Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has showcased 13 research innovations and three startups at the 2026 Indonesian Science, Technology, and Industry Convention (KSTI 2026) to strengthen research commercialisation and cooperation with industry partners in Surabaya (11–13/11).

The exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology at Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS), is part of UGM's participation through UGM Science Techno Park (UGM STP) and the Promoting Research and Innovation through Modern and Efficient Science and Technology Park (PRIME STeP) programme.

UGM's participation includes an innovation exhibition, the UGM Innovation Spotlight 2026, and the signing of cooperation agreements with several strategic partners.

UGM Showcases 13 Research Innovations and Three Startups

The 13 innovations presented at KSTI 2026 cover various research and development products. They include TRACE-TB Electronic Nose, Live-Jet Saliva Ejector Portable, Ventilator Neonatal, Dual Stage Auger Pyrolyser (DSAPYR), inSOUL – Customised 3D Printed Insole, UAV VTOL PALAPA S-1, Black Mass and Recycle Battery, GAMA EWS 5.0, Gama Humat, Booster Cair Nanosilika Geotermal, Sacha Inchi Nuts, Multistage Hydroplasma Oxidation System (MHOS) Portable for Drinking Water Purification, and EXOMETA.

The university also introduced three startups: Techno GIS Indonesia, Mobah Agrisol, and Waste and Wishes.

Through these innovations and startups, UGM aims to introduce its research and technological capabilities, including their potential for further development and utilisation by industry and society.

UGM Innovation Spotlight Connects Researchers with Industry Partners

UGM organised the Innovation Spotlight 2026 on Thursday (12/11) at ITS as a meeting platform for university inventors and startup developers to connect with potential users, industry partners, associations, and prospective investors.

The event was attended by 20 representatives from associations, companies, hospitals, and Islamic boarding schools.

The forum provided opportunities for several forms of collaboration, including the utilisation of innovative products, technology licensing, production, distribution, marketing, joint product development, investment, and startup development.

UGM Vice Rector for Research, Business Development, and Cooperation, Dr Danang Sri Hadmoko, S.Si., M.Sc., said strengthening the innovation ecosystem was an important part of the university's commitment to ensuring that research outcomes could deliver broader benefits.

Through UGM STP and PRIME STeP, the university seeks to strengthen the role of science and technology parks as a bridge between higher education institutions and the industrial and business sectors.

According to Danang, innovation development must consider scientific originality and technological advantages, as well as product readiness, user requirements, and commercialisation prospects.

"The success of innovation is not only measured by the success of producing new technology, but also by the extent to which that technology can be adopted, utilised, and deliver an impact," Danang said in a statement sent on Thursday (12/11).

He also expressed hope that the UGM Innovation Spotlight would become the starting point for sustainable strategic partnerships between the university and industry.

Danang encouraged industry partners and prospective investors to view the innovations not only as research outcomes but also as potential solutions and business opportunities that could be developed together.

"Let us work together to build bridges between research and industry, between innovation and market needs, and between technological potential and tangible benefits for society," he said.

UGM Signs Cooperation Agreements with Nine Strategic Partners

UGM also facilitated the signing of cooperation agreements with nine strategic partners during KSTI 2026.

The agreements are intended to expand the university's partnership network and strengthen cooperation with various stakeholders in supporting the development and utilisation of research and innovation.

The cooperation is expected to provide a foundation for broader collaboration in technology utilisation, product development, and innovation implementation according to partners' needs.

UGM's participation in KSTI 2026 is part of its efforts to develop an innovation ecosystem that is increasingly connected to the needs of industry and society.

Through UGM STP and PRIME STeP, the university continues to encourage research outcomes to progress beyond academic achievements and develop into solutions, value-added products, and collaborative opportunities that can deliver tangible benefits for national development.

"We are committed not only to encouraging the development of outstanding research and innovation, but also to overseeing the innovation journey so that it can be developed, utilised, and deliver tangible impacts," Danang concluded.

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