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The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has strengthened the Indonesia-Japan research and industrial partnership through strategic discussions with Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and Toyota.

Director General of Research and Development Fauzan Adziman, in a written statement on Saturday, said that the meeting, recently held at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), aimed to encourage focused and impactful collaborative pilot projects.

The government targets launching several key projects soon by leveraging the specialized capacities of both Indonesian and Japanese institutions.

"Our role is to ensure this strong collaboration is accelerated through policy and program support, allowing research results to be implemented quickly for a broad impact," Adziman said.

He emphasized building a long-term partnership aligned with a decade-long vision to strengthen the research and innovation ecosystem.

The collaboration focuses on strategic areas, including biofuels and sustainable technologies, matching NEDO's research priorities.

ITB Chancellor Tatacipta Dirgantara noted that the partnership stems from long-standing academic ties now bolstered by ongoing research.

He cited the development of a biofuel catalyst factory with Pertamina as an example of research tailored to future energy needs.

"Environmentally friendly energy is the goal of global energy development. Meanwhile, collaboration across countries, industry, universities, and governments is key to ensuring research delivers tangible benefits for future generations," he said.

NEDO Executive Director Kikuo Kishimoto described the meeting as productive, affirming Japan's commitment to sharing technological knowledge.

"We want to build a collaboration where we not only share technology but also grow together to face future challenges," he said.

During the visit, delegates toured ITB’s research facilities and laboratories to observe the infrastructure and ecosystem supporting the development and downstreaming of science and technology innovation.

The forum remains focused on accelerating applicable research in biofuels to support the energy transition and national industrial competitiveness.