Tag: innovation policy


  • DOST-TAPI Seeks 5% Rise in IP Filings and Tech Adoption at 39th Anniversary

    DOST-TAPI Seeks 5% Rise in IP Filings and Tech Adoption at 39th Anniversary

    Overview of DOST-TAPI’s Growth Goal The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced a growth target anchored in intellectual property filings and the commercialization of technologies it supports. During its 39th anniversary celebration, the agency outlined a plan to achieve a 5% year-over-year increase in intellectual property…

  • DOST-TAPI Sets 5% Growth Target for IP Filings and Technology Adoption in 2026

    DOST-TAPI Sets 5% Growth Target for IP Filings and Technology Adoption in 2026

    Introduction: A Milestone for DOST-TAPI The Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) has outlined a clear growth path for the year, targeting a 5% increase in intellectual property (IP) filings and in the commercialization and adoption of technologies it supports. Announced during the 39th anniversary celebration of DOST-TAPI, the…

  • Singapore to Invest $1 Billion in AI Public Research Over Five Years

    Singapore to Invest $1 Billion in AI Public Research Over Five Years

    Singapore commits $1 billion to boost AI public research Singapore has unveiled a landmark plan to inject $1 billion into public sector artificial intelligence (AI) research from 2025 to 2030. The initiative underscores the city-state’s ambition to position itself as a global hub for responsible AI development, open science, and equity in technology access. The…

  • Singapore to Invest $1 Billion Over Five Years to Boost AI Public Research

    Singapore to Invest $1 Billion Over Five Years to Boost AI Public Research

    Singapore Announces $1 Billion AI Public Research Initiative In a landmark move for its innovation agenda, Singapore has unveiled a plan to commit $1 billion over five years, from 2025 to 2030, to bolster public research capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative, announced by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, signals a…

  • Prime Minister Carney Announces Cabinet-Level Shifts in Public Service Ranks

    Prime Minister Carney Announces Cabinet-Level Shifts in Public Service Ranks

    Public Service Leadership Undergoes Notable Reorganization The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a series of high-profile changes to the senior ranks of the public service today. The moves are set to take effect early in the New Year and are aimed at strengthening policy delivery, improving coordination across departments, and ensuring a seamless transition as…

  • CSIRO Cuts and National Interest Jobs: What the Government Still Protects

    CSIRO Cuts and National Interest Jobs: What the Government Still Protects

    Understanding the Context: CSIRO’s Funding Challenges Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has long been a backbone of innovation—from agricultural breakthroughs to climate research. Yet in recent years, the organisation has faced budget pressures, restructuring, and leadership questions that ripple through research programs and staffing. When a government agency that touches everyday life—from drought resilience to…