Grantees & Scholars | USAID STRIDE

Grantee	Project Title	Collaborators and Partners	Principal Investigator

Ateneo de Davao University	Optimization of Cacao Fermentation	Subasta Integrated Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative	Prof. Ian Marc Cabugsa

Ateneo de Manila University	Field Quality Test Kits and Mobile App for the Medicinal Plant Industry: Water Activity and Plant Extract Profile (Phases I and II)	Pascual Pharma Corporation	Dr. Erwin P. Enriquez
Ateneo de Manila University	Analytics Monitoring for Power Systems (AMPS)	Solar Solutions, Inc.	Dr. Erees Queen Macabebe

Benguet State University	Non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus Isolates in Northern Philippines as Potential Biological Control Against Pre-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination of Peanut Phase I	Lussoc Santo Domingo Ilocos Sur Farmers Association	Dr. Janet Luis
	Development of Protocols for the Production of Aspergillus flavus as Biological Control Agents Against Pre-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination of Peanut (Phase II)	The University of Georgia-Tifton Campus

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture	Finding Solutions to Precocious Flowering of Stevia rebaudiana in the Philippines	Bicolandia Greenfields Development Organization, Inc.	Prof. Josephine F. Cruz

De La Salle University	Design and Manufacturing Feasibility of a Novel Smart Electric Folding Bicycles in the Philippines	NYFTI, Inc.	Engr. Isidro Antonio Marfori III
De La Salle University	Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer-Based Graphene Nanomaterials with Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Barnacle Properties for Sea Vessel Hull Applications	Blue Sea Energy Technology Corporation	Dr. Gil Nonato Santos
De La Salle University	Microvascular Therapeutic Fields based on Resonance Phenomena Principles	Integrated Micro-electronics, Inc.	Dr. Gil Nonato Santos
De La Salle University	Automation of Coco Sugar Production	Ragay Coconut Development Council Philippine Coconut Authority Camarines Sur Provincial Office	Dr. Elmer P. Dadios
		Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
		The University of Arizona
De La Salle University	Smart Farm for All-Seasons Tomato Production	University of Rizal System	Dr. Elmer P. Dadios
		Batangas State University
		The University of Arizona
De La Salle University	Establishing a Registry of Philippine Coffee Varieties and Developing SNPs Markers for Increased Production	Cavite State University, New York University	Dr. Ma. Carmen Ablan-Lagman
De La Salle University	Life Cycle Assessment of Algal Biofuels in the Philippines (Phase I)	AZtech Foodgrowers Corporation	Dr. Aristotle T. Ubando
		MCPI Corporation
	Process Streamlining of the Algae Industry in the Philippines (Phase II)	The University of Arizona
De La Salle University	Sustainable Management of “Aqua” for Resilient 21st Century (SMART) Communities	Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Mulanay, Quezon Campus	Dr. Aileen Orbecido
De La Salle University	Microvascular Therapeutic Fields based on Resonance Phenomena Principles	Integrated Micro-electronics, Inc.	Dr. Romeric Pobre

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University	Business and Engineering Technology (UBE-Tech) for the Purple Yam Industry in the Northern Philippines	Chemfree Foods	Engr. Raffy Espiritu

Iloilo Science and Technology University	Bioactive Hyaluronic Acid from Heads of Silver-Banded Whiting for Nutraceutical Use (Phase I)	Unifish, Inc.	Dr. Bernadeth F. Ticar
	Bioactive Hyaluronic Acid from Heads of Silver-Banded Whiting for Nutraceutical Use: Characterization and Biocompatibility Assessment of the Extracted Hyaluronic Acid (Phase II)	Unifish, Inc.
Iloilo Science and Technology University	Valorization of Brown Seaweeds through Alginate Extraction for Fruit and Fish Post-Harvest Preservation	Ephrathah Farms Corporation, Unifish, Inc., Tiabas Seaweeds Growers Association	Prof. Hilario S. Taberna, Jr.
Iloilo Science and Technology University	Multi-Powered Drying System for Food Processing	Magagmay Nga Kristyanong Katilingban (MKK) Consumers Cooperative	Dr. Renerio Mucas
Iloilo Science and Technology University	Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of a Water-Driven S-Turbine Pump		Engr. Salvador Senorio

Mapua University	Mapua Sikat Project Bathala Rocketstove	Sikat Solar Challenge Foundation, Inc. (Science Foundation)	Dr. Febus Reijd G. Cruz

