As part of its commitment to enhancing research contributions toward national development, OGRINDO ITB (Oil and Gas Recovery for Indonesia) has officially initiated a strategic partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
This partnership aims to unite the strengths of academics, researchers, and national institutions in formulating research agendas that are more focused, collaborative, and impactful for Indonesia.
BRIN’s visit to ITB was led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Bambang Widarsono, M.Sc., who attended as the head of the delegation in this initial discussion. His presence underscored the importance of synergy between BRIN and OGRINDO in accelerating the initiation of national research collaboration.
🌍 Synergizing Research for National Innovation
The initiation of this collaboration between OGRINDO ITB and BRIN encompasses various forms of support and facilitation that enable research activities to grow in a more structured and sustainable manner. The scope of collaboration includes:
- Collaborative Research through the RIIM Program (Riset Inovasi Indonesia Maju)
The RIIM program opens opportunities for researchers from OGRINDO ITB and BRIN to develop innovative research with a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4. Through this program, both institutions can formulate research proposals collaboratively and across disciplines, in alignment with national priorities. - Program Degree by Research (DBR) with BRIN
Master’s and doctoral students affiliated with OGRINDO ITB will have the opportunity to participate in the Degree by Research (DBR)program—at both the S2 (Master’s) and S3 (Doctoral) levels—with research topics designed and mutually agreed upon with BRIN researchers. This model ensures that research activities have a clear direction, strong relevance, and alignment with national research priorities. - Collaborative Research Funding Through National Schemes
Joint research between OGRINDO ITB and BRIN is expected to receive funding support through national schemes such as LPDP–Sawit, as well as other mechanisms that promote sustainable cross-institutional research. This synergy is also connected with OPPINET, a collaborative network that links researchers, institutions, and industry to broaden the utilization and downstream application of research outcomes.
🧩 Benefits and Strategic Advantages of the Partnership
Through this collaboration, OGRINDO and BRIN offer several added values to the research community, including:
- Direct access to research facilities and laboratories at OGRINDO ITB and BRIN
- Opportunities to expand national research networks through inter-institutional collaboration
- Support in proposal development, research execution, and monitoring
- Easier integration between research activities and national policy development
This partnership is also expected to strengthen the alignment between upstream and downstream research processes, ensuring that planning, execution, and utilization of research proceed in a more synchronized and targeted manner.
🌐 Collaboration for the Future of Indonesia’s Research Landscape
With the initiation of this strategic partnership, OGRINDO ITB reaffirms its commitment to supporting national research agendas through inclusive, strategic, and sustainable collaboration.
The synergy between OGRINDO and BRIN is expected to become a strong foundation for producing more relevant, applicable research outputs that contribute meaningfully to Indonesia’s development.
Let us collaborate to create innovations that bring real impact to the future of the nation.
For more information about our initiatives and collaboration opportunities, visit our official website:
🔗 www.ogrindoitb.com
📩 For inquiries or research partnership discussions, contact:
info@ogrindoitb.com