Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

What Philippine Nuclear Research Institute does

The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) is a government research institute operating under the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST), established in 1973 under Presidential Proclamation No. 1211 and headquartered in Diliman, Quezon City. PNRI is the country's primary nuclear science and technology research body, delivering applied nuclear solutions across agriculture, healthcare, industry, and environmental protection through a portfolio of gamma and electron beam irradiation services, ISO 17025:2017-accredited analytical testing (NATAS), radiation protection services, technology licensing, and nuclear training programs.

The institute's core technology stack centers on radiation processing — including the fully-automated PHILGamma Multipurpose Gamma Irradiation Facility (upgraded November 2023), an Electron Beam Irradiation Facility, and the PRR-1 SATER research reactor — alongside proprietary product innovations such as PGP Carrageenan plant growth promoter, patent-pending Hemostat technology, patented Hydrogel wound dressing, PREx Plastic for upcycling plastic waste into construction materials, and the ISCIRA isotope fingerprinting technique for honey authentication. PNRI has earned multiple international recognitions including Gold and Silver Awards at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2023 and the 2023 CSC Pagasa Award.

PNRI's business model combines government appropriations with fee-based commercial services across eight published fee categories (analytical, irradiation, engineering, training, radiation protection, radioisotope, tracer techniques, and materials license inspection), plus technology licensing to private corporations via its Business Development Section. The institute serves a diversified customer base spanning government agencies (BFP, AFP, PNP, Philippine Coast Guard, OCD), academic institutions (MSU-IIT, MMSU, Philippine Science High School System), government hospitals (East Avenue Medical Center, Philippine General Hospital), medical device manufacturers, food processors, beekeepers, and international partners through IAEA and ASEANTOM frameworks.

Name

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Legal name

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Website

https://pnri.dost.gov.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute is a DOST government research institute that conducts nuclear science R&D and delivers radiation-based services — including irradiation, analytical testing, training, and technology licensing — to government agencies, healthcare providers, academia, agriculture, and industrial clients across the Philippines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Research and Radiation Technology Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Protection & Health Physics Services (ALARA programs, shielding design, RSO services) (EUAKAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuclear Materials Testing, Assay & Characterization Services (NDA/NDE, radiochemistry, materials analysis) (EUAKAIAL), Research & Test Reactor Operations (Non-Commercial Power) (EUACADAH), Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing & CDMO (Synthesis, GMP, Packaging, QA/QC) (EUAKAIAC), Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK), Radiation Safety, Dosimetry & Regulatory Compliance (Nuclear Medicine) (HLAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Nuclear research services
• Radiation processing services
• Nuclear analytical testing
• Nuclear workforce training
• Isotope analytical techniques

Headquarters

HQ city

Diliman

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Analytical and Testing Services: PNRI provides fee-based nuclear analytical testing services including radioactivity testing, food authentication, water quality testing, and isotopic analysis for government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector clients. Services are rendered on a per-test or per-sample basis.
2. Irradiation Services: Commercial irradiation services using PHILGamma and Electron Beam facilities for sterilization of medical products, food decontamination, and material processing. Clients include medical device manufacturers, food processors, and industrial companies.
3. Radiation Protection Services: Radiation monitoring, dosimetry services, and regulatory compliance support provided to licensees and facilities using radioactive materials.
4. Technology Licensing: Licensing of DOST-PNRI developed technologies including PGP Carrageenan, Hemostat, Hydrogel, and NutriBar to private corporations for commercialization. Contact: Mr. Greg Ciocson, Business Development Section, Technology Diffusion Division.
5. Nuclear Training Services: Fee-based nuclear training courses for professionals, researchers, and students covering radiation safety, environmental radioactivity monitoring, non-destructive testing, and nuclear science education.
6. Engineering Services: Technical engineering services including radiation equipment maintenance and support for nuclear facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DOST-PNRI conducts nuclear science and technology research and provides commercial nuclear services including gamma and electron beam irradiation for sterilization and material processing, ISO 17025:2017 accredited nuclear analytical testing, radiation protection and dosimetry, fee-based nuclear training, technology licensing of proprietary radiation-processed products (Hemostat, Hydrogel, PGP Carrageenan, PREx Plastic), and operates the PRR-1 SATER research reactor for education and training. Services are delivered to government agencies, academic institutions, healthcare providers, and regulated industries across the Philippines.

