Jakarta, INTI - Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, is pushing for a science-based economic transformation to strengthen human capital quality and enhance national competitiveness.
Technology and Innovation Driven Economy
Rachmat emphasized that future economic development must be grounded in a knowledge-based and technology-driven economy.
He stated that the operationalization of Science Techno Parks (STP) should be seen as a fundamental catalyst for improving human capital quality.
The statement was delivered during the soft launching of the ITS Science Techno Park in Surabaya.
He also highlighted that ITS has produced various innovations, ranging from bandwidth development and medical technology to carbon capture solutions.
Driving Startups and Research Commercialization
Rachmat stressed the importance of developing strategic sectors such as robotics, automotive, and shipbuilding, not only to produce innovations but also to generate patents.
He added that the government aims to promote impact-driven research and entrepreneurship, with Science Techno Parks expected to create not only new technologies but also real, scalable companies.
ITS Rector Bambang Pramujati explained that the STP is designed as a collaborative hub connecting innovation, industry, and startups to strengthen research commercialization.
Developed since 2022 under the Higher Education for Technology and Innovation (HETI) program with support from the Asian Development Bank, the 10-hectare STP area covers sectors including maritime, automotive, ICT, robotics, and creative industries.
Bappenas expects the ITS Science Techno Park to generate impactful innovations and new enterprises that contribute to Indonesia’s vision of Golden Indonesia 2045.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s push toward a science-based economy highlights a long-term strategy to strengthen innovation, human capital, and industrial competitiveness. Through initiatives like Science Techno Parks, the government aims to bridge research and industry, accelerate startup creation, and drive sustainable economic transformation toward Indonesia Emas 2045.
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