Jakarta, July 8 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has officially launched the 2026 Downstreaming and Partnership Program, introducing three funding schemes aimed at accelerating the commercialization of university research to address the country's strategic challenges.

Speaking at the program's launch in Jakarta on Wednesday, ministry official Yos Sunitiyoso said university research should focus not only on producing academic publications but also on delivering practical solutions.

"We are trying not only to improve the quality and impact of our research, but also to address the nation's strategic challenges," he said.

Sunitiyoso said the ministry has allocated a total of Rp454 billion (approximately ...