JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital (Wamenkomdigi) Nezar Patria is actively encouraging global collaboration in the development of future technologies, especially in the semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors in India, as a strategic effort to strengthen Indonesia's position in the world's digital supply chain.
At the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, India on February 18-20, 2026, which was attended by Indian industry leaders, including Tata Group and Tyrone (Netweb Technologies), Nezar specifically explored the potential for cooperation in the development of the semiconductor industry.
He underlined that Indonesia has abundant reserves of critical minerals, such as silica sand, which are essential components in the production of chipsets and semiconductors.
"Indonesia has a commitment to carry out the downstream processing of critical minerals. The abundant silica sand available in the country is a great potential that we must transform into high-value-added products, so that cooperating with global industry leaders is a crucial strategic step to build a resilient and competitive national semiconductor ecosystem," said Wamen Nezar Patria, quoted by Antara, Sunday, February 22.
Tata Group, through its entity Tata Electronics, is currently in the process of building the first semiconductor assembly and testing facility in India, while Tyrone is widely known for his innovation in the development of AI-based servers.
The synergy between Indonesia and these companies is expected to facilitate technology transfer and the development of qualified human resources in the field of high technology manufacturing.
In addition to exploring collaboration, Nezar also took the time to discuss and convey his appreciation to the delegation of the best Indonesian students who managed to win prestigious awards in the Intel Global Competition Award.
These young innovators have demonstrated exceptional capabilities by presenting AI-based solutions that are relevant and innovative to address various national challenges.
The two projects that received attention were Agrify, an AI-based web platform developed by Muh. Salman A Farisi and Muh. Sultan Narulloh Telaumbanua.
This platform utilizes computer vision technology through the Plant Doctor feature to diagnose plant diseases instantly and provide a Smart Farming Schedule that optimizes the farming schedule based on weather and market analysis, with the ultimate goal of increasing the productivity and well-being of small farmers.
The second is SITANGGAP - Rapid Stroke Symptom Capture System, developed by Andre Nugraha and Nurissa'idah. This system is an AI solution designed for early detection of stroke symptoms, by analyzing the patient's facial expressions and voice patterns using a camera and microphone, based on the international medical standard NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale).
This project aims to accelerate the public's response to stroke symptoms and support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Number 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and Number 10 (Reducing Inequalities).
"The brilliant achievements made by our students in this international event are a clear proof that Indonesia's digital talent has global competitiveness and is able to create concrete solutions that benefit the community," said the Deputy Minister of Communication and Information.
The government will continue to be committed to supporting the innovation ecosystem so that inspiring projects such as Agrify and SITANGGAP can continue to grow and have a wider impact.
During the AI Impact Summit, Wamen Nezar also actively visited showcases and discussed with leading global technology companies, including Qualcomm, Intel, Salesforce, and Meta.
The discussion covered various topics, ranging from the latest developments in AI technology, the potential for using AI to improve public services, to the development of adaptive and sustainable digital infrastructure in the future.
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