Foundational work that expands knowledge and strengthens scholarship.
Call for Nominations for the 2026 Idlab Awards is now open. Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026 11:59:59 PM.
Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Awards
Idlab Awards
Idlab honors research, applied solutions, and independent innovation that carry real value for communities, institutions, industries, and the region's long-term development.
Idlab Background
Work that begins with a spark and earns public recognition.
Idlab is the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Awards of Western Visayas under the RRDIC and RDC. The program recognizes researchers, scientists, innovators, and institutions whose work contributes to regional growth, identity, and resilience.
The name points to a scintilla, a small spark that can become meaningful change. The awards elevate that spark when it is rigorous, relevant, and rooted in Western Visayas.
Applied solutions and independent inventions with practical value.
Recognition grounded in Western Visayas and its development priorities.
A guided application journey for nominees before Secretariat review.
Award Category Guidelines
Download the guidelines.
Timeline of Activities
July 1, 2026
Call for Nominations
August 14, 2026
Deadline of Submission
Evaluation Period
- 1st Level August 24 to September 14, 2026
- 2nd Level September 15 to September 30, 2026
November 12, 2026
Idlab Awards Ceremonies (Announcement and Awarding of Winners)
2026 Categories and Subcategories
3 Award Tracks.
The categories guide nominees toward the right recognition path before the official forms and supporting records are prepared.
01
Basic Research
For foundational work that expands knowledge across the humanities, social sciences, health sciences, engineering, mathematics, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry.
- Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
- Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physics, Engineering, Industrial Research, Earth and Space Sciences, and Mathematics
- Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies and Governance
02
Applied Research
For solutions-focused work with direct relevance to health, aquatic and natural resources, industry, energy, and emerging technologies.
- Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources - Agriculture
- Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources - Aquatic
- Health Research - Clinical
- Health Research - Non-Clinical
- Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies - Emerging Technology
- Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies - Industry and Energy
03
Independent Innovator
For independent builders and inventors whose innovations show practical value and a clear record of accomplishments.
- Independent Innovator
Recommended User Workflow
From public reading to final submission, the portal keeps the nominee on a clear path.
The process begins with context and category selection, then moves through official Annex A and Annex B forms, category-based annex records, required uploads, review, and submission.
Create nominee accountRead the Idlab background, category descriptions, official guidelines, and requirement checklist.
Create a nominee account and open the 2026 application.
Select the cycle, category, subcategory, and institution.
Encode Annex A in the portal, preview it, and download the PDF for nominator signature.
Complete Annex B Biodata using the official form structure.
Encode the required annex records for the selected category.
Upload required documents, review the full summary, and submit when complete.
Evaluation Stages
What happens after a nomination is formally submitted.
The portal supports nominee submission and Secretariat review. TWG and Board of Judges workflows remain separate until the next approved implementation phase.
Stage
Lead
Input
Output
01
Receiving of nominations and requirements
RRDIC Secretariat
Duly accomplished nomination forms and requirements
Official list of nominees per category with complete requirements
02
Evaluation of submitted documents
Technical Working Group
List of nominees per category with complete requirements
List of qualifiers for each category
03
Validation through interviews and site visits
Board of Judges and TWG
List of qualifiers per category
List of finalists with validated documents
04
Final deliberation
Board of Judges and TWG in-charge
List of finalists with validated documents
List of ranked winners per category or sector
Demo Steps Video
Walkthrough Video
Nominee walkthrough video so you can understand the portal before creating an account.