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.

2024 National Innovation Day Theme:

“Unboxing the Filipinovation Mindset”

Increase awareness on innovation

Increase awareness of the public to the initiatives, programs, and projects done by the NIC and its member agencies.

Cultivate Innovative Culture and Mindset

Provide an avenue for stakeholders to inculcate innovative culture and mindset by hosting various activities such as hackathons, design thinking workshops, project pitching, innovation challenges, gamified workshops, etc.

Mainstream Filipinnovation

Encourage the participation of other national government agencies, LGUs, the private sector, and schools in mainstreaming Filipinnovation through the celebration.

How can you support the celebration?

You can support this year’s celebration by:

  1. Displaying official 2024 National Innovation Day campaign materials (banners, video loops, posters, wallpapers) in conspicuous areas through tarpaulins, TVs, LEDs, and other platforms;
  2. Presenting or showcasing the Filipinnovation branding by placing logos and collaterals into your innovation-related activities and events;
  3. Organizing theme-related activities such as hackathons, forums, and exhibits, among others;
  4. Playing AVPs promoting Filipinnovation in relevant activities and events;
  5. Issuance of 2024 National Innovation Day-related announcements by regional offices, provincial offices, and LGUs;
  6. Promoting the campaign using the hashtags #Filipinnovation, #NID2024, and #UnboxingtheFilipinnovationMindset;
  7. Connecting with the Filipinnovation Facebook page via www.facebook.com/NICfilipinnovation; and
  8. Participating in the National Innovation Day by watching the livestream at the Filipinnovation Facebook page on April 22, 2024.

Office of the President Memorandum Circular 44, Series of 2024

In support of National Innovation Day, the Office of the President released Memorandum Circular 44, series of 2024 which directs the government agencies and encourages the private sector to extend full support to the conduct of programs and activities during the celebration.

Download the Memo Circular Here

Activities to look out for:

“Schedule of Activities”

Join the #Filipinnovation movement!


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Resources

Download NID 2024 assets here.
National Innovation Day 2024 Facebook Banner

National Innovation Day 2024 X (Formerly Twitter) Banner

National Innovation Day 2024 LinkedIn Banner

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.

As of 2024, the following are members of the Council:
    • Office of the President (Chairperson);
    • National Economic and Development Authority (Vice Chairperson);
    • Department of Science and Technology;
    • Department of Trade and Industry;
    • Department of Agriculture;
    • Department of Environment and Natural Resources;
    • Department of Health;
    • Department of Transportation;
    • Department of Energy;
    • Department of National Defense;
    • Department of Information and Communication Technology;
    • Commission on Higher Education;
    • Department of Budget and Management;
    • Department of Education; Department of the Interior and Local Government;
    • Department of Labor and Employment;
    • Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines;
  • Dr. Gisela P. Concepcion, Executive Member, Representative from the Scientific Community;
  • Dr. Ria Liza C. Canlas, Executive Member, Representative from the Scientific Community;
  • Mr. Mark D. Gersava, Executive Member, Representative from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Sector;
  • Mr. Monchito B. Ibrahim, Executive Member, Representative from the Business Sector;
  • Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, Executive Member, Representative from the Academe;
  • Mr. Earl Martin S. Valencia, Executive Member, Representative from the Business Sector; and
  • Dr. Rex Victor O. Cruz, Executive Member, Representative from the Scientific Community.

For inquiries, kindly contact: Innovation Community and Partnerships Division
Tel: (02) 8631 – 0960 loc 21611
Email: innovationday@neda.gov.ph