“Indonesia is prepared to support collaboration with Türkiye in the battery industry — through joint research, investment, and technology transfer — to strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of regional supply chains,” Agus stated in a press release right here on Tuesday.
The minister made this assertion throughout a go to to the sales space of Aspilsan, a number one Turkish power and battery expertise firm that additionally develops options for electrical autos (EVs), on the Annual Teknofest Aerospace and Technology Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, on September 20.
The go to is important as Indonesia continues to push the event of a battery-based EV ecosystem as a part of its broader nationwide industrial transformation agenda.
Agus emphasised the significance of cooperation within the improvement of EV batteries for each civilian and army purposes.
Aspilsan, a Turkish firm recognized for producing lithium-ion battery cells, is opening the door to collaboration with Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC). With an annual manufacturing capability of 21.6 million items, Aspilsan has the potential to strengthen the EV ecosystem provide chain in Indonesia.
Indonesia’s EV inhabitants has grown quickly—from 116,000 items in 2023 to 207,000 items in 2024. The demand for battery supplies is projected to rise considerably, according to the nation’s newly launched EV battery ecosystem megaproject, inaugurated by President Prabowo, with an funding worth of USD 5.9 billion (roughly IDR 96 trillion).
The Teknofest occasion additionally served as a platform to strengthen home analysis and improvement (R&D) innovation within the industrial sector.
“We extend our highest appreciation to the Indonesian delegates who participated in the science and technology competitions at Teknofest. This event is a golden opportunity to broaden perspectives and serves as motivation for Indonesian youth to become more engaged in R&D at home,” the minister stated.
He added that Teknofest 2025 offered a invaluable studying area for younger Indonesian researchers. By witnessing improvements and achievements in science and expertise firsthand, contributors are anticipated to grow to be extra pushed to conduct analysis and develop applied sciences that convey satisfaction to the nation.
Minister Agus additionally highlighted that the core essence of Teknofest is to instill nationwide satisfaction among the many Turkish folks of their scientific and technological accomplishments — a spirit that Indonesia must also domesticate.
“If Indonesian society, especially our younger generation, takes pride in the nation’s scientific and technological achievements, we will have the motivation to continue innovating. That’s the spirit I saw at Teknofest — and it’s what we want to foster in Indonesia,” he defined.
From Türkiye’s perspective, the competition just isn’t merely a venue for enterprise transactions, however a platform to introduce the newest scientific and technological developments to the general public, particularly youth. This strategy has led to a rising sense of nationwide satisfaction amongst Turkish youth towards their nation’s technological progress.
“One key lesson we can take is that Türkiye has built a culture of national pride through the advancement of science and technology. Indonesia is heading in that direction too — encouraging young people to love science and technology from an early age, so they are motivated to create innovations that benefit the nation, especially in developing the domestic manufacturing industry,” he stated.
Agus additionally famous that Türkiye’s technique of building science and expertise facilities in each province is price emulating. These facilities promote wholesome competitors amongst areas in growing cutting-edge applied sciences.
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