Jakarta, INTI - Students from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) have successfully developed a security chip design aimed at preventing digital identity forgery and chip duplication in electronic passport (e-passport) documents.
The innovation was developed by Team Casa Tubagus from ITB, which secured first place in the PERURI Chip Hackathon 2026, held as part of the PERURI Digital Summit 2026.
PERURI Digital Business Director Edwin Purwandesi explained in a press statement in Jakarta on Monday that the technology utilizes the unique physical characteristics of each chip as a security identifier.
The technology incorporates a distinct physical fingerprint for every chip, strengthening identification processes while providing additional protection for electronic documents.
"This approach is designed to enhance protection against the risks of counterfeiting and chip duplication in electronic identity documents," according to the explanation of the technology's development objectives.
This physical chip fingerprinting approach is expected to strengthen digital identity protection systems, particularly for electronic documents containing personal information and sensitive data.
ITB and UI Students Develop AI and Data Security Chip Designs
Beyond the e-passport security innovation, PERURI Chip Hackathon 2026 also produced several semiconductor technology designs aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) development and digital data protection.
Second place was awarded to Team iSeeDesignITB from Bandung Institute of Technology, which developed an AI-based chip design.
The proposed chip is intended to enable robots to move and operate more intelligently, safely, and efficiently, particularly in environments where they interact with humans.
Meanwhile, third place went to Team Digilarp from the University of Indonesia (UI), which developed a security chip design to protect critical information stored in electronic identity documents.
Team Digilarp's innovation focuses on safeguarding encryption keys and sensitive data within e-passports against various forms of physical attacks targeting chip devices.
The three teams emerged as the top winners following a selection process involving 98 competing teams from universities across Indonesia.
Overall, PERURI Chip Hackathon 2026 attracted 338 students representing 41 universities throughout the country.
Participants were challenged to develop chip designs across four key technology categories: Secure Identity & Security Element Chip, Hardware Cryptography Accelerator, AI/Edge Accelerator, and Secure Communication.
The Secure Identity & Security Element Chip category focuses on strengthening digital identity security and information protection through hardware-based technologies.
Meanwhile, Hardware Cryptography Accelerator emphasizes the development of hardware solutions that improve the speed and efficiency of cryptographic processes used in information security systems.
The AI/Edge Accelerator category aims to enhance artificial intelligence processing capabilities through specialized chips, while Secure Communication focuses on securing digital communications and data exchange.
PERURI Aims to Develop National Semiconductor Talent Within Two to Five Years
PERURI Digital Business Director Edwin Purwandesi emphasized that human resource development is essential to improving Indonesia's capabilities and competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.
According to Edwin, the PERURI Chip Hackathon is part of a broader initiative to prepare national talent with the skills and practical experience required for chip design development.
He added that the initiative also aligns with the President's direction to strengthen Indonesia's technological independence in the semiconductor sector.
"In line with the President's direction on semiconductor technology independence, PERURI is committed to preparing national talent through the PERURI Chip Hackathon. We hope this initiative will continue to grow so that, within the next two to five years, Indonesia will have a stronger pool of talent with greater readiness and experience in semiconductor technology," Edwin said.
Edwin expressed his hope that the program would continue expanding, enabling Indonesia to develop more skilled professionals capable of contributing to the national semiconductor industry.
He further noted that strengthening domestic chip design capabilities is an important step toward building and advancing the country's technological capacity.
These efforts are particularly focused on addressing Indonesia's strategic needs in digital security, artificial intelligence development, and national communication systems.
Through the PERURI Chip Hackathon, university students gain opportunities to develop technology concepts that directly address industry requirements and the challenges of digital transformation.
The achievements of students from ITB and UI also demonstrate the potential of Indonesia's university talent to deliver semiconductor innovations, particularly in digital identity protection, data security, and artificial intelligence technologies.
PERURI hopes that continued talent development through initiatives like this competition will contribute to strengthening Indonesia's semiconductor technological independence in the coming years.
Conclusion
The PERURI Chip Hackathon 2026 highlights the growing potential of Indonesian university students to contribute to the country's semiconductor ecosystem. Innovations ranging from e-passport security chips to AI-powered hardware demonstrate how local talent can address critical challenges in digital identity protection, data security, and intelligent technologies. Through continued investment in talent development and domestic chip design capabilities, Indonesia is taking important steps toward strengthening its semiconductor independence and technological competitiveness.
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