and Industry Program, (4) Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry Program.
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Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)
Establish R&D Centers in the regions by stimulating collaborative STI ecosystem among HEIs to promote regional development
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Collaborative R&D to Leverage the Philippine Economy (CRADLE)
Create synergistic relationship between the academe and the industry with the goal of invigorating Philippine R&D
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R&D Leadership Program (RDLEAD)
Engage experts with strong leadership, management and innovative policy-making proficiencies to lead in strengthening the research capabilities of HEIs and RDIs
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Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry
Facilitate the acquisition of strategic and relevant technologies by Filipino companies for immediate incorporation in their R&D activities