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Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Parks Universitas Sumatera Utara

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About Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Parks Universitas Sumatera Utara

The Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Park of Universitas Sumatera Utara is a strategic supporting unit of the university that plays a role in fostering innovation, strengthening sustainable development, and managing and developing a science and technology park based on research and multidisciplinary collaboration. The Directorate was established as part of Universitas Sumatera Utara’s efforts to strengthen the contribution of higher education to national development through the advancement of science, technology, and innovation oriented toward delivering benefits to society.

In carrying out its duties and functions, the Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Park is committed to promoting the development of an integrated, adaptive, and sustainable innovation ecosystem. The Directorate serves as a bridge between research outcomes and academic development and the needs of businesses, industries, government, and the wider community, enabling innovations produced by the academic community of Universitas Sumatera Utara to be implemented in practical ways and generate social and economic impact.

As the university’s center for innovation development, the Directorate focuses on strengthening the downstreaming of research outcomes, the protection and utilization of intellectual property, the development of technology-based entrepreneurship, the incubation of startups and innovation tenants, and the expansion of strategic partnership networks at both national and international levels. In addition, the Directorate supports the transformation of research outcomes into value-added and competitive products, services, and technologies.

The Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Park also plays an active role in supporting the sustainable development agenda through various programs aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These programs are implemented with consideration for environmental sustainability, community economic empowerment, improvements in education and healthcare, the development of environmentally friendly energy and technologies, and the strengthening of inclusive and sustainable innovation governance.

The development of the Science and Technology Park is one of the Directorate’s strategic initiatives to create a collaborative space connecting higher education institutions, industry, government, communities, and investors. The area is expected to become a hub for innovation and technological growth that supports improved competitiveness at both regional and national levels. Through this collaborative approach, Universitas Sumatera Utara seeks to deliver innovative solutions to various development challenges in an era of global transformation and digitalization.

The Directorate also provides a range of services to support innovation and technological development, including research downstreaming facilitation, business and startup incubation, assistance with the commercialization of innovative products, strategic partnership development, intellectual property facilitation, and the development of sustainable development-based programs. All of these services are delivered professionally to support the enhancement of the quality and innovation capacity of Universitas Sumatera Utara’s academic community.

With a spirit of collaboration, professionalism, and sustainability, the Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Park of Universitas Sumatera Utara continues to strive to become a leading and trusted center for innovation development, capable of making tangible contributions to the advancement of science, the strengthening of an innovation-based economy, and sustainable community development.

Director Profile

direktur Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Parks

Prof. Dr. Ir. Noverita Sprinse Vinolina, M.P.

Director Profile

Director Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Parks USU

Prof. Dr. Ir. Noverita Sprinse Vinolina, M.P. is a Professor of Agricultural Sciences at Universitas Sumatera Utara, with expertise in Agrotechnology, Plantation Crops, Plant Physiology, Secondary Metabolism, Herbal Plants, and Sustainable Agriculture. She completed her Bachelor of Agriculture degree in the Department of Agricultural Cultivation, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara, in 1992, and subsequently earned her Master of Agriculture degree in Agronomy from the same university in 1997. In 2014, she obtained her Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences from Universitas Sumatera Utara with a dissertation entitled “Enhancing Centelloside Production in Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Through Phosphorus and Methyl Jasmonate Application at Different Harvest Ages.” In 2011, she participated in a Sandwich Program at Auburn University, USA, focusing on molecular biology and the extraction of secondary metabolites from Centella asiatica, analyzed using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).

She has more than three decades of experience in higher education, research, community engagement, and academic leadership. Her administrative career began with her appointment as Vice Dean II from 1998 to 2007, followed by Vice Dean I from 2007 to 2009. From 2012 to 2018, she served as Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) at a private higher education institution. She currently serves as Director of the Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Park at Universitas Sumatera Utara for the 2026–2031 term, with a focus on research downstreaming, sustainability-based innovation, strengthening the science and technology park ecosystem, and integrating research outcomes with the needs of industry and society.

In addition to teaching courses in Basic Agronomy, Plantation Crops, and Introduction to Agricultural Sciences, she is also one of the instructors for Block 26 at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara. She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students and is actively involved as a reviewer, resource person, and scientific speaker at various national and international forums.

Prof. Noverita’s main research areas include plant physiology, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, medicinal and herbal plants, plantation crops, organic agriculture, plant nutrient management, functional foods, and sustainable crop cultivation technologies. Much of her research focuses on Centella asiatica (gotu kola), particularly on enhancing centelloside content, cultivation technology, phytochemical characterization, biomass production, and its utilization as a medicinal plant and functional food.

