BRIN

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BRIN is Indonesia's government-run National Research and Innovation Agency, operating 12 Research Organizations across aerospace, nuclear energy, biotechnology, electronics, and social sciences, funded by a Rp 12 trillion (~US$713M) state budget and serving ministries, SOEs, universities, and international science partners.

Company typePrivate
Founded2021
HeadquartersJakarta, Indonesia
Headcount501–1,000
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What BRIN does

BRIN (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional / National Research and Innovation Agency) is an Indonesian government agency (lembaga pemerintah) operating under the President of the Republic of Indonesia, headquartered at Gedung B.J. Habibie in Jakarta Pusat. Founded in 2021 as the consolidated national R&D platform, BRIN organizes research across 12 Research Organizations (Organisasi Riset) covering aerospace, agriculture and food, nuclear energy, earth and maritime sciences, governance and public welfare, biological and environmental sciences, social sciences and humanities, electronics and informatics, archaeology/language/literature, energy and manufacturing, nanotechnology and materials, and health. The agency is led by Chairman Arif Satria and a Steering Board chaired by Megawati Soekarnoputri.

BRIN's technology portfolio spans proprietary satellites (NEO-1 optical, LAPAN-A1 in operation 18 years), an optical sub-terahertz 6G DFG device demonstrating signals up to 100 GHz at room temperature, the DELL-E autonomous delivery robot using LiDAR/IMU/GPS sensor fusion, a modular liquid-based CO2 capture reactor projected for industrial-scale testing by 2029, carboxymethyl cellulose derived from palm oil empty fruit bunches, and 7 RHAN 122B rocket patents plus an aircraft industrial design (IDD0000044432) licensed to Indonesian defense and aerospace SOEs. Supporting platforms include BRILIANT LMS, ELSA (E-Layanan Sains), INTIPDAQU IP management, the Analysis-Ready Data (ARD) satellite data framework, and the ASEAN-Korea High Performance Computing Facility.

BRIN's revenue model is dominated by direct state budget allocations (Rp 12 trillion / ~US$713 million in 2026, up from Rp 8 trillion), supplemented by international grants (AFD for KRisNa vessels), royalty-bearing licensing of patents and industrial designs to Indonesian SOEs (PT Pindad, PTDI, Telkomsat), commercial scientific services through ELSA, and intellectual property licensing through INTIPDAQU. The agency serves Indonesian ministries and sub-national governments, state-owned enterprises (Bulog, Danantara, PT Pindad, PTDI, Angkasa Pura, Gapura Angkasa), domestic and international universities, international science agencies (Roscosmos, IAEA, UNESCO, Republic of Korea), and the broader public through talent, certification, and UMKM programs.

BRIN firmographics

Firmographics

Name: BRIN
Legal name: Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional
Website: https://brin.go.id
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2021
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 501–1,000 employees
Short description: BRIN is Indonesia's government-run National Research and Innovation Agency, operating 12 Research Organizations across aerospace, nuclear energy, biotechnology, electronics, and social sciences, funded by a Rp 12 trillion (~US$713M) state budget and serving ministries, SOEs, universities, and international science partners.
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Where BRIN is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Jakarta
HQ country: Indonesia
HQ region: Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

