BRIN Profile

THE NATIONAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AGENCY (BRIN)

This institution was established by President Joko Widodo by virtue of Presidential Regulation Number 74 of 2019 concerning the National Research and Innovation Agency. Under this Presidential Regulation, BRIN has the tasks to conduct integrated research, development, studies, application, as well as invention and innovation. In performing these duties, BRIN carries out the following functions:

1. Direct and synergize preparation of plans, programs, budgets, and science and technology resources in the fields of research, development, studies and application.
2. Formulate and determine policies in the field of quality standards for research institutions, human resources, research and technology facilities and infrastructure, strengthen innovation and research and technology development, mastery of transferred technology, strengthen technology audit capabilities, protect Intellectual Property Rights, accelerate control, utilization and advancement of research and technology.
3. Coordinate the implementation of the National System of Science and Technology.
4. Prepare science and technology master plan.
5. Facilitate Intellectual Property protection and its utilization as a result of national inventions and innovations in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations.
6. Determine mandatory submission and mandatory retention of all primary data and outputs of research, development, studies and application results.
7. Determine the professional qualifications of researchers, engineers, and human resources of Science and Technology.
8. Facilitate exchange of information on Science and Technology between elements of Science and Technology institutions.
9. Manage the National Science and Technology information system.
10. Foster the organization of Science and Technology.
11. Arrange the licensing for the activities of research, development, studies and application as well as inventions and innovations that are high-risk and hazardous by observing the national standards and provisions that apply internationally.
12. Supervise the planning and organization of science and technology in accordance with the master plan for advancing science and technology.
13. Coordinate and synchronize the implementation of policies in the fields of institution, resources, strengthening of research and development, as well as strengthening of innovation in science and technology.
14. Grant written permission for the activities of research and development performed by foreign universities, foreign research and development institutions, foreign business entities, and foreigners in the territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.
15. Grant written permission for the activities of research and development of applied science and technology that are high-risk and hazardous in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations.
16. Coordinate the implementation of tasks, development, and provide administrative supports to all organizational elements within BRIN.
17. Manage state property/assets which are under the responsibility of BRIN.
18. Supervise the implementation of tasks within BRIN.

BRIN was initially a unit with the Ministry of Research and Technology (Kemenristek), however as it developed, on 5 May 2021, President Joko Widodo signed Presidential Regulation No. 33 of 2021, which effectively stipulates BRIN as the only national research body. This regulation stipulates that all Indonesian national research bodies such as the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), the National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN), and the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) merge into BRIN. BRIN's position is no longer as a regulator, because the regulatory function remains in the ministry. BRIN becomes a separate agency following the merger of BATAN, BPPT, LAPAN and LIPI as well as research institutions within ministries and institutions. Now BRIN is led by Laksana Tri Handoko, who previously led LIPI. This integration is based on BRIN Regulation No. 1/2021 as mandated by Presidential Regulation No. 78/2021 on BRIN. The structure of BRIN comprises:

1. 10 senior high-ranking officials
2. 45 high-ranking officials comprising
3. Inspector, 41 Directors and 1 Director of the Polytechnic.

In addition, BRIN is also tasked with monitoring, controlling, and evaluating the performance of duties and functions of Regional Research and Innovation Agencies (BRIDA) pursuant to the provisions of laws and regulations. Article 3 of Presidential Regulation No. 78/2021 concerning BRIN which was signed by President Jokowi on 24 August 2021 stipulates that BRIN has the task of assisting the President in performing government duties in the fields of research, development, studies, and application as well as invention and innovation, organization of nuclear energy and outer space operations in an integrated manner nationally.