Product overview

The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) operates as a government research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, offering a diverse portfolio of nuclear and radiation-based products and services. The portfolio includes: (1) Agricultural biotechnology products including PGP Carrageenan plant growth promoter and abaca-based adsorption materials; (2) Medical/healthcare products including hemostat technology, hydrogel wound dressing, propolis alginate dressing, and the developing Nuclear Medicine Research and Innovation Center with PET-CT capabilities; (3) Environmental solutions including PREx Plastic for upcycling plastic waste into construction materials, and arsenic sensors; (4) Industrial services including PHILGamma and Electron Beam irradiation facilities for sterilization and material processing; (5) Research infrastructure including the PRR-1 SATER research reactor; (6) Analytical services including ISO 17025:2017 accredited nuclear analytical testing; (7) Software tools including EpiXS and MCCALISO; and (8) Training and education services. These offerings work together through PNRI's research, development, and commercialization pipeline, translating nuclear science into practical applications for agriculture, health, industry, and environmental protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PHILGamma: Multipurpose Gamma Irradiation Facility upgraded to fully-automated commercial irradiator for radiation processing of products
• PREx Plastic
• PNRDC
• PNSO
• AEW

Products and services

• Nuclear Analytical Services ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory services including gross alpha and beta activity analysis, gammametric analysis for isotopes such as Cesium-137, Iodine-131, and Potassium-40, internal standard stable carbon isotope ratio analysis (ISCIRA) for honey authenticity, and food/water radioactivity testing. Available to government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector clients on a per-test basis.
• Gamma Irradiation Services (PHILGamma) Commercial gamma irradiation services using the PHILGamma Multipurpose Gamma Irradiation Facility for sterilization of medical devices and pharmaceutical products, food decontamination, shelf-life extension, and material processing. Available to medical device manufacturers, food processors, and industrial companies.
• Electron Beam Irradiation Services Electron beam irradiation services for sterilization of medical devices, pathogen reduction in food products, and improvement of material properties for manufacturing applications. Available to industrial clients and medical device manufacturers.
• Radiation Protection Services Radiation monitoring, dosimetry services, and regulatory compliance support provided to licensees and facilities using radioactive materials. Supports FDA compliance for bottled water providers and other regulated industries.
• Nuclear Training Services Fee-based training courses covering radiation safety, environmental radioactivity monitoring, non-destructive testing, nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response, and nuclear science education. Available to professionals, researchers, students, and emergency response institutions.
• Engineering Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Rice yield increase of 53% using Carrageenan PGP (vs previous 20-30%)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025MOU signed November 2025 for joint research and development on nuclear and radiation technology including joint research projects, technology transfer, exchange of data and expertise, OJTs, fellowships, workshops, and curriculum incorporation of nuclear science.
• Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Following the signing of RA 12305 (PhilAtom Law) on September 18, 2025, PhilATOM was established as an independent nuclear regulatory agency. PNRI works with PhilATOM as the lead nuclear research institute under DOST, providing technical expertise while PhilATOM exercises regulatory control over all nuclear and radiation activities in the Philippines.
• Irradiation Solutions Inc. (ISI E-BEAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2024MOU signed December 2, 2024 between DOST-PNRI and ISI E-BEAM for advancing electron beam technology for research, development, and innovation in the Philippines. ISI E-BEAM operates the first fully-commercial multipurpose radiation processing facility in the country.
• Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024MOU signed March 1, 2024 for joint research and development on nuclear and radiation technology. Partnership includes joint training programs, specialized courses, capacity-building activities, exchange of scientists and experts, and eventual incorporation of nuclear science and engineering in university curriculum.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNRI maintains ongoing technical cooperation with IAEA through multiple projects including NUTEC Plastics, nuclear science education, environmental radioactivity monitoring, and cyclotron/PET-CT development. IAEA provides experts, training, and technical support for PNRI's nuclear programs and initiatives.
• Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAEA partners with PNRI for annual National Training Course on Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring and National Training Course on Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response. JAEA provides course direction, training of resource persons, and supplies for training exercises.
• Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives from PhilSA met with DOST-PNRI officials in June 2026 to discuss future initiatives involving nuclear and radiation technologies for space-related applications. PhilSA delegation visited PNRI's radiation processing facilities including PHILGamma and Electron Beam Irradiation Facilities.
• CHED and FulbrightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Commission on Higher Education and Fulbright Program for nuclear human resource development. Focuses on faculty development, nuclear-related courses for engineering programs, and establishment of a nuclear education consortium. Meeting held June 29, 2026 with Fulbright Specialist Dr. Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar.
• DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCIEERD provides funding for PNRI projects including PREx Plastic project for plastic upcycling using radiation technology.
• Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)coreTechnology or IntegrationPNRI hosts the PHP52 radionuclide monitoring station in Tanay, Rizal as part of CTBTO's international monitoring network for nuclear test detection.
• Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNRI participates in FNCA workshops and training on radiation processing and polymer modification for agricultural, environmental and medical applications with radiation technology experts from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy (ASEANTOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNRI participates in ASEANTOM activities including the AR/NeX 2026 ASEAN Nuclear Emergency Notification and Communication Exercise, supporting regional nuclear safety and emergency preparedness cooperation.
• OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD-NEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOECD-NEA Director General William D. Magwood IV visited PNRI in 2025, praising the Philippines' nuclear energy strategic plan. NEA facilitates cooperation among countries with advanced nuclear technology focusing on nuclear safety, technology, science, and law.
• ASEAN Centre for EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for AR/NeX 2026 ASEAN Nuclear Emergency Notification and Communication Exercise, contributing to regional energy and nuclear cooperation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia): Malaysia's national nuclear research agency under MOSTI, operating the Reaktor TRIGA PUSPATI research reactor and providing radiation processing, analytical, and training services. Direct ASEAN peer with similar application focus across agriculture, medicine, and industry.
• Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI): South Korea's primary government nuclear R&D institute operating research reactors, irradiation facilities, and nuclear medicine programs. Directly comparable mandate to PNRI in peaceful nuclear applications, but at substantially larger scale, budget, and commercialization maturity, serving as the regional benchmark.
• National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN, formerly BATAN): Indonesia's consolidated national nuclear research agency operating multiple research reactors, irradiation facilities, and nuclear medicine services. Closest direct ASEAN peer to PNRI with overlapping mandate across agriculture, health, industry, and regulatory support applications.
• Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT): Thailand's national nuclear research institute under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Comparable size and ASEAN-focused mandate for peaceful nuclear applications, providing irradiation services, analytical testing, and nuclear training.
• Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM): Vietnam's government nuclear research institute operating the Da Lat research reactor. Comparable institutional size and scope to PNRI, focused on peaceful applications of nuclear technology in a developing Southeast Asian context.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO): Australia's national nuclear science agency operating the OPAL research reactor, neutron beam instruments, and commercial nuclear medicine production. Comparable government mandate with substantially broader commercial operations than PNRI.
• Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA): Japan's comprehensive nuclear R&D agency with advanced research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle research, and decommissioning expertise. Active strategic partner of PNRI providing joint training programs and technical cooperation, representing the upper end of national nuclear research institutes.
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC): India's premier nuclear research and development center operating multiple research reactors and an extensive nuclear science program. Represents the largest scale of national nuclear R&D institutes in emerging markets, with a much broader defense and civil nuclear portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DOSTPNRI
• Facebookfacebook.com/PNRIDOST
• Instagraminstagram.com/dost_pnri
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philippine-nuclear-research-institute

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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