National Research and Innovation Agency

What National Research and Innovation Agency does

The National Research and Innovation Agency (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, BRIN) is Indonesia's sole government-mandated national research and innovation agency, established in 2019 through consolidation of prior state research bodies including LAPAN, headquartered in the B.J. Habibie Building in Jakarta. It operates 12 specialized research organizations spanning aerospace, agriculture and food, nuclear energy, earth and maritime sciences, biology and environment, electronics and informatics, energy and manufacturing, nanotechnology and materials, health, archaeology and linguistics, governance and economics, and social sciences and humanities, supported by a network of science and technology parks across Cibinong, Bandung, Tangerang, Bogor, and Jakarta.

BRIN's core technology assets include the AEET high-energy electron accelerator (processing 25 tons of products in 1.5 hours), cryo-electron microscopy and genome sequencing facilities at the Soekarno Science and Technology Zone, the ASEAN-Korea High Performance Computing facility, the LAPAN-A1 satellite (operational for 18 years), SAR and AIS satellite capabilities, AI platforms SatGPT and GEOMIMO for disaster mitigation, the Indonesia Nucleotide Archive, and patented RHAN-122B rocket technology licensed to PT Pindad. It also operates the SEKAR integrated scientific collections database, Makoyana botanical garden system, and proprietary eDNA detection methods for biodiversity research.

BRIN's business model is government-funded through Indonesia's annual state budget (US$690 million allocated for 2026), supplemented by industry-collaboration revenue streams such as the projected Rp247 billion from the AEET facility and licensing royalties from defense patents. Its customers are primarily Indonesian government ministries and agencies, state-owned enterprises (PT Astra Agro Lestari, PT Pindad, PT Dirgantara Indonesia), domestic universities, international research institutions (Korea, Japan, China, France, Germany, ESA, IAEA, UNESCO), and select private-sector partners (Cosmax Indonesia). Distribution is conducted through direct institutional engagement, the ELSA science services platform, the Mall Pelayanan Publik public service mall, and nine RIIM research funding schemes, with marketing conducted through the brin.go.id website, press releases, international conferences, and Instagram.

Name

National Research and Innovation Agency

Legal name

Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Website

https://brin.go.id

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

BRIN is Indonesia's government-mandated national research and innovation agency, operating 12 research organizations across aerospace, nuclear, agriculture, marine, health, and social sciences, funded primarily through the state budget (US$690M for 2026) and serving government ministries, SOEs, universities, and international research partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Research and Innovation Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Space Research and Technology (92711)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research Administration & Compliance (Sponsored Programs, IRB/REB) (EDADAKAH), ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL), Research Administration & Grants Management Support (Pre/Post-Award, Compliance) (EDAEALAO)

Keywords

• National research services
• Scientific innovation coordination
• Aerospace satellite research
• Nuclear energy research
• Marine earth sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta Pusat

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Research Budget: Primary funding from Indonesian state budget. Research budget increased to US$690 million for 2026 under President Prabowo's administration, focusing on food and energy self-sufficiency, industrialization, and downstream projects.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BRIN is Indonesia's government-mandated national research and innovation agency that operates 12 specialized research organizations covering aerospace, agriculture and food, nuclear energy, earth and maritime sciences, biological and environmental sciences, health, social sciences and humanities, electronics and informatics, energy and manufacturing, nanotechnology and materials, archaeology/language/literature, and governance/economics/social welfare. The agency delivers research funding schemes, postdoctoral and visiting researcher programs, research infrastructure access, patent and intellectual property management, ethics clearance, and digital platforms (BRILIANT, ELSA, INTIPDAQU, Pendanaan Risnov, SatGPT, GEOMIMO) to researchers, government ministries, universities, and industry partners.

Product overview

BRIN (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional / National Research and Innovation Agency) is Indonesia's primary national research and innovation agency operating as a platform-based ecosystem rather than a single product company. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected research services organized into 12 organizational research divisions covering aerospace, agriculture, nuclear energy, earth sciences, governance, biology, social sciences, electronics, archaeology, energy, and nanotechnology. Key platforms include BRILIANT for learning management, INTIPDAQU for intellectual property management, ELSA for science services, Pendanaan Riset for funding schemes, Tanya Pakar for expert consultation, Klirens Etik for ethics clearance, Makoyana for botanical collections, SEKAR for scientific collections, and Manajemen Talenta for talent programs. AI-powered tools include SatGPT and GEOMIMO for satellite data analysis, plus genome sequencing and eDNA detection capabilities. The organization structures research through specialized Research Centers (Pusat Riset) and manages science parks and facilities across Indonesia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BRILIANT: BRIN Learning Management System platform for interactive learning and competency development in research and innovation
• INTIPDAQU
• ELSA

Products and services

• BRILIANT (BRIN Learning Management System)

