The Directorate of Science and Technology Area (DKST) ITB has held the Welcoming Reception for the PRIME STeP 2025 Startup Incubation and Acceleration Program. This program is a continuous initiative designed to provide concrete support for the development of technology-based innovations, particularly those originating from the ITB academic community and its alumni.

In 2025, a total of 15 startups received funding and mentorship from DKST. These startups are: Agroobot Bangun Nusantara, Algatek Karbon Nusantara, Bell Living Lab, EBM Scitech, Indera Agri, Greenlabs, Nasho, Curaweda, Goopo Indonesia, Pelihara, Dago Kinematics, Hamasa Lab, Reservoair, Lead AI, and Urbansolv.id.

The Directorate of Alumni and Career Development (DITLUMNIER) was also present at the event, represented by Dr. Ardiyan Harimawan, Head of the Subdirectorate of Partnerships and Career Development. In his remarks, he expressed DITLUMNIER’s full support for the program, particularly in terms of networking. The vast and strong ITB alumni network is expected to have a significant impact on the growth and development of DKST’s incubated startups.

He also emphasized that the Ruang Kreasi Bersama – Alumni (RuKA), a coworking space provided for ITB alumni, can be utilized as a working space by startups founded by ITB alumni.

Echoing this support, the ITB Alumni Association (IA-ITB) West Java Chapter, represented by Mr. Eggy Saeful A., also expressed a similar commitment. The utilization of the West Java alumni network and the coworking space at the IA-ITB West Java Chapter Secretariat is expected to further support the startup ecosystem fostered by DKST.

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