Mariano Marcos State University	Pilot Deployment and Research and Development of Multi-Feedstock Village-Scale Modularized Kits for Bioethanol Production	BAPAMIN Cooperative	Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis
	Multi-Feedstock Village-Scale Modularized Kits for Bioethanol Production Phase II. Establishment of S & T -Based Sustainable Village-Scale Bioethanol Industry (Phase II)	Nipa Wine Making Producers Cooperative
		Southern Bondoc Peninsula Cooperative
		Ethanol Producers Association of the Philippines
		Green Future Innovation, Inc.
Mariano Marcos State University	Developing New Patterns and Design for the Local Weaving Industry in Paoay, Ilocos Norte	Nagbakalan Loomweavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative	Prof. Lawrence Eclarin

Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology	Optimized Chip Implementation of Indoor Light Energy Harvesting for Sensor Network and Battery Charging (Phase I)	Xinyx Design Consultancy and Services, Inc., Analog Devices, General Trias, Inc.	Engr. Jefferson Hora
	INLIGHT 2-Chip Fabrication and Testing of Indoor Light Energy Harvesting for Sensor Network and Battery Recharging (Phase II)	Analog Devices, General Trias, Inc. (ADI)
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology	Development and Production of High Value Yacon (Smallantus sonchifolius) Products	NutraTech BioPharma, Inc. DOALNARA Restoration Society	Dr. Roberto M. Malaluan
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology	Rigid Polyurethane Insulation Foams Made from Lignocellulosic Rice Straw	University of Missouri	Engr. Arnold Lubguban

Samar State University	Wearable Evasion Device		Engr. Jon Alvin Macariola

Technological Institute of the Philippines	Charge and Advertise (ChAd)		Dr. Drandreb Earl Juanico

Technological University of the Philippines	Automated Chicken Manure Toxicity Level Reducer System Using Optimized Farm Probiotics Solution	Silgen Industrial Corporation	Engr. Nilo Arago

University of the Philippines Diliman	Spatio-Temporal Controls on Gold Mineralization in Masara, Compostela Valley Philippines	APEX Mining Company, Inc.	Dr. Carla Dimalanta
University of the Philippines Diliman	Pilot Scale Production of Halymenia durvillei Bory de Saint-Vincent: Post-Harvest Evaluation of Phycobiliproteins and Lambda-Like Carrageenan in H. durvillei	Plentex Philippines, Inc.	Dr. Marco Nemesio Montaño
University of the Philippines Diliman	Expanded Organo-Bentonite Nanofiller for High Value-Added Rubber Products (Phase I)	Philippine Rubber Industries Association	Dr. Bryan Pajarito
University of the Philippines Diliman	Expanded Organo-Bentonite Nanofiller for High Value-Added Rubber Products: The Mixture Approach to Multi-Functionality (Phase II)	Rhodeco Rubber, Case Western Reserve University	Dr. Bryan Pajarito
University of the Philippines Diliman	Production of Halymenia durvillei Biomass in a Land-Based Culture Facility Using Vegetative Propagules and Spores	Plentex Philippines, Inc.	Dr. Gavino C. Trono, Jr.
University of the Philippines Diliman	Mining Bacteria-Derived Human Host Cell Signaling Modulators for Targeted Drug Discovery	Louisiana State University, Washington State University	Dr. Joyce Ibana
University of the Philippines Diliman	Development of Standardized Philippine Moringa oleifera-based Food Supplement with Validated Therapeutic Activity by Way of Untargeted Metabolite Profiling and Bioassay-Guided Fractionation	Rutgers University	Dr. Hiyas Junio
University of the Philippines Diliman	Plasma Cleaning: Development of Efficient Methods for Processing Microelectronic Device Surfaces	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Dr. Magdaleno Vasquez
University of the Philippines Diliman	Brushed/Brushless DC Motor Controller and Battery Management System with Battery Authentication for Electric Vehicles		Engr. Gaudan Albert Chekov L. Castillo

University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc.	Philippine Local Forages as Sustainable Feed Alternative for Dairy Cattle	Benacorn Corporation Philippine Asia Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation	Prof. Menandro Loresco
		Batangas State University (BatSU)
		De La Salle University Dasmariñas Branch
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc.	Developing a Sustainable Dairy Cattle Genetic Stock in the Philippines: Establishing the Base for Future Breeding (Phase I)	Lipa University	Dr. Agapita J. Salces
		Philippine Asian Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation
	Developing a Sustainable Dairy Cattle Genetic Stock in the Philippines: Crossbreeding with Aussie Red (Phase II)	Catulayan Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative
		Bohol Dairy Producers Association
		ACDI Multi-Purpose Cooperative
		Bohol Island State University
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc.	Functional Genome Analysis of Gold Nanoparticle-Producing Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria Isolated from Philippine Soil	Batangas State University, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Dr. Lilia M. Fernando
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc.	Recombinant Buffalo Antibodies as a Resource for Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Proof-of-Concept and Applications in Schistosomiasis	University of Illinois, Chicago	Dr. Rina B. Opulencia
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc.	Survey and Comparative Detection of the Fungi Associated with Vascular Streak Dieback (VSD) Disease in Cacao-Growing Areas of the Philippines	Cavite State University, North Carolina State University	Prof. Johnny Balidion
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc.	Reducing Agricultural Post-Harvest Loss by Developing a Cost-Effective Cold Storage Facility	CleverHeat, Inc., Benguet State University	Dr. Patricia Ann Sanchez
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc.	Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Proteins with Bioactive Peptides Exhibiting Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Lowering Activities from Pineapple	Del Monte Philippines, Inc.	Dr. Antonio Laurena

