Visit of the Priority Research Downstreaming Program – Technology Advancement Initiative at the Science Techno Park, Universitas Indonesia

Depok, Indonesia — On October 22, 2025, Universitas Indonesia hosted an important event under the Priority Research Downstreaming Program – Technology Advancement Initiative. The visit took place at the Science Techno Park (STP), Universitas Indonesia, located at the Depok Campus, bringing together key academic and government stakeholders focused on accelerating national technological innovation.

The program aims to strengthen collaboration between research institutions, universities, and government bodies, ensuring that high-potential research results can be developed into impactful technological products. Through this initiative, Indonesian researchers are encouraged to transform scientific findings into real-world solutions, supporting the country’s industrial and economic growth.

Representing the Computer Science Program of BINUS International, Dr. Ida Bagus Kerthyayana Manuaba participated as one of the appointed team leaders in the product research consortium. His involvement reflects the university’s strong commitment to contributing to national innovation and advancing the technological ecosystem in Indonesia.

Researchers and innovation teams from various universities across the country joined the event, presenting their developmental progress and exploring opportunities for commercialization. Government representatives also attended to provide strategic guidance and ensure alignment with national priority sectors.

This initiative marks a crucial step in fostering a more collaborative research culture in Indonesia—one that not only emphasizes academic excellence but also measurable societal and industrial benefits. With ongoing support from national stakeholders, the program is expected to accelerate the transformation of research into competitive technological solutions, strengthening Indonesia’s presence in global innovation. As the program continues, BINUS International and its research collaborators remain committed to driving meaningful contributions that support the nation’s technology-driven development goals.