Quantifiable outcome

• Projected Rp247 billion (US$14 million) revenue from industry collaboration at AEET facility within five years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elasmobranch Institute IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership for walking shark detection using environmental DNA (eDNA) methodology. BRIN scientists worked with Elasmobranch Institute Indonesia to develop novel genetic primers for identifying walking shark DNA in water samples, enabling non-invasive species monitoring.
• Konservasi IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner in the walking shark research initiative, contributing to marine biodiversity conservation efforts and distribution mapping in Halmahera and Papua New Guinea regions.
• Cosmax IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch agreement to build the Nusantara Skin Microbiome Map, analyzing microbiome traits of 410 participants across Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. Partnership aims to develop microbiome database reflecting Indonesian consumers' skin characteristics for personalized skincare product development.
• Green Carbon Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for collaboration on research and assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and reduction strategies in Indonesia. Focus on scientific evaluation, sustainable practices, and methodology development for land use and agricultural sectors.
• Indonesia Health Ministry (Biomedical Genome Science Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIN joining the Biomedical Genome Science Initiative (BGSI), a research ecosystem initiated by Indonesia's Health Ministry. BRIN contributes genome sequencing machines, high-performance computing, cryo-electron microscopy facilities, and the Indonesia Nucleotide Archive.
• European Space AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCOPE DIGITAL project collaboration for expanding Copernicus satellite imagery and data access across Southeast Asia. Philippines serves as regional anchor; project focuses on disaster resilience, natural resource management, and sustainable development over three-year timeline.
• Russia (Roscosmos/Embassy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussia expressed willingness to participate in Indonesia's planned National Spaceport development on Biak Island, offering technology and experience. BRIN held national coordination meeting to accelerate spaceport development as part of Indonesia's space access independence vision.
• China (First Institute of Oceanography, Shanghai Maritime University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesia-China Climate and Ocean Center (ICCOC) collaboration including Deep Sea Research Training program for BRIN researchers. SMD Shanghai as industry partner for deep sea technology.
• Japan (The University of Tokyo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOceaneography research collaboration in Indian Ocean, Indonesian Waters, and Western Pacific. Collaboration discusses specific research activities in marine science.
• Japan (SATREPS - Earthquake Early Warning)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch Project for Development of End-to-End Earthquake Early Warning and Response System (E2E EEWRS). Kick-off meeting held at BRIN headquarters for Japan-Indonesia cooperation in earthquake warning technology.
• Korea (Korea Electrical Safety Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASEAN-Korea HPC Facility inaugurated in Indonesia for ASEAN data utilization. Korea also provided workshop on Energy Storage System (ESS) Safety Management. BRIN serves as ASEAN COSTI Chair facilitating regional collaboration.
• France (PIRIOU Shipyard, AFD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract signed for construction of two marine research vessels (KRisNa) with French shipyard PIRIOU. Project funded through Agence Française de Développement (AFD) grant, marking Indonesia's step in strengthening marine scientific capacity.
• Germany (Tsunami-Risk Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinal workshop of Tsunami-Risk Project held in Potsdam, Germany. Collaborative research between Indonesia and Germany on tsunami risk assessment.
• PT Astra Agro LestariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on sustainable palm oil innovations including disease-resistant seed varieties developed with BRIN, bio-fertilizers, and methane capture facilities. BRIN contributes research expertise for palm oil sector sustainability.
• Murdoch UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for political research and democracy collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Deakin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration strengthening social humanities research and doctoral programs.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational affiliation for nuclear energy research collaboration and standards development.
• United Nations (UN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation for international science cooperation and UN engagement on scientific matters.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on MOST UNESCO BRIN initiatives including disaster literacy, youth engagement in science and technology, and open science practices through Open Indonesia Conference.
• Wikimedia IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Open Indonesia 2026 Conference strengthening open science ecosystem in Indonesia.
• Republic of KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint inauguration of ASEAN-Korea HPC Facility in Indonesia as part of Building HPC Infrastructure project for ASEAN data utilization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI): Predecessor organization to BRIN along with LAPAN; many LIPI research functions were consolidated into BRIN, making it a historical/thematic peer rather than a current competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's applied research powerhouse with 75+ institutes; represents the gold standard of government-funded applied research commercialization that BRIN aspires to emulate.

Direct peers

• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO): Australia's national science agency spanning agriculture, health, space, oceans, and energy—directly analogous to BRIN in scope and government funding model.
• Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS): Russia's national academy of sciences with deep aerospace and space heritage; BRIN engages with Russia on the Biak National Spaceport and shares a similar multi-disciplinary government research model.
• Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST): South Korea's flagship government multidisciplinary R&D institute; BRIN partners with KIST on the ASEAN-Korea HPC Facility and shares a similar mission of applied national-priority research.
• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-India): India's largest R&D organization with dozens of laboratories across scientific disciplines—structurally similar to BRIN's 12-organization model with national-priority applied research.
• Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS): China's national-level multidisciplinary research academy operating across physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, and aerospace—directly comparable to BRIN's consolidated national research mandate.
• Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST): Japan's central R&D funding and policy agency; comparable to BRIN in coordinating national research priorities and operating cross-border programs.

Regional players

• Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR): Singapore's lead public-sector R&D agency; BRIN collaborates with A*STAR-adjacent regional networks (ASEAN COSTI) and competes for the same talent and regional partnerships.
• National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA): Thailand's national R&D agency covering biotech, nano, materials, and electronics—regional counterpart in ASEAN with comparable applied-science mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDqflgwsVNXd3yVoAovt4aN4xjqTkQnV2
• Instagraminstagram.com/brin_indonesia
• Xx.com/brin_indonesia
• Facebookfacebook.com/brin.indonesia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brinindonesia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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