Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) has strengthened its international research and innovation collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ProLab Engineering s.r.o. of Prague, Czech Republic, and Smart Agriculture Institute Indonesia to develop smart technology and smart agriculture technology (22/07).

The MoU was signed at the Executive Lounge of Unpad's Dipati Ukur Campus in Bandung on Wednesday. The collaboration focuses on research and the development of smart technology and smart agriculture technology.

Partnership Aims to Address Climate and Food Security Challenges

Unpad Vice Rector for Research, Cooperation, and Marketing Prof. Rizky Abdulah, Ph.D., said Indonesia and many countries are facing major challenges caused by climate change and its impacts.

"Currently, Indonesia and many countries are facing major challenges due to climate change and its impacts. One of the main challenges is uncertainty in food security, which has become a global issue," he said.

Prof. Rizky said collaboration with strategic partners is needed to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to respond to global challenges.

He added that the partnership with ProLab Engineering and Smart Agriculture Institute Indonesia is expected to contribute to strengthening research and technology development.

Partners Bring Expertise in Smart Technology and Agriculture

ProLab Engineering is a technology company spun off from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. The company focuses on research and the development of autonomous technologies for the industrial, defense, and smart agriculture sectors.

Smart Agriculture Institute Indonesia is ProLab Engineering's main partner. The institute connects universities, researchers, industries, and technology providers to produce innovative solutions for modern agriculture.

Institutions See Opportunities for Future Collaboration

ProLab Engineering Chief Executive Officer Prof. Ing. David Herák, Ph.D., said opportunities for collaboration with Unpad have developed through previous academic interactions between both institutions.

"We are open to discussing and identifying various cooperation opportunities that can be developed together with Unpad. In addition, we also see opportunities for collaboration in various projects. We hope this partnership can soon be followed up through various concrete activities and programs," he said.

Smart Agriculture Demonstration Park Planned in Pangandaran

Smart Agriculture Institute Indonesia Director Nurmia Dwi Agustina, MBA, said many opportunities in the agricultural sector require a combination of academic foundations, scientific knowledge, and practical implementation.

She said partnerships with leading universities such as Unpad are important to produce innovative solutions that meet the needs of the agricultural sector.

"We see great potential to collaborate in various fields. With Unpad's scientific knowledge, we hope to produce solutions that have a real impact on society. One of the initiatives we are preparing is the development of a smart agriculture demonstration park in Pangandaran," she said.

The MoU signing was also attended by leaders from Unpad, including representatives from the Faculty of Agricultural Industrial Technology, the Faculty of Agriculture, and the Directorate of Cooperation and Alumni Partnership. Representatives from Smart Agriculture Institute also attended the event.

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