Meanwhile, Article 4 of the Regulation stipulates that BRIN performs 14 functions, as follows:

1. Carry out research, development, studies, and application as well as invention and innovation in the context of preparing recommendations for national development planning based on the results of scientific studies referring to the values ​​of Pancasila;
2. Formulate and stipulate policies in the field of research and innovation which include the master plan for advancement of science and technology, and the roadmaps for research, development, studies, application, as well as invention and innovation, organization of nuclear energy and outer space operations;
3. Formulate, stipulates and implement policies in the field of fostering, competency development, professional development, talent management, and supervision and control of human resources in science and technology, research and innovation infrastructure, research and innovation facilities for use of research and innovation;
4. Integrate the systems for preparing planning, programs, budget institutions and resources for research, development, studies, and application, invention and innovation, and organization of nuclear energy and outer space operations;
5. Conduct research, development, studies, and application, as well as invention and innovation, and organization of nuclear energy and outer space operations;
6. Supervise and control research, development, studies, and application, as well as invention and innovation, and organization of nuclear energy and outer space operations in a comprehensive and SUSTAINABLE manner;
7. Coordinate community services based on research, development, studies, and application, as well as invention and innovation produced by science and technology institutions;
8. Implement development, management, and development of information systems for research, development, studies, and application, as well as invention and innovation, and organization of nuclear energy and outer space operations;
9. Perform research, development, invention, and innovation of policies that recognize, respect, develop and preserve the diversity of traditional knowledge, local wisdom, biological and non-biological natural resources, and culture as part of the national identity;
10. Provide facilitation, technical guidance, fostering, and supervision as well as monitoring and evaluation in the fields of research, development, studies, and application, as well as invention and innovation, and organization of nuclear energy and outer space operations;
11. Monitor, control, and evaluate the performance of BRIDA's duties and functions;
12. Guide and provide administrative and technical supports to all organizational elements within BRIN;
13. Supervise the implementation of tasks within BRIN;
14. Perform other functions assigned by the President

By virtue of Presidential Regulation No. 78/2021 Chapter V article 59 concerning Position, Appointment and Dismissal, on 28 April 2021, President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated Laksana Tri Handoko as Chairman of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) at the State Palace. The inauguration of Laksana Tri Handoko as BRIN Chairman is incorporated in Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia (Keppres) Number 19/M of 2021 dated 28 April 28 2021 concerning Appointment of Chairman of BRIN.

BRIN’s 3 directions and 7 targets:

Directions:

1. Consolidate science and technology resources (humans, infrastructure, budget) to increase the critical mass, capacity and competence of Indonesian research to produce inventions and innovations as the main foundation for Advanced Indonesia 2045.
2. Create a research ecosystem according to the global standards that is open (inclusive) and collaborative for all parties (academics, industry, community, the government).
3. Create a strong and sustainable research-based economic foundation with a focus on digital – green – blue economy.

Targets:

1. Consolidate major government research institutions as per 1 January 2022.
2. Comprehensively transform the business process and research management to accelerate the increase of critical mass of science and technology resources (humans, infrastructure, budget).
3. Refocus research to increase the added value of local natural resources and diversity (biological, geographic, marine)-based economy in addition to catching up with science and technology.
4. Make Indonesia as the center and platform for local natural resources and diversity (biological, geographic, art and culture)-based global research.
5. Facilitate and enable local industries to develop research-based products, and create industries with a strong research base in the long term.
6. Become a platform for producing superior human resources in every field of science, and  science and technology innovation based-entrepreneurs.
7. Broaden the direct economic impact of research “activities”, and make the science and technology sector a long-term investment destination and foreign exchange earner.

Article 65 of Presidential Regulation Number 78 of 2021 concerning BRIN stipulates that the integration of work units that carry out research, development, and application of science and technology within Ministries/Institutions shall be followed by transfer of civil servants in the Ministries/Institutions to BRIN. BRIN has forwarded a total of 2,476 proposals from 34 Ministries/Institutions to the Head of the National Civil Service Agency. A total of 1,089 Decision Letters (SK) on transfer of employees from 28 Ministries/Institutions have been submitted by the Head of BKN to the Chairman of BRIN.

The process of transferring ministries/institutions’ employees to become employees within BRIN is a follow up to Article 65 of Presidential Regulation Number 78 of 2021 concerning the National Research and Innovation Agency. Chapter VII of the Regulation on Integration expounds that transfer of duties, functions, and authorities to work units that carry out research, development, and application of science and technology within ministries/institutions shall be followed by transfer of civil servants from the said ministries/ institutions to civil servants within BRIN.