Jakarta, INTI - Astra International is once again organizing its digital innovation competition and technology conference, Astranauts 2026, aimed at addressing real business challenges while contributing to the growth of Indonesia’s digital economy.
Paul Soegianto, Chief of Group Digital Strategy at Astra, stated that Astranauts 2026 reflects the company’s commitment to developing digital solutions that go beyond prototypes and can be implemented at scale across business operations.
“Astranauts 2026 represents Astra’s commitment to scalability. We are not only talking about prototypes, but also about how these solutions can be adopted by businesses to improve efficiency and create long-term value,” Paul said.
The program is designed to identify solutions for various business challenges within the Astra Group while encouraging digital innovations capable of improving operational efficiency and delivering tangible impact for industries and communities in Indonesia.
Astranauts 2026 invites innovators to develop solutions for business challenges across multiple Astra Group companies through its Cross-Industry Challenge initiative.
The competition covers eight sectors, including automotive and mobility, financial services, heavy equipment, mining, construction and energy, agribusiness, infrastructure, information technology, property, and healthcare.
The program is open to two participant categories: the Product Track for companies and startups that already have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and business traction, and the Idea Track for undergraduate and postgraduate university students.
Finalists will receive mentorship from industry experts and business leaders, along with opportunities to present their innovations before a panel of judges.
Participants will also have the chance to collaborate with Astra Group companies, secure internship opportunities for students, and compete for cash prizes.
Expanding Collaboration Through Conference and Technology Exhibition
In addition to the innovation competition, Astranauts 2026 will host the Astranauts Conference featuring interactive discussions with prominent speakers including Gita Wirjawan, Raditya Dika, Anthony Amni, Gaery Undarsa, and Daniel Minardi.
The event series will also include a Digital & Technology Exhibition, serving as a collaboration platform for corporations and technology communities to showcase future-oriented innovative solutions.
Alongside Astra Group companies, Astranauts 2026 is also collaborating with external partners such as Amazon Web Services and Berca Hardayaperkasa.
Paul added that Astra’s commitment to strengthening Indonesia’s technology and digital ecosystem through Astranauts aligns with the company’s broader mission to contribute to national prosperity and support Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Conclusion
Astranauts 2026 reflects Astra International’s strong commitment to fostering digital innovation and sustainable business solutions across multiple industries. Through cross-sector collaboration, mentorship programs, and technology-driven events, the initiative is expected to accelerate scalable digital transformation while supporting Indonesia’s long-term economic growth and sustainability goals.
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