PT. LAPI ITB

What PT. LAPI ITB does

PT. LAPI ITB is a private, for-profit Indonesian consultancy and engineering services firm founded in 2004 and headquartered at the ITB Ganesha campus in Bandung. It operates as the commercial business unit (Badan Usaha Milik Kampus) of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), governed under ITB's Business Management and Sustainable Funds Agency (BPUDL), and delivers three integrated service lines: (1) Consultancy Services spanning feasibility studies, environmental and energy audits, structural and mechanical-electrical assessments, master planning, project management and supervision, and policy development; (2) Appropriate Technology Development, leveraging ITB R&D to produce prototypes and experiment-scaled outputs including GCI and Passive Radar systems for the Ministry of Defense, the National Makassar Weather Radar, a Collision Avoidance System for mining, the ANTAREJA fertilizer, and a bamboo mattress platform used in the Semarang-Demak Toll Road; and (3) Training Services covering in-house customized programs, national/international certification courses, and topical seminars in oil and gas, LNG, corrosion, digital transformation, and leadership. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 27001:2022 certifications.

Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting Indonesian government ministries, state-owned enterprises (PLN, Pertamina, Garuda Indonesia, Angkasa Pura I/II, Jasa Marga, Telkom, ASDP, Waskita Karya), defense institutions, and selected private-sector clients. Services are quoted and delivered on a per-project, multi-year basis with no disclosed pricing tiers. The company operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, PT Salam Kreasi Ganesha (established April 2022), and a second Bandung office at Dago 277 (launched June 2023). Financially, FY2022 net profit reached IDR 10.03 billion (~USD 700K) on 11.8% YoY growth, with total assets of IDR 109.86 billion, and the company distributed 100% of net profit as dividends to its sole shareholder (ITB) in both FY2021 and FY2022.

Name

PT. LAPI ITB

Legal name

PT LAPI ITB

Website

https://lapi-itb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PT. LAPI ITB is the commercial business unit of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), providing engineering consultancy, technology prototyping, and professional training to Indonesian government ministries, state-owned enterprises, and universities. The firm leverages ITB faculty expertise to deliver defense, infrastructure, energy, and aviation projects across Indonesia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Engineering consulting services
• Technology development solutions
• Professional training programs
• Research commercialization services
• Infrastructure engineering consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bandung

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: PT LAPI ITB provides consultancy services by empowering ITB resources. Services include feasibility studies, policy formulation, HR and organizational management, environmental impact studies, laboratory and field testing, energy and environmental audits, structural and mechanical-electrical audits, master planning, technical planning and costing, spatial planning, product and interior design, project management and supervision, socio-economic and geological surveys, and technical reviews for Building Functionality Certificates (SLF).
2. Training Services: In-house training (customized to client needs, conducted at client location), special training services including certification (national and international standards), and seminars/workshops on up-to-date topics. Training spans oil and gas, digital transformation, leadership, corrosion, LNG operations, and various engineering disciplines.
3. Appropriate Technology Development and Prototyping: By utilizing ITB research and development results, PT LAPI ITB creates experiment-scaled factories and produces prototypes and tools. Products include radar systems, filter canisters, fertilizers, and specialized engineering solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PT LAPI ITB delivers three core service lines by leveraging the resources of its parent institution, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): (1) Consultancy services covering feasibility studies, policy formulation, environmental and energy audits, structural assessments, master planning, technical design, and project management and supervision; (2) Appropriate Technology Development that translates ITB R&D outcomes into prototypes, experiment-scaled factories, and engineered systems such as radar, filter canisters, fertilizers, and collision avoidance systems; (3) Training services including customized in-house training, certification programs, and technical seminars delivered at client locations.

Product overview

PT LAPI ITB is an ITB-affiliated company providing three core service offerings: Consultancy Services (covering feasibility studies, policy development, environmental impact assessments, testing, audits, engineering design, project management, and surveys), Appropriate Technology Development (leveraging ITB research to create prototypes and tools including radar systems like GCI Radar and Passive Radar TA.2020, weather radar, filters, fertilizers, and collision avoidance systems), and Training Services (including customizable in-house training and certification programs). The company operates as a technology solutions provider connected to Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultancy Services Professional consultancy services for government ministries, state-owned enterprises, and private companies, leveraging ITB expert resources to deliver feasibility studies, policy development, audits, engineering design, project management, and technical supervision.
• Appropriate Technology Development Technology development and prototyping service that converts ITB research outputs into experiment-scaled factories, prototypes, and engineered systems including radar systems, weather radar, filter canisters, fertilizer technology, collision avoidance systems, and other domain-specific solutions for government and enterprise clients.
• Training Services Customized in-house training delivered at client locations, certification programs (national and international standards), and topical seminars/workshops for enterprise and government clients across engineering, oil and gas, energy, telecommunications, and leadership domains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed IDR 10.03 billion in dividends to shareholders in FY2022, representing 100% of net profit with 11.8% YoY increase
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

