Rosan Urges Universities to Implement Research into Downstreaming Industries

The Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, is encouraging universities to implement research results within investment and downstreaming industries.

He made these remarks following the National Seminar of the 2026 Indonesian Science, Technology, and Industry Convention (KSTI) at the Jakarta International Convention Centre (JICC), Jakarta, on Saturday (27/6).

“We are also considering future collaborations so that the positive outcomes produced by these universities can be implemented within our existing industries,” said Rosan.

Rosan acknowledged that while investment and downstreaming are currently focused on the mineral sector, his office continues to push for broader development in areas such as fisheries, maritime, plantations, and agriculture.

“Currently, downstreaming across various sectors in Indonesia has increased from 20 per cent previously to 30 per cent now,” he stated.

According to Rosan, investment in non-mineral sectors—such as palm oil, coconut, and seaweed cultivation—possesses unique advantages, particularly regarding massive labour absorption.

“The figures might not be as large compared to downstream investment in minerals, but the labour absorption reaches 10,000 people,” said Rosan, who also serves as the Head of the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara).

Meanwhile, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, stated that various works produced by universities will be collaborated with Danantara.

“It is hoped that what has been produced in higher education can eventually be partnered with Danantara,” said Minister Brian.