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Indonesia Creative Economy Initiative Expands

Entities: Ministry of Creative Economy and Culture (Bekraf) · National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) · Teuku Riefky Harsya · Arif Satria

Overview

In late July 2026 Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy, led by Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya, accelerated its three flagship programmes—Aktivasi Desa Kreatif, Aktivasi Creative Hub and Creative by Indonesia—under the 2026‑2045 Rindekraf master plan, with Bali as the international showcase.

An inter‑ministerial agreement with Higher Education on 21 July targeted research commercialisation, curriculum redesign, industry‑linked internships and stronger IP protection. Youth development measures followed, including 100 Banpin scholarships in Bekasi and a tuition‑coverage programme at BINUS Malang for AI‑related fields.

On 26 July the Makassar Creative Hub (MCH) Nusantara opened, providing digital‑arts space and entrepreneurship services for young people, while a partnership with the AMANAH foundation expanded Aceh’s Creative Hub and Creative by Indonesia programmes to support local crafts, fashion and digital content.

On 28 July the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) signed a MoU with the ministry, defining four pillars—research development, funding facilitation, intellectual‑property support and cultural‑heritage protection—to implement the master plan. Simultaneously, BRIN’s head urged the mining sector to adopt long‑term, AI‑driven technologies and forecasting up to 2035‑2040, linking future‑tech adoption to the creative‑economy agenda.

Together these actions aim to create inclusive creative spaces, nurture a skilled youth workforce and embed research‑driven innovation across Indonesia’s growing creative‑economy sector.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Indonesia's BRIN partners with Creative Economy Ministry, pushes future tech for mining

    Indonesia's BRIN and Bekraf signed an MoU to advance the creative economy, while BRIN's head urged future‑focused technology for the mining sector, promoting long‑term innovation.

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Indonesia launches new Makassar Creative Hub and boosts Aceh entrepreneurship program

    Mayor Munafri opened Makassar’s second Creative Hub to foster youth innovation, while Indonesia’s Creative Economy Ministry rolled out a talent‑development program at Aceh’s Creative Hub, targeting entrepreneur

  3. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Indonesia launches new youth scholarships and creative talent initiatives

    Indonesia opened 100 Banpin scholarships in Bekasi, announced up‑to‑100% BINUS Malang scholarships for 2027/28, and highlighted a ministry drive to develop creative‑economy talent, citing 27.4 million workers.

  4. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Malaysia and Indonesia launch major creative‑economy initiatives

    Malaysia set up the Majlis Ekonomi Jingga to guide its orange economy, while Indonesia's ministries partnered on the Rindekraf plan to boost research, talent and IP protection in the creative sector.

  5. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia's Creative Economy Ministry drives flagship programs and positions Bali as global showcase

    Indonesia's Creative Economy Ministry pushes three flagship programs for inclusive growth and brands Bali as a global showcase for local creative work under the Rindekraf plan.

  6. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Indonesia expands creative economy collaborations with US and global creators

    Indonesia's Creative Economy Ministry deepens ties with the US Embassy to boost esports and gaming, while deputy minister Irene Umar promotes international creator collaborations, citing a Korean music video at

Sources

antaranews.com · bandung24jam.republika.co.id · beautynury.com · beritajatim.com · bisnis.liputan6.com · duta.co · en.antaranews.com · katadata.co.id · makassar.terkini.id · malaysiadateline.com · surabayapagi.com

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