About the National Innovation Day

On April 17, 2019, Republic Act 11293, otherwise known as the Philippine Innovation Act, was passed into law. This adopts innovation as a vital component of the country's development policies to drive inclusive development and promote the growth and competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Pursuant to Section 27 of the Act, April 21 of every year is declared "National Innovation Day" to promote public awareness and national support for innovation and highlight milestones of government and private sector initiatives. The National Innovation Council (NIC), in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), is mandated to plan, design, and implement programs and activities for this annual celebration.

2025 National Innovation

Day Theme:

"FLIP: FORGING LEADERS OF INNOVATION
IN THE PHILIPPINES"

INSPIRE the youth who will be the next leadersa

EXCITE the public of Filipino ingenuity and creativity through the Filipinnovation Awards

CELEBRATE Filipino innovators or Filipinnovators

Learn more about the

Philippine Innovation Act here

The 2023 Philippine Innovation Act Progress Report outlines the accomplishment of the National Innovation Council (NIC) from January to December 2023.

Themed, “Reshaping the Future, Advancing Filipinnovation,” the 2023 implementation of the Philippine Innovation Act earmarks key sections of the law with the launching of the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document 2023-2032, the appointment of the seven NIC Executive Members, and the approval of 25 project proposals under the 2023 Innovation Grants.

Philippine Innovation Act Progress Report 2023

The National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) is a document that contains the country’s vision and long-term goals for innovation. It also provides a road map and the strategies for improving innovation governance; deepening and accelerating innovation efforts; and integrating and fostering public-private partnerships. The formulation of the NIASD follows a collaborative and forward-looking approach, benefitting from inputs coming from the academe, international experts, business sector, and various agencies of government.

National Innovation Agenda Strategy Document 2023-2032

About the National Innovation Council

Through the Philippine Innovation Act, the National Innovation Council is established under Section 6 to develop the country's innovation goals, priorities, and long-term national strategy. The Council is composed of the President as the Chairperson, the Secretary of National Economic and Development Authority as the Vice Chairperson, 16 officials as the ex-officio members, and seven (7) Executive Members from the ranks of academe, business sector, MSMEs, and scientific community.