Crown Institute for Agarwood Science, Art, and Sustainable Enterprise (CI-ASASE)
“Advancing the Future of Agarwood Through Science, Culture, and Sustainable Innovation.”
1. Company Overview
The Crown Institute for Agarwood Science, Art, and Sustainable Enterprise (CI-ASASE) is a specialized research, training, and innovation institution dedicated to advancing the Philippine agarwood industry through scientific research, biotechnology, cultural heritage studies, and sustainable enterprise development.
CI-ASASE serves as the central knowledge hub for agarwood science, combining breakthroughs in forestry, biotechnology, perfumery arts, cultural studies, and community-based enterprise. The institute works closely with universities, government agencies, private plantations, farmer cooperatives, and industry partners to build a globally competitive and ethically governed agarwood sector.
2. Vision Statement
To become the Philippines’ premier center of excellence in agarwood science, cultural heritage, and sustainable enterprise—empowering communities, advancing scientific innovation, and setting global standards in ethical agarwood development.
3. Mission Statement
- To advance scientific research on agarwood cultivation, biotechnology, inoculation, extraction, and product development.
- To promote sustainable, traceable, and ethical agarwood industry practices aligned with CITES, DENR, and international standards.
- To preserve and elevate the cultural and artistic heritage of agarwood in perfumery, wellness, and spiritual traditions.
- To provide world-class training, certification, and capacity building for growers, investors, and enterprises.
- To foster innovative, inclusive, and community-centered agribusiness models for local and international markets.
4. Core Focus Areas
- Scientific Research and Biotechnology
- Organogenesis and tissue culture (in partnership with COPI)
- Fusarium & enzymatic induction systems
- Genetic conservation and germplasm banking
- Agarwood biomass and resin yield optimization
- Essential oil extraction technologies
- Environmental DNA (eDNA) & traceability systems
- Cultural and Artistic Studies
- History and anthropology of agarwood in Asia and the Philippines
- Oud culture, perfumery arts, incense traditions
- Integration of indigenous knowledge, FPIC, and fair-trade cultural practices
- Sustainable Enterprise Development
- Business planning for plantations, processing, and exports
- Product innovation (oils, incense, cosmetics, wellness, perfumery)
- Digital traceability & blockchain-enabled value chains
- Market intelligence and global trade studies
- Investment programs for growers and cooperatives
- Training & Certification
- Agarwood Growers Certification Program
- Sustainable Agarwood Plantation Management Course
- Oud Cultural Studies Course
- Art of Scent Design & Branding Masterclass
- Digital Traceability & Blockchain Systems Course
5. Key Programs & Services
- Research & Development (R&D)
- Inoculation protocol development
- Phytopathology studies
- Extraction science and distillation pilot lab
- Biofertilizer and soil health R&D
- Climate-resilient agroforestry systems
- Capacity Building & Training
- Professional development courses
- Farmer-friendly training manuals
- Workshops and seminars
- University collaborations
- Technical extension programs
- Enterprise and Market Solutions
- Business consultancy for agarwood startups
- Feasibility studies & investment modeling
- Branding & product development
- International market linkages
- Export regulatory documentation assistance
- Community and Cultural Development
- Awareness and capacity-building in rural communities
- Cultural preservation partnerships
- Women and youth empowerment through value-added enterprises
6. Organizational Structure
- Executive Director: Leads institutional operations and partnerships
- R&D Division: Biotechnology, chemistry, forestry research
- Training & Certification Division: Curriculum design, implementation
- Cultural Studies Division: Historical, ethnographic, and artistic studies
- Enterprise Development Division: Business, marketing, and investment services
- Administration & Finance
7. Target Clients & Beneficiaries
- Agarwood growers and cooperatives
- State universities and colleges (SUCs)
- Government agencies (DENR, DOST, DA, LGUs)
- Private plantations & agribusiness investors
- Perfumery and aromatherapy industries
- Cultural organizations and artisans
- Exporters and processors
- Local communities and tribal groups
8. Competitive Advantages
- Integrated science + culture + enterprise model (unique in the Philippines)
- Capability to provide end-to-end solutions: from seedlings to export products
- Access to global experts in perfumery and agarwood extraction
- Strong alignment with sustainability and ethical trade frameworks
- Positioned to become a national authority in agarwood studies
9. Strategic Goals (2026–2030)
- Establish a National Agarwood Research Hub in collaboration with key universities.
- Develop standardized, science-based inoculation protocols for local growers.
- Launch the Philippine Oud & Aromatics Innovation Laboratory.
- Create the Agarwood Knowledge Portal for open-access research.
- Publish peer-reviewed studies and industry manuals.
- Provide traceability and certification services for Philippine agarwood exports.
- Inspire new generations of researchers, artisans, and sustainable entrepreneurs.