PH competes in 2025 Geneva exhibition of inventions

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THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) showcased a diverse lineup of technologies at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) in Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland on April 9 to 13, 2025.

50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva official digital poster. IMAGE PROVIDED BY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY/HTTPS://WWW.PALEXPO.CH/EN/EVENEMENT/50TH-INTERNATIONAL-EXHIBITION-OF-INVENTIONS-GENEVA/

DOST through the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) Science and Technology Promotion for International Contest and Exhibits or Spice program presented the innovations, which aimed to forge international partnerships and demonstrate the Philippines' growing capabilities for technological innovation and advancement.

"It is our third time to present Filipino innovations to the world in Geneva, Switzerland. Our participation in this event provided a platform

to showcase the Philippines' commitment to addressing global issues and challenges through the use of science and technology," DOST-TAPI director Marion Ivy Decena said.

DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute delegation at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. DOST PHOTO

Last year, the Philippine delegate secured silver and bronze awards for all nine showcased inventions during the 49th IEIG, securing its spot as the rising innovation hub in diverse fields.

For this year, the Philippines showcased technological advancements in the field of food processing, disaster risk reduction and management, sustainable materials, and healthcare management.

The Philippine entries to the 50th IEIG were: Continuous Screw Type Salt Washer, which removes impurities, ensuring salt meets the required purity levels for food industries; Three-in-One Mobile Salt Crusher, Washer, and Harvester Equipment, which is a compact, mobile system that transforms raw salt into high-purity salt, directly at the production site; HazardHunterPH, which is a user-friendly tool for instant hazard mapping and analysis, enabling proactive disaster preparedness; Earth Board, which is an eco-friendly building material crafted from coconut coir, offering superior insulation, moisture resistance and strength; GeoAnalyticsPH, which delivers comprehensive hazard data through interactive maps and visualizations, enabling governments to make informed decisions for disaster risk reduction and climate resilience; and a cloud-based, API-integrated system for managing healthcare services and networks, providing telemedicine, appointment scheduling, referrals, electronic prescriptions, and instant payments while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

Besides showcasing these inventions, DOST-TAPI is also actively seeking opportunities for technology licensing, joint ventures, and research collaborations with international partners.

Visitors to the DOST-TAPI booth at the 50th IEIG experienced firsthand the potential of Filipino innovation and learned more about it.

TAPI serves as the implementing arm of DOST in promoting the transfer and commercialization of technologies generated by DOST research and development institutes or RDIs, as well as other public and private institutions.

The agency plays a significant role in bridging the gap between research and industry, driving economic growth through innovation.

Visit www.tapi.dost.gov.ph or the DOST-TAPI Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DOST.TAPI for more information.