Indonesia Welcomes Global Investment in Emerging Technology, Including AI
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia is open to all initiatives aimed at developing emerging technology industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), and is ready to provide full support to global investors, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria stated on Thursday.
Speaking at the discussion titled “Exploring the National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap: A Foundation for Self-Reliance?” in Jakarta, Patria highlighted that the government is prepared to offer incentives and policy support to international technology investors.
He emphasized Indonesia’s appeal as a destination for technology partnerships, citing the country’s strategic resources and potential in sectors such as semiconductors. “We hope investors and innovators will capitalize on the resources we have to gain a comparative advantage in the global market, particularly in strategic industries like semiconductors,” he said.
Amid rapid AI advancements, Patria noted that the government has set measurable strategies under the national AI roadmap framework. In the short term, from 2025 to 2027, the focus will be on AI ecosystem governance, including the development of 100,000 AI talents annually and the construction of sovereign data infrastructure.
In the medium term, Indonesia plans to promote public-sector AI research through regulatory sandbox platforms to test and scale local innovations. To ensure sustainable funding, the government aims to establish a Sovereign AI Fund and a blended financing scheme that combines public and private capital for national strategic projects.
Patria also noted that the sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia is expected to play an active role in mobilizing investments to drive AI development in the country.
