Driving Innovation with Real-World Impact: Recipients of the 2026 Priority Research Commercialization Program Funding Officially Announced
In an effort to strengthen the role of research as a key driver of national development, the 2026 Priority Research Commercialization Program has officially announced its funding recipients. This program is a strategic initiative aimed at bridging the gap between research outcomes in universities and the real-world needs of society and the industrial sector.
Amid increasingly complex global challenges—ranging from food se\curity and health to environmental sustainability—research commercialization is key to ensuring that innovations do not merely remain as scientific publications but are successfully implemented as products, technologies, or policies that deliver direct impact.
The provision of funding to selected inventors serves as a recognition of their dedication, hard work, and tangible contributions to the advancement of science and technology. More than just an award, this support is expected to act as a catalyst to accelerate the transformation of research outcomes into practical, innovative, and high-value-added solutions.
This program is also designed to strengthen synergies among academia, government, and the industrial sector. Such cross-sector collaboration is a crucial foundation for creating an innovation ecosystem that is not only sustainable but also capable of competing at both the national and global levels.
Furthermore, the 2026 Priority Research Commercialization Program is closely linked to efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the various innovations it generates, this program contributes to:
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) through the development of food technologies and products that support national food security and self-reliance,
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through innovations in the field of health that improve people’s quality of life,
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) through research-based solutions for the sustainable management and use of water resources,
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by creating new innovation-driven economic opportunities and fostering industrial growth,
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through the strengthening of industry capacity based on technology and research, as well as
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable products.
As such, this program not only improves the quality of research but also contributes directly to the global sustainable development agenda.
The inventors who successfully secured funding under the Priority Research Commercialization Program for Fiscal Year 2026 are as follows:
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Elisa Julianti, M.Si. (NIDN: 0016066703)
- Dr. T. Henny Febriana Harumy, S.Kom., M.Kom. (NIDN: 0119028802)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Fahmi, S.T., M.Sc., IPU (NIDN: 0009127608)
- dr. Zulham, M.Biomed., Ph.D. (NIDN: 0002077403)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Rosdanelli Hasibuan, M.T. (NIDN: 0008086806)
- Dr. Tengku Ismanelly Hanum, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. (NIDN: 0008127504)
- Dr. T. Henny Febriana Harumy, S.Kom., M.Kom. (NIDN: 0119028802)
Moving forward, funding recipients are expected to optimize the support provided to accelerate the commercialization process, from the development and testing stages through to product commercialization. The success of this program will largely depend on consistency, collaboration, and the courage to deliver innovative solutions to the nation’s various challenges.
In closing, the Priority Research Commercialization Program for Fiscal Year 2026 reaffirms a shared commitment to fostering the emergence of outstanding innovations that not only generate economic value but also deliver broad social benefits. With a spirit of collaboration and sustainability, it is hoped that the research outcomes of our nation’s youth will serve as the driving force behind Indonesia’s progress in the future.