BRIN business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Government budget allocation for research and innovation: Direct state budget (APBN) appropriations for research funding — increased to Rp 12 trillion (approximately US$713 million) in 2026, up from Rp 8 trillion previously. Used to fund nine schemes managed by the Directorate of Research and Innovation Funding (RIIM Ekspedisi, RIIM Kompetisi, RIIM Start-up, etc.).
Licensing royalties and industrial design royalties: Royalty-bearing license agreements with state-owned defense and aerospace industries, e.g., 7 RHAN 122B rocket patents licensed to PT Pindad and an aircraft industrial design license (IDD0000044432) with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).
International grant and concession funding for capital projects: International development grants and concessions supporting capital-intensive research infrastructure — e.g., AFD (Agence Française de Développement) grant funding construction of two Marine Scientific Research Vessels (KRisNa) at French shipyard PIRIOU; 20-year DBFOMT concession planned for National Research Vessel Fleet.
Public research services, testing, internships, and capacity-building programs: Provision of paid research services and certification through ELSA (E-Layanan Sains), including professional certification (Lembaga Serifikasi Profesi), competency testing, scientific testing, and academic internships (Magang, MBKM).
Scientific publishing and intellectual property licensing (Penerbit BRIN): Revenue from scientific book publishing through Penerbit BRIN and IP licensing/management via the INTIPDAQU platform covering patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, and plant variety protection.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	—	Research funding schemes (RIIM Ekspedisi, RIIM Kompetisi, RIIM Start-up, product testing for health and agriculture) — government-funded grant programs.
Other	—	Public-private partnership (DBFOMT) concession for National Research Vessel Fleet — 20-year term with signing targeted Q1 2027.
Other	—	Scientific testing, professional certification, and internship/mentoring services via ELSA (E-Layanan Sains).

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

BRIN product offering

Product offering

Core offering

BRIN is Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency, conducting multi-domain scientific research, developing proprietary technologies, and providing evidence-based policy advice across 12 Research Organizations covering aerospace, agriculture, nuclear energy, electronics and informatics, health, nanotechnology, and other disciplines. It funds research through government budget allocations and RIIM schemes, licenses patented technologies to industry partners (e.g., PT Pindad, PTDI), manages advanced research infrastructure (satellites, nuclear reactor, HPC, marine vessels), and offers paid scientific testing, certification, and IP management services through ELSA and INTIPDAQU platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Nusantara Earth Observation (NEO-1) Satellite Program BRIN-developed LEO optical observation satellite for earth observation, developed with Telkomsat as a partner for data integration, mission management, and orbit control.
DELL-E Autonomous Delivery Robot Autonomous last-mile delivery robot (Delivery Enhanced for Logistics & Last-mile Express) using multi-sensor LiDAR/IMU/GPS navigation, demonstrated at BRIN's Bandung science and technology campus for restricted-access logistics scenarios.
Optical-based Sub-terahertz 6G Communication Device (DFG) Optical Difference Frequency Generation (DFG) device using nonlinear optical materials to produce sub-terahertz signals up to 100 GHz at room temperature, supporting 6G communication deployment with potential data speeds 100x faster than 5G.
6G Microstrip Antenna Development Program BRIN-developed compact single-layer and multilayer microstrip antenna designs plus phased array antenna systems for mobile phone integration, satellite communications, and Starlink-like satellite-to-ground links targeting 6G frequencies.
