When innovation truly arrives in the midst of society, manifesting as\nproducts that are used, services that are experienced, and technologies\nthat ease life, that is where research finds its most complete\nmeaning.<\/p>\n
Jakarta (ANTARA) - There are many stories about innovations in this\ncountry that end too quickly, not because the ideas are weak, but\nbecause it is difficult to find a way out of the laboratory space.<\/p>\n
Research results are like seeds that grow healthily in a pot, but are\nnever transplanted to the real soil.<\/p>\n
Everyone can understand that the issue with research in Indonesia is\nnot merely about the ability to create, but the courage to connect it\nwith real needs.<\/p>\n
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is not standing\nidle in the face of that reality. In recent times, for example, through\nthe BRIN Goes to Industry programme, the agency brought together 74\nindustry players in one dialogue space.<\/p>\n
It is not merely a ceremonial forum, but an experiment to force two\nworlds (research and business) to listen to each other more\nhonestly.<\/p>\n
Among those present were various entities, from PT Berdikari Persero,\nPT Enzym Bioteknologi Internus, to PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk, each\nbringing needs, interests, and opportunities.<\/p>\n
BRIN Head Arif Satria conveyed something that is actually simple, but\nhas often been overlooked: research must be oriented towards impact.<\/p>\n
Not just producing reports or publications, but truly addressing\nmarket needs.<\/p>\n
In his statement, he stressed the importance of accelerating the\ndownstreaming of innovation through strengthening engagement with\nindustry. The word \u201cengagement\u201d is important here, as it signifies a\nchange in approach from what was previously mostly one-way to a\nreciprocal relationship.<\/p>\n
For years, the relationship between researchers and industry has run\nlike two parallel lines. Researchers work within academic logic,\npursuing new findings and scientific publications.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, industry moves within market logic, seeking efficiency,\nspeed, and profitability. Both are equally important, but rarely meet at\na productive point.<\/p>\n
As a result, many innovations that are actually potential are never\ntruly utilised, while industry continues to rely on technology developed\nabroad.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/when-research-and-industry-begin-to-align-1776556243", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }