NICER Projects
The NICER Program aims to address the discrepancy in access to R&D funding among the regions. Through the program, qualified Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the regions are provided with grants so they can undertake quality research directed at promoting regional development with their existing capabilities and resources. A proposed NICER should be unique, a collaborative project between HEIs, and must be duly endorsed by the Regional Development Council (RDC) to ensure its socio-economic impact in the region.
Center for Innovations for DRMM-H
Development of software and response trainings for disaster risk reduction and health management
Multi-Species Freshwater Fish Center (MSFFC)
Development of artificial breeding and culture techniques of indigenous high valued freshwater species
Mollusk R&D Center
Monitoring program of population and reproductive biology of commercially-important mollusk
Biodiversity R&D Center
Assessment of biodiversity and natural resources in Cebu island
Environmental Informatics R&D Center
Application of sensor systems and ICT for timely information and future projections of environmental impacts
Center for Crustacean R&D
Enhancement in productivity of the commercially-valuable crustaceans from marine resources
Center for Astronomy R&D
Fostering astronomy and space science technologies in the country
Renewable Energy R&D Center
Research on appropriate and sustainable energy systems
Potato R&D Center
Enhancement of potato production system for self-sufficiency on certified quality planting materials to boost the potato industry
Citrus Resources R&D Center
Enhancement of citrus productivity both in volume and fruit quality
Sweet Potato R&D Center
Development of quality sweet potato clean planting material (SP-CPM)for sustainable production of its climate-smart varieties
Tamarind R&D Center
Improvement of the quality and production of sour and sweet tamarind through S&T intervention
Native Pig R&D Center
Increase the productivity and production efficiency of Markaduke native pigs in the nucleus herd, multiplier farms and farmer-beneficiaries by strengthening the research capability (both human resource and facilities) of MSC
Pili R&D Center
Improvement of propagation system, development of yield boosting technologies, and capability building activities for enhanced supply of pili nut
Seacucumber R&D Center
Enhancement of sustainable utilization, population genetic diversity, and mariculture of high value sea cucumber
Industrial Tree Plantation R&D Center
Upgrading the wood-based industry through technology enhancement and innovative product designs
Halal Goat Science and Innovation Center
Establish a functional Halal Goat Science and Innovation Center at SKSU that will not only enhance past R&D efforts on halal goat production but will also serve as hub for capacity development, collaborative research, and communication and partnership among SUCs working on halal goat.
Seaweed R&D Center
Optimize the seaweed value chain and create and promote a commercially sustainable cultivated seaweed industry in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
Garlic and other Condiments
Provide S&T-based interventions to revitalize the dwindling garlic industry in the Philippines
Queen Pineapple
To undertake comprehensive research on the advancement of Queen Pineapple to fill up more gaps in enhancing the productivity and marketability of the Queen pineapple.
Clean Energy Technologies
Use of indigenous materials for fuel cell and energy storage applications
Mountain Engineering
Deals with engineering solutions to community needs considering the challenges of a mountainous terrain unique to the Cordillera region
Caves Ecosystems
Serves as a center for research and development on cave biodiversity assessment and conservation
Center for Applied Modeling, Data Analytics, and Bioinformatics for Decision
Support Systems in Health
Utilize quantitative methods, data analytics, and applied mathematical modeling approaches to generate decision-support systems that will empower decision-makers.
Establishing the Philippine Research Center For Bamboo in Northern Mindanao
Build appropriate management and utilization technologies for economically important bamboo species through novel and innovative research and development projects that would promote inclusive growth, climate proofing, sustainable development, and global competitiveness of the bamboo industry in the region
Native Chicken R&D Center
Establish an R&D center for native chicken that is expected to accelerate production of quality breeder stocks thru enhanced breeding, feeding and production management strategies suitable for native chickens.
Cacao R&D Center
Build appropriate management and utilization technologies for economically important bamboo species through novel and innovative R&D projects that would promote inclusive growth, climate proofing, sustainable development, and global competitiveness of the bamboo industry