Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) Directory

The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) is the implementing arm of DOST in promoting the commercialization of technologies and in marketing the services of the other operating units of the Department. It undertakes contract research, particularly at pilot plant and semi-commercial stage; provides technical consultancy, including engineering design services, patenting and licensing services; and provides grants and/or venture financing for new and emerging projects. It administers the Invention Development Assistance Fund (IDAF) for the initial experiments and prototype development and other invention development-related activities, and the Inventors Guarantee Fund (IGF) for assisting inventors in the development and commercialization of inventions.