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

• IA ITB and ITB Kinarya CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Strategic MoU between IA ITB (ITB Alumni Association) and ITB Kinarya Corporation, attended by PT LAPI ITB President Director and Board of Directors.
• PT ASDP Indonesia FerrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2024Visit on December 13, 2024 with PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry's Director of Operations & Transformation. PT LAPI ITB expected to provide comprehensive solutions based on STEAM disciplines. Meeting aimed at strengthening ongoing collaboration.
• PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (EPI) Investasi and PT Datong Jaya IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023MoU signing for energy sector collaboration in primary energy supply and investment.
• PT Angkasa Pura IcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2023MoU signed May 3, 2023 at Grha Angkasa Pura I, Jakarta, for collaboration on airport-related consultancy and technology services.
• PT Zetta Media Inspira (ZETMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2023Cooperation visit and MoU signing on February 27, 2023 for Human Capital Development Program implementation. Various cooperation opportunities discussed for sustainable solutions and innovations.
• Politeknik AstraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2023Discussion visit on February 9, 2023 regarding development of Industrial Services. Focus on functions that can complement each other and hard-engineering collaboration.
• Rumah YatimminorOthers · 18 January 2023Audience and gathering meeting on January 18, 2023. Partner in agriculture, animal husbandry, and scholarship programs. Relationship focuses on social impact and community development.
• PDAM Tirta Benteng Kota TangerangcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2022MoU signing on August 18, 2022 in Jakarta for water utility management and infrastructure collaboration.
• AirNav IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2022Cooperation Agreement (PKS) signed on August 18, 2022 in Jakarta for air navigation services collaboration.
• ITB (Institutional Parent)flagshipOthers · 18 August 2022PT LAPI ITB is a business unit under ITB (Bandung Institute of Technology), supported by ITB and its partners. The company leverages all ITB faculties, research groups, and expert resources. This institutional relationship is the foundation of PT LAPI ITB's competitive advantage.
• Universitas PancasilacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2022MoU signed August 10, 2022 for Facilitation and Consultancy for Business Entity Establishment, Student Internships, Collaborative Research, and Resource Development. PT LAPI ITB President Director also served as resource person at Pancasila University Business Talk Series.
• Hubdam III/SiliwangiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2022MoU signing on July 8, 2022 with the Regional Military Command (Hubdam) III/Siliwangi for defense-related cooperation.
• BPUDL ITB (Business Management and Sustainable Funds Agency)flagshipOthers · 13 July 2022PT LAPI ITB operates under BPUDL ITB (Badan Pengelola Usaha dan Dana Lestari), which oversees all ITB business units. BPUDL evaluates PT LAPI ITB's annual performance and approves dividend distributions.
• PT Waskita Karya RealtycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2022Strategic cooperation established February 4, 2022 for Prefab Construction Study including structure, materials, and smart building design. Attended by President Director of PT Waskita Karya Realty, Commissioners, Directors, and Dept representatives of PT LAPI ITB.
• KSO Litbang Yasa Radar GCI (Consortium: PT LAPI ITB, PT LEN Industri, PT Radar Telekomunikasi Indonesia, PT Infoglobal Teknologi Semesta)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2021A joint operation consortium established to develop and deliver GCI (Ground Control Intercept) Radar systems for the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Balitbang Kementerian Pertahanan RI). PT LAPI ITB is a key consortium member alongside PT LEN Industri, PT Radar Telekomunikasi Indonesia, and PT Infoglobal Teknologi Semesta. The contract was signed on February 11, 2021, and PT LAPI ITB has continued providing R&D improvements including the Passive Radar TA.2020.
• PT Netsindo and PT Laluasa Cipta AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2021Joint MoU signed on January 13, 2021 for the SCFS (presumably Supply Chain Finance or similar) Development Program. PT LAPI ITB was represented by Mr. Yusmar Anggadinata. The partnership aims to develop digital system solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PT LEN Industri (Persero): State-owned defense electronics and information technology company, consortium partner of PT LAPI ITB in KSO Litbang Yasa Radar GCI. Significantly larger and broader in scope, providing overlapping capabilities in radar, electronics, and defense technology development for the Indonesian government.
• PT SGS Indonesia: Local arm of SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification. Directly comparable in NDT, welding certification, environmental testing, and industrial inspection services — areas where PT LAPI ITB has provided training to clients like ConocoPhillips Indonesia.
• PT Rekayasa Industri: State-owned engineering consultancy and EPC contractor providing overlapping services in feasibility studies, engineering design, project management, and technical consulting for energy and industrial clients — comparable to PT LAPI ITB's consultancy line but at significantly larger scale.
• PT Yodya Karya (Persero): State-owned engineering consultancy providing design, supervision, and project management services for infrastructure, building, and industrial projects. Comparable to PT LAPI ITB's consultancy offering, with overlap in feasibility studies, technical design, and project supervision for government clients.
• PT Bureau Veritas Indonesia: Local subsidiary of Bureau Veritas, a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major. Overlaps with PT LAPI ITB in NDT training, welding technology training, energy audits, and certification services, particularly in oil and gas (e.g., ConocoPhillips, Conoco) and infrastructure.
• PT Bina Karya (Persero): State-owned engineering consultancy providing planning, design, and supervision services for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Direct competitor for engineering consultancy mandates from Indonesian ministries, SOEs, and regional governments.
• PT Sucofindo (Superintending Company of Indonesia): State-owned testing, inspection, certification, and verification firm providing overlapping services in energy audits, environmental assessments, NDT testing, and certification — areas where PT LAPI ITB also operates. Sucofindo is a much larger incumbent with broader geographic coverage and is frequently a competitor for the same government and SOE mandates.
• PT Surveyor Indonesia: State-owned inspection, verification, testing, and certification services company providing overlapping capabilities in feasibility studies, surveying, and independent third-party assessment. Direct competitor for many government and SOE contracts that PT LAPI ITB also targets.

Direct peers

• PT Radar Telekomunikasi Indonesia: Direct peer as another member of the KSO Litbang Yasa Radar GCI consortium alongside PT LAPI ITB. Specialized in radar and telecommunications technology development for defense and civil applications in Indonesia, with a similar niche positioning in indigenous radar R&D.
• PT Infoglobal Teknologi Semesta: Direct peer as a fellow consortium member in the KSO Litbang Yasa Radar GCI defense electronics consortium developing GCI and Passive Radar systems for the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. Both firms operate as niche Indonesian defense technology providers with overlapping capabilities in radar, electronics, and national security R&D.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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