Modular Liquid-Based Carbon Dioxide Capture Reactor (CCUS) Modular liquid-based CCUS reactor design allowing flexible adaptation to existing industrial and energy facilities, with industrial-scale testing projected for 2029.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) from Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) Technology to convert palm oil EFB waste into carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) for food coatings, wastewater filtration, and industrial applications; demonstrated to preserve tomato freshness up to 21 days while maintaining vitamin C levels and providing antibacterial properties.
RHAN 122B Rocket Technology Platform Domestic rocket technology platform covering 7 patented designs and components developed by BRIN's Organisasi Riset Penerbangan dan Antariksa (ORPA) and licensed to PT Pindad for defense industry commercialization.
SatGPT and GEOMIMO AI-Based Satellite Data Platforms AI and spatiotemporal data-driven innovation platforms for satellite data analytics and disaster mitigation, leveraging remote sensing inputs.
ASEAN-Korea High Performance Computing (HPC) Facility Joint Indonesia-Republic of Korea high-performance computing facility supporting data utilization across ASEAN under the ASEAN-Korea HPC Infrastructure and Capacity project, with BRIN serving as Chair of ASEAN COSTI.
Analysis-Ready Data (ARD) Standard for National Remote Sensing Satellites Standardized remote-sensing satellite data framework that can be used for analysis without additional complex processing, advancing Indonesian satellite data toward global competitiveness.
AI and Blockchain-based Communication Security System AI and blockchain-based communication security system designed to strengthen public trust in digital communications.
WIKIN Interactive Digital Platform (Nuclear Literacy) Interactive digital platform developed by Poltek Nuklir BRIN to increase public literacy about nuclear technology.
INTIPDAQU Intellectual Property Management Platform BRIN's digital platform for managing Intellectual Property including patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, and plant variety protection (accessible at intipdaqu.brin.go.id).
ELSA (E-Layanan Sains) Public Research Services BRIN's public-facing service platform providing paid scientific testing, professional certification (Lembaga Serifikasi Profesi), competency testing, and academic internship (Magang, MBKM) services.
BRILIANT Learning Management System (LMS) BRIN's online learning platform (briliant.brin.go.id) used for research training, capacity building, and dissemination of scientific knowledge to researchers, students, and the public.
National Research Vessel Fleet (Public-Private Partnership) Public-private partnership program to expand Indonesia's national research vessel fleet under a 20-year DBFOMT concession, targeting expansion from approximately 2,500 to 8,000 sailing days annually to support marine scientific research.
KRisNa Marine Scientific Research Vessels Two marine scientific research vessels (Kapal Riset Ilmiah Kelautan) built by French shipbuilder PIRIOU under AFD grant funding to expand BRIN's marine research capacity.
Metasurface Electromagnetic and RF Imaging Sensor Antenna patch-based metasurface sensor for 2D real-time visualization of electromagnetic field distribution, mapping radio wave direction, arrival, and polarization characteristics for next-generation wireless communication.
Multimodal Smart-Skin Ergonomic Fatigue Sensing System Sensing system integrating pressure, temperature, and vibration sensors for spatiotemporal biomechanical analysis in seated postures, tested on mannequins and humans.
Penerbit BRIN Scientific Publishing BRIN's scientific book publishing imprint producing revenue-generating research publications authored by BRIN researchers and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

