- Courses and research align with industry needs to boost student employability.
- Shared expertise speeds up work in biofuels and sustainable technologies.
- A decade-long vision strengthens skills, research, and industry growth.
Indonesia has taken a fresh step to strengthen education-led research and industrial collaboration with Japan. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology recently held a strategic meeting with Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Toyota Indonesia, and the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).
The discussion, held at the ITB campus in Bandung, focused on turning academic research into practical projects that create skills, jobs, and industry value. The government aims to roll out pilot projects soon by combining Indonesia’s academic strengths with Japan’s advanced technology and industrial expertise.
Fauzan Adziman, Director General of Research and Development said the ministry will actively support policies and programs that help research move faster from labs to real-world use. He stressed that strong cooperation between universities and industry is essential to prepare students and researchers for future jobs.
The partnership is built on a long-term vision spanning the next decade. It targets priority areas such as biofuels, sustainable energy, and green technologies, fields that demand new skills and highly trained talent.
Tatacipta Dirgantara, Chancellor, ITB highlighted that the collaboration grows from years of academic exchange. He pointed to ITB’s work on a biofuel catalyst factory with Pertamina as an example of how university research can directly support future energy needs and industrial growth.
Kikuo Kishimoto, Executive Director in NEDO, said Japan remains committed to sharing technology and knowledge. He added that the goal is to grow together by preparing skilled professionals who can tackle global energy and technology challenges.
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During the visit, Japanese delegates toured ITB’s laboratories and research centers to see how Indonesia supports innovation, student training, and technology development.
The collaboration aims to speed up applied research, strengthen workforce skills, and support Indonesia’s energy transition while boosting national competitiveness.
