DOST S&T Foundation Unit

The Department of Science and Technology through its S&T Foundation Unit certifies S&T-oriented private foundations for tax exemption purposes, and specific research and development projects implemented for scientific advancement for the availment of and integration into the programs of the Department of Science and Technology as mandated by Sec. 24 of the Republic Act No. 2067, or more commonly known as the “Science Act of 1958”, as amended by the Republic Act No. 3589. The S&T Foundation Unit is one of the Department’s offices that provides frontline services under the direct supervision of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations. The core functions of the S&T Foundation Unit are the following: A. Process applications for certification of S&T-oriented private foundations undertaking scientific and technological activities (STA) for tax exemption purposes; and B. Process applications for certification of specific research and development projects undertaking scientific pursuits for the availment of and integration into the programs of the Department of Science and Technology; The S&T Foundation Unit ensures the integrity of the DOST certification and bridges collaborative tie-ups between the Department of Science and Technology and the certified science foundations, and private individuals, firms, and educational institutions undertaking specific research and development projects as it looks forward to the materialization and advancement of Science and Technology projects and programs for the common good of the science community and the nation as a whole.