Aptech and Orbit Future Academy Sign MoU to Bring Digital Creative Training to Over 200 Indonesian Universities
Jakarta, 23 April 2025 – At the prestigious Indonesia Economic Forum – Technology Forum, themed "The Innovation Edge: India-Indonesia Collaboration for a Future-Ready Economy", Aptech, a global leader in vocational skills training, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Orbit Future Academy, a leading Indonesian education and innovation platform.
The signing took place in the Nusantara Room at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming (BKPM) in Jakarta, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation between India and Indonesia. The forum was attended by senior government officials, policy experts, and business leaders committed to advancing strategic innovation and technology partnerships.
The event was opened with remarks from Indonesia Economic Forum CEO Sachin Gopalan, followed by a keynote address from Nurul Ichwan, Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, and a panel discussion on strategic collaboration between India and Indonesia.
The MoU was officially signed by Kallol Mukherjee, EVP and International Business Head of Aptech, and Nalin K. Singh, CEO of Orbit Future Academy, witnessed by distinguished guests and prominent industry figures.
The strategic partnership aims to deliver flagship training programmes in Digital Design, Digital Filmmaking, Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Game Design, and Digital Content Creation, to be implemented across more than 200 universities throughout Indonesia. The programmes are designed in alignment with Indonesia's National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI) and international standards, incorporating blended learning approaches, cutting-edge educational technology, and skills-based curricula.
Orbit Future Academy, founded upon the vision and legacy of Indonesia's third President, Prof. Dr. Ing. B.J. Habibie, has played a key role in expanding skills development initiatives in Indonesia and the ASEAN region. The collaboration between Orbit's local expertise and Aptech's international experience offers transformative educational solutions for Indonesia's younger generation.
Commenting on the partnership, Nalin K. Singh said: "We are delighted to partner with Aptech to bring world-class courses to Indonesia. Aptech is a global leader, and their content combined with Orbit's job-readiness programmes will give learners an exceptional advantage in preparing for their future careers."
Kallol Mukherjee expressed optimism about the collaboration: "Our partnership with Orbit Future Academy is an important step in Aptech's ongoing commitment to empowering young people across nations. By combining Aptech's international training expertise with Orbit's deep local insight, we hope to produce outstanding talent capable of driving innovation and economic growth in Indonesia's creative, media, and entertainment sectors."
The collaboration also encompasses the establishment of Creative Education Labs (EduLabs) as innovation centres, lecturer development programmes, and technology-based learning solutions to reach remote areas across Indonesia.
The forum concluded with closing remarks from Sachin Gopalan, followed by an interactive networking session, further underscoring the vital role of this collaboration in strengthening the foundations of an innovative, future-ready economy capable of meeting global challenges.
The signing took place in the Nusantara Room at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming (BKPM) in Jakarta, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation between India and Indonesia. The forum was attended by senior government officials, policy experts, and business leaders committed to advancing strategic innovation and technology partnerships.
The event was opened with remarks from Indonesia Economic Forum CEO Sachin Gopalan, followed by a keynote address from Nurul Ichwan, Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, and a panel discussion on strategic collaboration between India and Indonesia.
The MoU was officially signed by Kallol Mukherjee, EVP and International Business Head of Aptech, and Nalin K. Singh, CEO of Orbit Future Academy, witnessed by distinguished guests and prominent industry figures.
The strategic partnership aims to deliver flagship training programmes in Digital Design, Digital Filmmaking, Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Game Design, and Digital Content Creation, to be implemented across more than 200 universities throughout Indonesia. The programmes are designed in alignment with Indonesia's National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI) and international standards, incorporating blended learning approaches, cutting-edge educational technology, and skills-based curricula.
Orbit Future Academy, founded upon the vision and legacy of Indonesia's third President, Prof. Dr. Ing. B.J. Habibie, has played a key role in expanding skills development initiatives in Indonesia and the ASEAN region. The collaboration between Orbit's local expertise and Aptech's international experience offers transformative educational solutions for Indonesia's younger generation.
Commenting on the partnership, Nalin K. Singh said: "We are delighted to partner with Aptech to bring world-class courses to Indonesia. Aptech is a global leader, and their content combined with Orbit's job-readiness programmes will give learners an exceptional advantage in preparing for their future careers."
Kallol Mukherjee expressed optimism about the collaboration: "Our partnership with Orbit Future Academy is an important step in Aptech's ongoing commitment to empowering young people across nations. By combining Aptech's international training expertise with Orbit's deep local insight, we hope to produce outstanding talent capable of driving innovation and economic growth in Indonesia's creative, media, and entertainment sectors."
The collaboration also encompasses the establishment of Creative Education Labs (EduLabs) as innovation centres, lecturer development programmes, and technology-based learning solutions to reach remote areas across Indonesia.
The forum concluded with closing remarks from Sachin Gopalan, followed by an interactive networking session, further underscoring the vital role of this collaboration in strengthening the foundations of an innovative, future-ready economy capable of meeting global challenges.