Rp 12 trillion (~US$713M) research funding in 2026, up from Rp 8 trillion
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Companies that use BRIN

Customer profile

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

BRIN technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature13 records

BRIN partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

Wikimedia IndonesiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026BRIN collaborated with Wikimedia Indonesia to host the Konferensi Open Indonesia 2026 at the BRIN Grand Ballroom, Gedung Widya Graha, Jakarta, advancing open science implementation in Indonesia. The Open Indonesia movement launched in 2025.
Republic of Korea (Government)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026BRIN (as Chair of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation - COSTI) and the Government of the Republic of Korea will inaugurate the ASEAN-Korea High Performance Computing (HPC) Facility in Indonesia under the project "Building High Performance Computing (HPC) Infrastructure and HPC Capacity for ASEAN Data Utilization." The ceremony was scheduled for 18 June 2026 at BRIN's Jakarta facilities.
BP Batam (Badan Pengusahaan Batam)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Penandatanganan Perjanjian Kerja Sama with BP Batam (Badan Pengusahaan Batam) signed on 18 June 2026 as part of BRIN's external partnership expansion.
PIRIOU (French shipyard) and AFD (Agence Française de Développement)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026BRIN signed a contract with French shipyard PIRIOU for the construction of two Marine Scientific Research Vessels (Kapal Riset Ilmiah Kelautan - KRisNa). The project is funded by a grant from the French development agency AFD (Agence Française de Développement) and marks a new phase in Indonesia's marine scientific research capacity at regional and global level.
Pemerintah Provinsi Papua and Pemerintah Kabupaten Biak NumforflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2026Penandatanganan MoU between BRIN, Pemprov Papua, and Pemkab Biak Numfor on 13 June 2026 regarding the planning and development of the Bandar Antariksa (Biak spaceport). BRIN also conducted a site visit to the existing Stasiun Bumi Biak and candidate construction site.
Telkomsat (Telkom Indonesia subsidiary)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026BRIN opened cooperation with Telkomsat to strengthen satellite operations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), covering human resource development, technology transfer, and satellite infrastructure downstreaming. Telkomsat is positioned as a partner for data integration and ground station network, mission management, and orbit control for the NEO-1 optical satellite and complementary radar and communication systems. The partnership aims to reduce Indonesia's dependence on foreign technology solutions.
Roscosmos and Glavkosmos (Russia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026BRIN leadership visited Russia in April 2026 to advance a Jakarta-Moscow partnership for the development of a spaceport (Bandar Antariksa) on Biak Island, Papua. The initiative includes cooperation with Russia's space agency Roscosmos and launch service company Glavkosmos on launch systems, infrastructure integration, and feasibility planning, leveraging Biak's equatorial location for enhanced rocket launch efficiency under the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
Perum BulogcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 January 2026State-owned logistics agency Bulog partnered with BRIN to apply domestically developed technology for maintaining national rice stocks and preventing pest infestation. The partnership aims to protect 3.25 million tons of government rice reserves, following parliamentary concerns about pest-infested rice. Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani said further technical discussions will determine implementation across all state-owned storage facilities.
Danantara IndonesiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025BRIN and state-owned investment holding Danantara are increasing joint research efforts to support downstream industrial development and technological capacity. BRIN outlined three research pathways (grassroots innovation, strategic state enterprises, and foreign technology transfer) while Danantara emphasizes technology transfer and R&D capacity for its investment strategies across transportation, shipbuilding, food, and electric vehicles.
PT PindadflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBRIN and PT Pindad signed a license and royalty cooperation agreement (December 2023) for 7 rocket technology patents covering the RHAN 122B design and advanced technology, supporting Indonesia's defense industry and rocket technology transfer. The cooperation was acknowledged by the Deputy for Utilization of Research and Innovation, R Hendrian.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBRIN and PTDI signed a Perjanjian Kerja Sama Lisensi dan Royalti Desain Industri Pesawat Udara (IDD0000044432) in Jakarta in October 2023 to strengthen the national aerospace industry and ecosystem based on research outcomes.
Okayama University (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN collaborates with Okayama University on network virtualization approaches for intelligent cloud communication in 6G systems, complementing the development of sub-terahertz technology supporting 6G deployment with data speeds potentially 100 times faster than 5G.
Murdoch University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN and Murdoch University established a research partnership on politics and democracy in the Indo-Pacific region, supporting the Organisasi Riset Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Humaniora.
Deakin University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN and Deakin University strengthened collaboration on social humanities research and doctoral programs, supporting the Organisasi Riset Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Humaniora.
Universiti Teknologi Petronas (Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN and Universiti Teknologi Petronas are exploring a strategic research collaboration on rare earth metal processing (pengolahan logam tanah jarang).
Universitas Budi LuhurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN's MOST UNESCO collaborated with Universitas Budi Luhur to deliver disaster literacy innovation through scrolly-telling web and animated film media, supporting inclusive disaster preparedness based on local knowledge.
IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN and IRD strengthened Indonesia-France research cooperation to support sustainable development, as part of the Deputy for Research and Innovation Policy international engagement.
University of Zagreb (Croatia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN and the University of Zagreb are exploring a research collaboration on maritime and shipbuilding technology, supporting the Organisasi Riset Energi dan Manufaktur.
BAPETEN (Badan Pengawas Tenaga Nuklir)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN and BAPETEN jointly drafted revisions to the Government Regulation on Radioactive Waste Management, involving multiple ministries and agencies. BAPETEN also appears as a partner link on the Organisasi Riset Tenaga Nuklir website.
KLHK (Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN and KLHK are strengthening system integration to support the credibility of the national carbon market ecosystem (SRN PPI), coordinated through the Organisasi Riset Tata Kelola, Pemerintahan, Ekonomi, dan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat.
KemenPAN-RBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN partnered with the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (KemenPAN-RB) to test a digital competency instrument for civil servants (ASN), targeting 90% digital competency by 2029.
Universitas SriwijayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN and Universitas Sriwijaya are jointly developing IoT and AI-based smart agriculture technology, supported by the Organisasi Riset Elektronika dan Informatika (OREI).
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN is listed as an affiliate of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the Organisasi Riset Tenaga Nuklir (ORTN) website, supporting international cooperation in nuclear research.
UNESCO (MOST UNESCO BRIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN's MOST UNESCO unit collaborated with Universitas Budi Luhur on disaster literacy, and BRIN is listed as an affiliate of UNESCO on its main website, supporting science-based policy and open science.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

BRIN competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS): China's national academy for natural sciences with 100+ institutes spanning physics, chemistry, space, and life sciences. CAS is the global benchmark for a state-owned multi-domain research platform with government budget, satellite programs, and nuclear research — directly analogous to BRIN's 12-organization structure.
Fraunhofer Society: Germany's leading applied research organization with 75+ institutes conducting contract research for industry and government. Fraunhofer is comparable to BRIN in its combined research, applied development, and IP-to-industry commercialization model, though at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

National Research Council of Canada (NRC): Canada's primary national R&D organization with multi-disciplinary research, industry collaboration, and IP licensing. NRC's mandate and operating model are closely aligned with BRIN's consolidated national research platform.
CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India): India's national R&D agency with 38 laboratories covering science, technology, and industrial research. CSIR's structure — government-funded, multi-domain, IP-to-industry licensing — closely mirrors BRIN, and both serve as national R&D consolidators for emerging economies.
A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore): Singapore's lead public-sector R&D agency that drives industry-oriented research across biomedical, physical, and engineering sciences. Directly comparable to BRIN as a Southeast Asian national R&D platform with government funding, multi-domain scope, and licensing to industry.
Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST): South Korea's national multi-disciplinary research institute with government funding and industry partnerships. KIST is directly comparable to BRIN given the Korea-Indonesia science cooperation (e.g., ASEAN-Korea HPC Facility) and KIST's similar mix of government mandate and applied research output.
RIKEN (Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Japan): Japan's flagship national research institute covering physical, chemical, biological, and engineering sciences with government funding and international collaborations. RIKEN is comparable to BRIN in the breadth of its research scope and its role as a national R&D consolidator.
CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation): Australia's national science agency and BRIN's closest direct peer: a consolidated government R&D platform operating across multiple scientific domains with applied research, industry partnerships, and IP commercialization. CSIRO's structure, mandate, and business model (government-funded R&D with industry licensing) closely mirror BRIN's.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's national applied research organization with government ownership and industry contracts. VTT's applied research, IP licensing, and SME engagement model parallels BRIN's downstream commercialization approach.

Regional players

MOSTI (Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia): Malaysia's national science, technology, and innovation ministry, comparable to BRIN as a Southeast Asian government body coordinating national R&D policy, funding, and downstream programs. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (a BRIN partner) operates under this ecosystem.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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BRIN M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about BRIN

What does BRIN do?

Is BRIN a public or private company?

BRIN is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was BRIN founded?

BRIN was founded in 2021. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is BRIN based?

BRIN is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, in the Asia region.

How does BRIN make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Government budget allocation for research and innovation is the primary driver. The others are licensing royalties and industrial design royalties, international grant and concession funding for capital projects, public research services, testing, internships, and capacity-building programs and scientific publishing and intellectual property licensing (Penerbit BRIN).

Who are BRIN's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Fraunhofer Society. Direct peers are National Research Council of Canada (NRC), CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India), A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore), Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), RIKEN (Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Japan), CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. MOSTI (Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia) is listed as a regional player.

Does BRIN have an API?

No public API is recorded for BRIN.