The workshop brought together academics, researchers, research administrators, and various stakeholders from universities and research institutions to discuss the latest developments in the field of biosciences. In addition to serving as a forum for knowledge exchange, this event also served as a strategic platform for building international collaborative networks that support the development of high-quality, globally competitive research.

Throughout the event, participants received training on strengthening research infrastructure, utilizing cutting-edge scientific technology, managing research laboratories, and strategies for improving the quality of bioscience research capable of addressing future development challenges. The workshop also provided a forum for discussion on the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in generating innovations that can deliver tangible benefits to the health, food, environmental, and agricultural sectors, as well as other strategic fields.

The participation of Prof. Dr. Ir. Noverita Sprinse Vinolina, M.P., in this event is part of the University of North Sumatra’s commitment to continuously enhance its institutional capacity in the areas of research, innovation, and the commercialization of research outcomes. Through the IPBKST Directorate, the University of North Sumatra consistently promotes the development of an innovation ecosystem capable of linking research to the needs of the community, the business world, and the industrial sector through sustainable collaboration.

Participation in this international workshop also serves as an opportunity for the University of North Sumatra to expand its network of collaborations with various higher education institutions, research organizations, and international partners. This collaboration is expected to open up opportunities for joint research, researcher exchanges, the development of research facilities, and the implementation of technologies that can enhance the quality and competitiveness of the University of North Sumatra’s research outcomes on a global scale.

The IPBKST Directorate believes that strengthening human resource capacity and developing scientific infrastructure are essential foundations for generating sustainable innovation. Therefore, various opportunities for competency development, both at the national and international levels, will continue to be leveraged as part of the strategy to improve the quality of research and innovation at the University of North Sumatra.

Through its participation in the 7th KOICA–ICAB On-Site Capacity Building Workshop, the University of North Sumatra reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to play an active role in the development of science and technology through global collaboration, strengthening researchers’ capacities, and utilizing modern research infrastructure. This initiative is expected to foster the emergence of various cutting-edge innovations that not only demonstrate academic excellence but also have a tangible impact on national development and public welfare.

This initiative aligns with the University of North Sumatra’s commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education) through capacity building for researchers and the development of competencies in the field of biosciences, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through the strengthening of research infrastructure, technology development, and science-based innovation, as well as SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strengthening international collaboration among universities, research institutions, the government, and global partners in building a sustainable research ecosystem.