Indonesia and Japan are preparing to collaborate on applied research covering renewable energy, digital technology, transportation, environmental solutions and industrial competitiveness, Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology said on Wednesday.
The plan emerged during the Indonesia-Japan Workshop on New Energy and Industrial Technology held at the ministry's office in Jakarta on Tuesday, involving Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto said the collaboration is part of the government's strategic effort to shift the economy from dependence on natural resources toward value-added downstream industries based on science and technology.
"Our challenge is ensuring knowledge and research at universities can be translated into value-added technologies that create jobs. Industry-linked research collaboration is key to accelerating downstream development." he said in a statement.
Brian said the two countries plan to develop five to seven large-scale strategic projects involving universities, industry, and government institutions on both sides.
Deputy Minister Stella Christie said research collaboration must be designed to deliver tangible economic impact and respond to social and technological challenges while supporting national economic development.
NEDO Executive Director for Technology and Innovation Strategy Kikuo Kishimoto said Indonesia is a strategic partner in developing renewable energy technologies and future industries.
He said the workshop is expected to align Indonesia's development needs with Japan's technological strengths and accelerate concrete research collaboration through NEDO programs and funding schemes.
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