DKST.ITB.AC.ID - Directorate Science and Technology Institute (ITB) facilitates the Mission Review agenda for the Promoting Research and Innovation program through Modern and Effective Science and Technology Parks (PRIME STEP). The series of evaluation and coordination activities took place at ITB Innovation Park Bandung Technopolis, Gedebage, on November 1820, 2025.
The review mission led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation with Yumiko Yamakawa as senior Education Specialist acts as team leader. The presence of the mission team aims to monitor the progress of the project implementation thoroughly, from the aspect of administration to physical attainment in the field.
The strategic agenda was attended by the Director General Research and Development Ministry of High Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Fauzan Adziman, S.T., M.Eng., on Wednesday (19 / 11 / 2025). Dirjen Risbang's presence provides reinforcement for the entire assembly team to make sure the program goes according to regulatory corridors and national targets.
Meeting involves representatives of the Four Law School (PTNBH) beneficiaries, Indonesia University (UI), Gadjah Mada (UGM), IPB University, and ITB. Each university sends a Project Implementation Unit team to present a recent development report.
A number of DKST ITB leaders represent the institution in various sessions. Among them is the DKST Director, Ir. R. Sugeng Joko Sarwono, M.T., Ph.D.; Deputy Director of Growth Business Development, Melia Familiola, S.T.P., M.T., Ph.D.; as well as head of Subdirectorate Program, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Sigit Purwanto, S.T., M.T.
Based on the schedule, the main focus of the discussion includes a review of the primary performance indicators (Design and Monitoring Framework / DMF) on three components of the project. The participants are looking at the progress of goods and services, budget realization, as well as the challenge of implementation faced throughout the year.
ITB specifically outlines progress regarding applied research and incubation programs. Reports include the process of tenant innovation in 2025 as well as strategic planning for the 2026 period, to ensure the continuation of entrepreneurial ecosystem in the college environment.
In addition to technical aspects, forums also discuss obedience to the standard management of projects. Discussions on the last day highlighted the environmental and social safety issues, gender-equal action plans, and financial risk management to ensure accountability.
Mission Review Event is closed to discussion on additional funding plans as an advanced development move. The synergy between Klptisaintek, ADB, and the fourth PTNBH forum is expected to strengthen the foundation of Science and Technology as the motors of innovation in Indonesia.
