Jakarta, INTI - Danantara Indonesia is actively contributing to the growth of the semiconductor industry in Indonesia. This effort is particularly important as the country positions itself for a new role in the global semiconductor landscape.
“It’s never too late to establish a national semiconductor industry. The world is entering a new phase, particularly with the development of AI chips, creating an opportunity for Indonesia to step in at the right moment. Our focus is on collaboration, strengthening talent, and developing products that meet industry needs,” said Danantara Indonesia’s Chief Technology Officer, Sigit Puji Santosa, in a statement on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Data Integration and Strategic Collaboration
Sigit made these remarks during the Workshop on Accelerating the Development of the National Semiconductor Industry and Research Ecosystem at Wisma Danantara. The event was co-hosted by Danantara and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), through the Directorate General of Research and Development.
The semiconductor sector serves as a critical backbone for digital transformation, influencing areas such as artificial intelligence, automotive, energy, defense, telecommunications, and medical devices.
The workshop represents a strategic effort to strengthen Indonesia’s semiconductor industry across the value chain, bringing together government, universities, research institutions, and industry players to create a coordinated development approach.
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, underscored the government’s commitment to provide the necessary regulations and standards to support rapid commercialization of national semiconductor initiatives. He emphasized that clarity on priority products, design readiness, roadmap planning, and a well-defined division of roles is essential.
“The government will facilitate regulatory and standardization support while the industry should lead the way, as we are not just building a research project but embarking on an investment initiative that must yield economically viable and commercially sound products,” he said. He also highlighted the importance of close collaboration among all stakeholders. Universities and research institutions are expected to remain key sources of innovation and technological advancement, while the industry guides market demand, accelerates adoption, and ensures innovations are economically viable.
Building National Capabilities and Talent Development
Sigit emphasized that building a national semiconductor ecosystem requires careful orchestration, including prioritizing products, preparing designs, developing human resources, and creating viable business models and economic valuations.
This initiative aligns with Indonesia’s broader objective of establishing a strong domestic semiconductor industry through strategic partnerships with global players. “Our collaboration aims to enhance national capabilities within the semiconductor value chain, particularly in mastering chip design and product development. It also seeks to strengthen the capacity and competency of semiconductor talent in both the Indonesian industry and universities,” he explained.
The workshop aimed to inspire stakeholders to implement measurable, targeted initiatives, focusing on three key outcomes: identifying priority semiconductor products, developing a talent plan, and creating a five-year collaborative roadmap to accelerate downstream processes and reinforce the national semiconductor ecosystem.
This initiative is expected to be a major step toward producing high-quality Indonesian semiconductor products ready for advanced development, industrialization, and application across national strategic sectors.
Conclusion
Danantara’s initiative, in partnership with Kemdiktisaintek, represents a major step toward building a robust Indonesian semiconductor ecosystem. By combining strategic collaboration, talent development, and targeted product planning, the program aims to produce high-quality, commercially viable semiconductor products that strengthen Indonesia’s position in the global technology landscape.
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