Lintasarta, as an AI Factory under Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) Group, is accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Indonesia through Semesta AI. This initiative, the first of its kind in the country, is backed by a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA Inception, a global program designed to support startups in AI development.

As the only NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) in Indonesia, Lintasarta receives full support from NVIDIA to expand Indonesia’s AI ecosystem. Semesta AI is part of the AI Merdeka movement, which aims to provide wider access to AI innovation using local use cases tailored to the national industry landscape.

Semesta AI will be presented at NVIDIA GTC 2025 in San Jose, California, USA, showcasing Indonesia’s growing role in the global AI innovation landscape. The event will feature a panel discussion titled:

“How Indonesia is Building a Sovereign AI Platform Led by the Telecom Sector for 270 Million Users.”

Semesta AI: Accelerating AI Adoption in Indonesia

Semesta AI, as part of the NVIDIA Inception program, offers several key benefits to startups, including:

• Expert guidance and mentorship from leading AI professionals.
• Technical support for developing and deploying AI solutions.
• Access to NVIDIA accelerated computing technology.
• Opportunities for collaboration with top-tier companies in Lintasarta’s network.
• GPU Merdeka vouchers worth up to USD 15,000 for the best AI projects.

To qualify, startups must demonstrate scalable AI solutions with strong potential for real-world implementation in various national industries. Since its launch at AI Merdeka in November, which was attended by 419 startups, over 150 startups and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have registered for Semesta AI. From this group, the top 10 startups and ISVs will advance to the Black Belt phase, the final stage of the program.

Sustaining AI Innovation for the Future

Bayu Hanantasena, President Director & CEO of Lintasarta, emphasized the company’s commitment to accelerating Indonesia’s digital potential through AI innovation.

"With Semesta AI, we aim to empower startups and ISVs in Indonesia to create AI solutions that are not only innovative but also have a real impact on industries and the national economy. To achieve this mission, we will continue to build a strong and sustainable digital ecosystem in Indonesia," said Bayu.

Promising Opportunities for Startups

Startups that successfully complete all stages of Semesta AI will have the opportunity to collaborate with Lintasarta on a larger scale. With a network of over 2,300 clients across key sectors—including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, natural resources, and public services—Lintasarta offers startups a platform to implement AI solutions directly in real-world industries.

Additionally, Semesta AI aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), by fostering an inclusive and sustainable digital infrastructure.

"By launching Semesta AI, we aim to ensure that Indonesia’s AI ecosystem matures and remains competitive on a global scale, while accelerating AI technology development in the country. We hope that Lintasarta will continue to be a pioneer in strengthening the national AI ecosystem and driving AI adoption for Indonesia’s digital economic growth," Bayu concluded.

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This article was created with AI assistance.