Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Awards
Where Western Visayas research and innovation step onto a credible regional stage.
The 2026 Idlab Awards honors foundational research, applied solutions, and independent innovation through a guided nomination journey designed for nominees, nominators, institutions, and the wider regional innovation community.
Idlab recognizes the people and institutions whose work expands knowledge, solves real problems, and strengthens the region's innovation culture.
Across every track, the awards reflect a shared regional standard: serious work with clear value to Western Visayas.
About the Awards
Idlab is the regional platform that honors the work shaping Western Visayas.
Idlab is the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Awards of Western Visayas under the RRDIC and RDC. It exists to recognize researchers, scientists, and innovators whose work contributes to the region's growth, identity, and long-term development.
The name "Idlab" points to a spark or scintilla, a fitting image for the original ideas, applied solutions, and independent innovations that begin in the region and carry real value for communities, institutions, and industries.
More than an annual recognition program, Idlab serves as a public statement about the kind of scholarship and innovation Western Visayas chooses to elevate: rigorous, relevant, and deeply rooted in the region's future.
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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
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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
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Independent Innovator
For independent builders and inventors whose innovations show practical value and a clear record of accomplishments.
- Independent Innovator
2026 Categories and Subcategories
3 award tracks shaped around how work is actually practiced in the region.
The category design is not ornamental. It helps nominees, nominators, and institutions quickly identify the best-fit track and subcategory before they begin preparing the official nomination form and supporting records.
Basic Research recognizes foundational scholarship. Applied Research highlights solution-oriented work with direct relevance to communities and industries. Independent Innovator creates a distinct space for builders whose work stands on its own accomplishments.
Begin the nomination flowPublic users review the Idlab background, guideline summaries, and requirement checklist before starting.
The nominee creates an account and opens the application for the 2026 cycle.
The nominee selects the cycle, category, subcategory, and institution.
The nominee downloads Annex A and asks the nominator to complete the required details.
The accomplished nomination form is uploaded so the nominee can proceed to the succeeding steps.
The nominee completes the biodata and supporting submission flow inside the portal.
Recommended User Workflow
A straightforward nominee journey from first reading to completed intake.
The sequence matters. Public visitors begin with the background and requirement guide. The nominee then opens the application, identifies the right category, downloads Annex A for the nominator, uploads the accomplished form, and continues to the succeeding submission steps.
This workflow keeps the nomination credible while making the public-facing experience easier to understand.
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