Unlocking Colaborative opportunities :
Insights from Journée des Doctorants Indonésiens 2024
In today’s interconnected world, bridging the gap between academia and industry stands as a crucial step towards progress. This was the core message conveyed by GIH’s President Director, Phuspita Naaidu, at the recent Journée des Doctorants Indonésiens (JDI) 2024, organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Paris. The event focused on R&D Synergy: Tackling Challenges and Unlocking Collaborative Opportunities between Industry and Academia.
Understanding the Context
In the last decade, there has been a notable rise in the number of Indonesian doctoral students pursuing their studies in France. This trend reflects the strong commitment of Indonesia’s younger generation towards advancing science and technology. Engaged in various research fields, from sciences and technology to social sciences and humanities, these doctoral candidates play a vital role in driving knowledge forward.The Journée des Doctorants Indonésiens (JDI) 2024, with its theme “Research Downstreaming,” specifically highlighted the essential role of Indonesian doctoral students in France in advancing knowledge and its application in Indonesia. These students, equipped with global perspectives and advanced research skills, serve as catalysts in the process of research downstreaming in Indonesia.
Key Objectives
The objectives of JDI 2024, focused on “Facilitating Science and Technology Transfer for Commercialization: Fostering Collaboration Between Doctoral Research and Industries for Advancing Indonesia’s Economic Growth towards ‘Indonesia Emas 2045,'” are outlined as follows:
Enhancing Scientific Collaboration: Providing a platform for Indonesian doctoral students in France to share research findings, ideas, and innovations, fostering interdisciplinary scientific collaboration.
Supporting Research Downstreaming: Garnering understanding and strategies to implement research findings into tangible practices for the benefit of Indonesian society and industries.
Building Professional Networks: Facilitating the formation of professional networks among doctoral students, academia, industry, and government to support research downstreaming and innovation in Indonesia.
Empowering Young Academicians: Encouraging and empowering Indonesian doctoral students in France to actively contribute to the development of science and technology in Indonesia.
Increasing Visibility of Indonesian Research: Elevating the visibility and impact of research conducted by Indonesian doctoral students in France on the international stage, inspiring innovation and creativity among Indonesian doctoral students in France.
Participation and Logistics
The main participants included doctoral students from various disciplines in France, alongside representatives from industry practitioners interested in collaborating with doctoral students to commercialize their research findings.
Timing and Venue
JDI 2024 took place both physically at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Paris, France, and virtually via Zoom on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, 2024.
Execution of Activities
The two-day event featured presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to achieve the aforementioned objectives.
Execution of Activities
The two-day event featured presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to achieve the aforementioned objectives.
Panel Discussion Themes
The event comprised three panel discussion sessions:
Policy Perspectives on Research Commercialization in Indonesia and France
R&D Synergy: Tackling Challenges and Unlocking Collaborative Opportunities between Industry and Academia
Impactful Innovations: Success Stories from Indonesia
Distinguished Speakers
The event boasted esteemed speakers, including representatives from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology – Republic of Indonesia, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), PLN (Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company), Diponegoro University, and the National Research and Innovation Agency.In essence, the Journée des Doctorants Indonésiens 2024 served as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation—a testament to the commitment towards advancing Indonesia’s research ecosystem and fostering meaningful partnerships between academia and industry.