Inventors get funding support from DOST

DOST SUPPORTSINVENTORS | Ricardo David (left) and Eduardo Capule are the latest recipients of funding assistance from the Department of Science and Technology through itsTechnology Application and Promotion Institute. Atty. Marion Ivy D. Dela Cruz (seated) of TAPI’s Invention Development Division, together with Gilda de Jesus (standing, left) and Janeth Cruzada, leads the Memorandum of Agreement signing with the inventors. (Contributed photo)

As part of its continuing efforts to support Filipino inventors, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI),recently granted financial assistance to two inventors.

They are Ricardo David, chairman of David Motors Trading and Renewable Energy Development Corporation and Eduardo Capule.

David received ₱ 1,135,672 for the fabrication of his invention’s prototype.  He invented an Eco-jeep which runs on an LPG fueled engine.  LPG-fueled vehicles are said to emit less carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions than their conventional counterparts.

The assistance is under the Industry-Based InventionDevelopment Program of TAPI which supports the production of an invention’s first working model. The said amount will be repaid to TAPI, interest free, within three years time.

Meanwhile, Capule received₱30,000 for the pilot production and market testing of his improved food container. The said container is made of food grade plastic with tin plate cover and can be a substitute for tin cans in canned food production.  Capule said that his creation will dramatically reduce the packaging costs of food from 30-35 percent since plastic is more affordable.

The improved food container (left) is a more affordable alternative to tin cans (right). This type of container is ideal for sardines, corned beef, tuna, and evaporated milk.

Other variations of the improved food container – for powdered milk (left) and fruit juice (right).

The assistance is under TAPI’s Invention-Based Enterprise Development Program which aims to help inventors create businesses out of their invention.  It covers pilot production, field/market testing and formulation of systems and procedures in preparation for a larger production scale.

For more information on DOST’s other programs for Filipino inventors, contact TAPI at 8381140 or email tapi@dost.gov.ph.