16/09/2026
🌏 CALL FOR RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSALS ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Fund (ASTIF) Call 2026
Theme: “ASEAN Grand Challenge: AI-Enabled Competitive and Resilient Region”
The ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) invites institutions from ASEAN Member States (AMS) to submit collaborative research and innovation proposals focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
💰 Total Funding: USD 1.2 million
⏱️ Maximum Project Duration: 24 months
🔹 Priority Areas🔹 Proposals should address regional challenges and fall under one of the following areas:
🤖AI for Health, Bioeconomy and Food Security
🤖AI for Space, Earth, Ocean and Climate Intelligence
🤖AI for Advanced Materials and Energy Transition
🤖AI for MSME Productivity and Workforce Development
🔑Key requirement: The project team must include members from at least two ASEAN Member States.
📅 Key Dates
Proposal Submission: 1 August – 16 October 2026
Evaluation & Selection: November 2026 – January 2027
Selected Projects Announced: 15 February 2027
Project Implementation: April 2027 – March 2029
📌 How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted through the National COSTI Focal Point of the ASEAN Member State serving as the project lead.
📲For more information: https://astnet.asean.org/astif/