She has also conducted research on organic fertilizers, soil amelioration, horticulture, agricultural energy analysis, food estates, and sustainable agricultural systems. She has led and participated in various nationally competitive research projects funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Higher Education, PLN, Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, and other national research grant schemes.

As a productive academic, Prof. Noverita has produced numerous scholarly publications in reputable international journals and conference proceedings. In addition to writing scientific articles, she has served as an author and editor of various nationally and internationally published academic books.

Her nationally published books include Secondary Metabolism (2016), Seed Testing (2016), Herbal Plants (2019), Organic Cultivation of Healthy Plants (2021), Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica L. Urban) and Its Secondary Metabolites (2021), Teaching From Home: From Independent Learning to Freedom in Learning (2020), The COVID-19 Pandemic: Issues and Reflections in Indonesia (2020), and Learning from COVID-19: Perspectives on Technology and Agriculture (2020), as well as several volumes in the Universitas Sumatera Utara Professors’ Perspectives Book Series, published by USU Press and Yayasan Kita Menulis.

At the international level, she also contributed a book chapter to Natural Resources, Environment, Food and Energy Security Updates in North Sumatra, published by Nova Science Publishers, USA, with the chapter titled “Food Estate Policy Implementation in North Sumatra, Indonesia.” Several of her books and academic publications have received Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection and national copyrights.

In professional organizations, Prof. Noverita serves as Secretary of the North Sumatra Regional Chapter of PERAGI, Treasurer of the Indonesian Engineers Association, a member of the Indonesian Agrotechnology Association, a member of the Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI), and an advisor to the Association of Indonesian Lecturers. She is also actively involved in various forums related to agricultural development, research, and environmental issues in North Sumatra.

In recognition of her dedication and contributions to higher education and research, she has received several awards, including the Outstanding Lecturer Award of Kopertis Region I in 2006, 2014, and 2015, as well as the 10-Year and 20-Year Satyalancana Karya Satya Awards from the President of the Republic of Indonesia.

Vision and Mission

To become a globally competitive center of excellence for research- and technology-based innovation in support of sustainable development.

  1. Develop and manage research-based innovations oriented toward delivering practical solutions for society and industry.
  2. Promote the downstreaming and commercialization of research outcomes to generate greater economic value and practical benefits.
  3. Develop the Science and Technology Park (KST) as a collaborative hub connecting academia, industry, government, and society.
  4. Foster and strengthen the technology-based entrepreneurship (technopreneurship) ecosystem through startup incubation and acceleration programs.
  5. Support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovations addressing environmental, social, and economic aspects.
  6. Manage and protect intellectual property to enhance the competitiveness and commercial value of innovative outcomes.
Duties and Authorities
  1. Develop and implement the university’s strategic policies in the areas of innovation, sustainable development, and the science and technology park.
  2. Develop an innovation ecosystem that supports the advancement of applied research, the downstreaming of research outcomes, and the commercialization of products and technologies developed by the academic community.
  3. Coordinate technology-based entrepreneurship, startup, innovation tenant, and business incubation development programs within Universitas Sumatera Utara.
  4. Facilitate the protection, management, and utilization of intellectual property resulting from university research and innovation.
  5. Develop and strengthen collaborative networks with government, businesses and industries, research institutions, communities, and national and international partners in the fields of innovation and sustainable development.
  6. Initiate and develop programs that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research-, technology-, and community empowerment-based approaches.
  7. Manage and develop the Universitas Sumatera Utara Science and Technology Park as a hub for collaboration, technology development, and innovation growth.
  8. Provide mentoring, training, and capacity-building support for the academic community and partners in innovation and technology-based entrepreneurship.
  9. Conduct continuous monitoring, evaluation, and development of programs related to innovation, research downstreaming, sustainable development, and the science and technology park.
  1. Formulate technical and strategic policies for managing innovation, sustainable development, and science and technology park programs within Universitas Sumatera Utara.
  2. Coordinate the implementation of programs and activities related to innovation, research downstreaming, business incubation, and technology development.
  3. Establish and develop partnerships with various stakeholders at both national and international levels to strengthen innovation and develop the science and technology park.
  4. Provide facilitation, recommendations, and mentoring for the development of research outcomes and innovations with potential for further development and commercialization.
  5. Manage incubation programs, startup development, innovation tenants, and initiatives to strengthen the university’s innovation ecosystem.
  6. Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and activities under the Directorate’s coordination.
  7. Develop effective, professional, and accountable systems and mechanisms for managing innovation and sustainable development.
History

2022-2025

BPRI laid the foundation for USU’s innovation ecosystem by connecting research outcomes from laboratories with the real-world needs of industry and society. Various entrepreneurship and product commercialization programs were initiated, strengthening the university’s role as a driving force for innovation in North Sumatra.

Organizational Structure

Organisation Structure