by Jund Rian A. Doringo
The 2021 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) looks for the most commercially viable invention, utility model, and industrial design as it puts most weight to the profit potential of the judging criteria.
Organized by the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI), the 2021 RICE recognizes the contributions of inventors, innovators, and researchers to national development through a form of a friendly competition.
RICE gives due recognition to local inventors, innovators, and researchers
With as much as Php 50,000.00 to be won, the participants can submit their entries under the Tuklas Award for Outstanding Invention, Unlad Award for Outstanding Utility Model, Banghay Award for Outstanding Industrial Design, Likha Award for Outstanding Creative Research, and Sibol Award for Outstanding Student Creative Research.
Each category will be judged accordingly by the esteemed panel of judges endorsed by the DOST Regional Offices with the following criteria for the qualifying round:
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Invention Category 25% Novelty 30% Commercial Viability 15% Stage of Development and Cost 5% Unique Value Proposition 5% Scientific/Technical Merits |
Utility Model Category 25% Competitive Advantage 30% Commercial Viability 15% Stage of Development and Cost 10% Scientific/Technical Merits |
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Industrial Design Category 30% Aesthetics 40% Commercial Viability 10% Unique Value Proposition |
Creative Research Categories 30% Scientific/Technical Merits 20% Functionality 20% Market Potential 10% Originality |
The remaining twenty percent of the score comes from the video presentation and mastery of the subject matter which shall be determined during the final round of the competition.
In close collaboration with the DOST Regional Offices, the 2021 RICE will be conducted all throughout the year with the following schedules and deadline of submission of entries:
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Region |
RICE Schedule |
Deadline of Submission |
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I Ilocos |
21-23 September 2021 |
30 July 2021 |
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II Cagayan Valley |
05-07 October 2021 |
01 August 2021 |
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Cordillera Administrative |
07-09 September 2021 |
13 July 2021 |
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III Central Luzon |
19-21 October 2021 |
30 July 2021 |
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IV-A CALABARZON |
18-20 May 2021 |
15 April 2021 |
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IV-B MIMAROPA |
25-27 May 2021 |
18 April 2021 |
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National Capital |
15-17 June 2021 |
30 April 2021 |
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V Bicol |
01-03 June 2021 |
16 April 2021 |
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VI Western Visayas |
06-08 July 2021 |
09 May 2021 |
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VII Central Visayas |
21-23 July 2021 |
30 May 2021 |
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VIII Eastern Visayas |
03-05 August 2021 |
08 June 2021 |
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IX Zamboanga Peninsula |
17-19 August 2021 |
13 June 2021 |
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X Northern Mindanao |
26-28 October 2021 |
30 July 2021 |
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XI Davao |
03-05 November 2021 |
03 October 2021 |
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XII SOCCSKSARGEN |
16-18 November 2021 |
30 June 2021 |
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XIII Caraga |
07-09 December 2021 |
06 September 2021 |
To submit entries, please visit this link: http://tapi.dost.gov.ph/news/32-rice-call-for-entries-2021.
For more information on the 2021 RICE Rules and Criteria, please visit this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_c2pZBhemvIF9i2tQuEYzn1s5wFP2p5l or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and contact 8837 2071 local 2157.
