What DICT digital-transformation and startup programs realistically offer — and where AI honestly fits within them.

dgm is an independent osFoundry implementation partner — not affiliated with osFoundry’s developer (the company OS LLC), and it has not yet completed any client integrations.

DICT runs digital-transformation and digital-startup programs — capability building, not procurement subsidies for AI software.

What the scheme actually gives

  • Digital-transformation and digital-startup programs aimed at adoption, skills and ecosystem growth.
  • Support that builds capability rather than refunding a software subscription.
  • The specific roster and budgets change — confirm current programs against dict.gov.ph before relying on any one of them.

Does it fund buying AI software?

DICT programs build digital capability; they do not pay a business to buy an AI subscription. Confirm the current program list at the source. A platform such as osFoundry lowers the cost structurally through usage-based pricing and the BYOK principle — which helps more than waiting for support that does not cover software.

Important note

This article is general information and is not legal, tax or grant advice. Tax incentives, grants, rules and rates change, and only the relevant authorities (among them the National Privacy Commission, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, PEZA, the Board of Investments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the SEC) decide eligibility and awards. dgm is not a registered business enterprise, accredited incentive provider or intermediary. Always confirm the current terms with the official source or a qualified tax or legal adviser.

How dgm helps

dgm is an independent implementation partner that helps businesses in the Philippines adopt osFoundry — from identifying the first practical use case, through building it, to connecting AI to the systems you already use. dgm works independently of osFoundry’s developer (the company OS LLC) and has not yet completed any client integrations; everything above is therefore a description of the service offered, not a delivered result. If you would like to look at a sensible first step, dgm is happy to think it through with you. Arrange a no-obligation conversation with dgm.