University of the Philippines Manila	War on Worms and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WOW-A-WASH): Integration of Helminthiases Control with Wash in Selected Haiyan-Stricken and Armed Conflict Areas in the Philippines	Plan International Philippines	Vicente Belizario, Jr. MD

University of the Philippines Visayas Foundation, Inc.	Application of Plant Extracts and Essential Oils as Natural Preservative and Flavoring in Low-Salt Dried Fish and Fish Jerky (Phase I)	Herbanext Laboratories, Inc., Thelmies Dried Fish	Prof. Rose T. Mueda
	Technology Verification, Pilot Scale Production, and Test Marketing of Low-Salt Dried Fish and All Natural Tuna Jerky (Phase (II)
University of the Philippines Visayas Foundation, Inc.	Dietary Proteins from Endemic Philippine Fish Species	Pascual Pharma Corporation	Dr. Jose P. Peralta
University of the Philippines Visayas Foundation, Inc.	Production and Evaluation of High-Protein Fermented Sweet Potato (Pro-Enk) as Feed Ingredient for Economically Important Aquatic Organisms	Plentex Philippines, Inc. Tarlac Agricultural University	Dr. Rex Ferdinand Traifalgar

University of San Agustin	Chemical Profiling and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Biomarkers of Iloilo Honey	Maridan Industries, Inc	Dr. Doralyn Dalisay

University of San Carlos	Characterization of Mango-Derived Nutraceuticals Produced by Spray Drying Technology	Green Enviro Management Systems, Inc., Case Western Reserve University	Dr. Evelyn B. Taboada

University of Southern Philippines	Design, Development, and Packaging of an Internet of Things (IoT) Monitoring and Intelligent Control System for Crop Heat Stress	CloudFarm Innovations, Inc., Western Mindanao State University, Case Western Reserve University	Engr. Ernani Villasencio

University Science and Technology of Southern Philippines	Low Cost Intelligent Steam Education Robot (LISER)	Abbas Orchard Maria Montessori School	Engr. Diogenes Armando Pascua

Western Philippines University	Increasing the Production of Abalone Haliotis asinina Juveniles in Hatchery and Nursery for Grow-Out Farming as Supplemental Livelihood in Coastal Communities (Phase I)	Malampaya Foundation, Inc., Krisjewels Pearl Culture and Hatchery, Inc.	Dr. Lota Creencia
	Developing a Semi-Intensive Abalone Haliotis asinine Farming System (Phase II)
	Protocol Development for the Culture of Two High Value Marine Finfish Species as a Livelihood Opportunity for the People of Palawan	Center for Sustainability
Western Philippines University	Development of Simplified Backyard Hatchery Propagation and Grow-Out Culture Methods for Pearl Oysters as Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for Palaweños		Dr. Roger G. Dolorosa

Xavier University	Fast Pyrolysis of Napier Grass in a Fluidized Bed Reactor	Greenergy Development Affiliated Renewable Energy CenterCorporation,	Dr. Maria Theresa Isla-Cabaraban
Xavier University	Potential of Dehydrated Vegetable Production in Strengthening Sustainability of Smallholder Vegetable Supply Chains (Phase I)	Monde Nissin Corporation, Santiago Miki Factory, RYS Farm Products Retailer and Bukidnon Farmer-Trader	Dr. Maria Rosario P. Mosqueda
	Potential of Dehydrated Vegetable Production in Strengthening Sustainability of Smallholder Vegetable Supply Chains (Phase II)
Xavier University	Scale-Up of Freeze Concentrator for Coconut Water	School of Business Management, XU	Prof. Danilo Miñon

Advanced Research Scholarship

The Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (GraSST) is a merit-based, open, competitive national scholarship program that gives Filipinos the opportunity to study or do research at the graduate level in a U.S. university. USAID awarded the scholarships to talented individuals who were able to demonstrate potential as future leaders and decision-makers in the STI […]

Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Scholarship