In line with the national development effort, ASTI is currently undertaking projects under three (3) program thrusts:

• Information and Communications Technologies Program
  • Advanced Networking Research
  • Wireless Technologies
  • Network Applications and Software

• Microelectronics Program
  • Digital, RF, Analog and Mixed-Signal Microelectronics R&D
  • Printed Circuit Board Laboratory
  • ASTI-VCTI Open Laboratory

• Technology Transfer Program
  • Technology diffusion/commercialization
  • Collaborative R&D
  • Conduct of trainings and seminars
  • Industry studies

The DOST-ICTO’s primary thrusts for the medium term involve strategic interventions in the areas of:

• E-Governance
  • Single Portal of Citizens Services
  • Jumpstarting Electronic Governance in Local Government Unit (eLGU) Project
  • Contact Center ng Bayan
  • Philippine Community eCenter (CeC) Program
  • Programs Under Development

• ICT Planning and Policy Development
  • National Connectivity and Broadband Development Plan
  • Philippine Digital Strategy (PDS) Implementation Plan
  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
  • ICT Procurement Standards
  • Digital TV Migration
  • ICT Standardization
  • Philippine ICT Statistics Portal

• National Information Infrastructure Development
  • TV Whitespace Initiative
  • Government Fiber Core Network
  • Upgrade of National Microwave Network
  • Cloud Top e-Learning for Public Schools
  • Internet TV Testbed
    
    
• ICT Industry Development
  • Domestic ICT Industry Development
  • ICT Industry Marketing and Research
  • ICT Enabled Creative Industries
  • Next Wave Cities Program
  • Stepping up the Value Chain
  • Talent Development