Quantum Computing Development Becomes Key Foundation for Technological Sovereignty
Efforts to strengthen national technological sovereignty have entered a new phase following PT Nusantara Quantum Intelligence (NQI) entering into a multi-million US dollar strategic collaboration with StarWiz Technology Co, Ltd, a leading deep-tech company based in Beijing, China.
This partnership focuses on the development of quantum computing, photonic technology, and a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite ecosystem, which is considered a vital foundation for Indonesia’s future technological independence. The agreement, signed by NQI CEO and Founder Walter Kaminski in Beijing, represents a strategic step to enhance Indonesia’s capacity to develop high-tech capabilities that have long been dominated by developed nations.
The collaboration combines the respective strengths of both companies. StarWiz brings expertise in advanced software development, artificial intelligence (AI), as well as cloud and edge computing to process large-scale high-resolution satellite data. Meanwhile, NQI focuses on the development of photonic technology and a radar satellite ecosystem capable of supporting real-time regional monitoring with high levels of accuracy.
According to Walter Kaminski, this cooperation is not merely about developing technological products, but is also part of a strategy to build national capacity in facing global technological competition. “The collaboration with StarWiz Technology Co Ltd is a tangible acceleration of our grand vision. By uniting quantum technology and the radar satellite ecosystem, we are prepared to provide much more accurate monitoring and analytical solutions for the government, civil defence, and commercial industries in Indonesia and Southeast Asia,” he stated on Friday (12/6/2026).
From the perspective of technological sovereignty, Walter emphasised that this partnership is crucial as it focuses not only on technology utilisation but also on knowledge transfer and the strengthening of domestic human resources. “Through various training programmes, technical workshops, and joint development, Indonesian technological talent will gain direct access to mastering the latest generation of quantum, photonic, and satellite technologies,” he noted.
In the initial stage, NQI and StarWiz will execute a pilot project integrating photonic technology and SAR data processing, develop a product roadmap for the regional market, and conduct field trials to ensure operational readiness before the solutions are widely deployed.
Walter added that this collaboration signals Indonesia’s increasingly aggressive steps toward building independence in strategic technology sectors. “Amidst intensifying global competition, mastering quantum, photonic, and satellite technologies is seen as a key factor in strengthening technological sovereignty and national competitiveness in the future,” he concluded.
Chairman of StarWiz Technology Co Ltd, Lei Bin, stated that the partnership is designed as a collaborative platform to accelerate technology commercialisation and expand technology transfer to international markets. “Moving forward, the results of this collaboration are expected to support various national strategic needs, ranging from maritime territory surveillance, precision agriculture, and natural resource management, to faster and more accurate disaster mitigation systems.”
“The use of radar and AI technology can also assist the government in obtaining more independent and precise data for policymaking,” he added.
He further explained that data security is a primary concern in this partnership. The integration of advanced encryption technology and cybersecurity systems is expected to safeguard strategic information and strengthen national digital resilience.