The two institutions jointly organized a workshop titled “Acceleration of the National Semiconductor Industry and Research Ecosystem Development,” bringing together government officials, universities, research institutions and industry players to discuss a more integrated strategy for developing the sector.
The initiative reflects Indonesia’s growing ambition to position itself within the global semiconductor supply chain, particularly as demand rises for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Danantara Chief Technology Officer Sigit Puji Santosa said on Saturday that the global semiconductor industry is entering a new stage of technological transformation, creating opportunities for emerging players.
“There is no such thing as being too late to build a national semiconductor industry,” Santosa said in a statement.
“The world is entering a new phase in AI chip development, and this gives Indonesia an opportunity to participate at the right moment by developing products that are relevant to industry needs,” he added.
Santosa noted that building a national semiconductor ecosystem requires a comprehensive foundation covering several key areas.
These include defining priority products, strengthening chip design capabilities, preparing fabrication capacity and expanding the pool of skilled human resources.
He added that clear business models and sound economic valuation are also necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector.
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At the same event, Brian Yuliarto said the government is ready to support the industry through regulatory frameworks and technical standards aimed at accelerating commercialization.
According to Yuliarto, Indonesia needs a clearer roadmap to guide the development of its semiconductor sector.
“What we need now is clarity regarding priority products, design development, roadmaps and well-orchestrated roles among stakeholders,” he said.
He stressed that the government will focus on providing supportive regulations and standardization systems.
However, he said the private sector and industry players must take the lead in driving investment and innovation.
“What we are building is no longer merely a research initiative,” Yuliarto said.
“It is an investment project that must produce products that are economically viable and commercially feasible,” he added.
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