Bandung, September 8, 2025 – In an effort to accelerate research-based innovation and bridge the gap between academia and industry, TransTRACK, through TransTRACK Academy, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Bandung Techno Park (BTP) Telkom University to officially launch a research accelerator program. The signing marks the continuation of the commitment outlined in the previous MoU between TransTRACK and Telkom University, which covers the implementation of education, research, community service, and institutional resource development. This collaboration is the second initiative following the earlier research partnership that began in April 2024 and has already produced five innovative products.
This strategic partnership aims to enhance the quality of TransTRACK’s products and innovations to meet market needs, while minimizing the gap between industry and academia through comprehensive collaboration. It also represents a significant milestone in developing solutions by engaging academic innovators to co-create solutions that directly address the evolving demands of the multiple vertical industries with transportation and logistics activities. The program is also part of TransTRACK Academy’s commitment to strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, while preparing future-ready talent and fostering innovation in Indonesia.
As a bridge between Telkom University’s Centres of Excellence (CoE) innovators and industry players like TransTRACK, BTP plays a vital role in ensuring that research outcomes address real-world challenges and deliver meaningful impact for both academia and business. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to transforming Indonesia’s digital ecosystem through research-based innovation and sustainable technology solutions.
The scope of this collaboration includes TransTRACK’s involvement as a contributor in the development of innovations conducted by BTP Telkom University through its innovators, collaboration with TransTRACK as an Industry Partner in funding and mentoring through the BTP Hibah Inovasi program, cooperation in developing and implementing innovation products resulting from the activities, as well as organizing events and other forms of collaboration. BTP Telkom University, through its academic innovators, is obliged to produce mandatory outputs including product prototypes, user manuals, product documentation, and product profile videos to accelerate commercialization.
In this research collaboration, TransTRACK will support five innovation topics over six months: Real-Time Driver Fatigue Detection System using Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and Edge Computing; the creation of Safeway, an Edge Computing-based Road Damage Detection innovation; Optimization of Logistics Routes using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Telematics Data Analysis for Cost Efficiency and Timeliness; Enhancement of AI-Based Driver Fatigue Detection with Edge Computing to Improve Transportation Safety and Efficiency; and the design of a Hybrid Algorithm based on Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Inventory Management.
Aris Pujud Kurniawan, CTO & Co-Founder of TransTRACK, said, “This collaboration with Telkom University through Bandung Techno Park is a significant milestone for TransTRACK in our mission to bridge the gap between research and industry. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside leading academic innovators who can translate ideas into real-world impact for the industries with transportation and logistics activities. On a personal note, as an alumnus of Telkom University, this partnership holds a special meaning for me. It reflects not only the importance of strengthening product development but also the power of academia–industry collaboration in driving Indonesia’s role in technology-driven industries.”
Dr. Iwan Iwut Tritoasmoro, Director of Bandung Techno Park-Telkom University, added, “Our mission at BTP is to connect innovators with industry, ensuring that research is not only academically excellent but also relevant to industrial needs. We highly appreciate TransTRACK’s trust and commitment in this collaboration. With TransTRACK’s strong presence and experience in the transportation and logistics sector, we are confident that these innovation projects will produce meaningful outcomes with direct benefits for transportation and logistics sectors. This partnership demonstrates that academia–industry collaboration can be effectively implemented to accelerate progress and create long-term impact for Indonesia.”
Budi Santosa, Director of TransTRACK Academy, added, “Through TransTRACK Academy, our mission is to build a bridge between industry and academia by fostering innovation, developing talent, and ensuring that research outputs are applicable to real-world challenges. This collaboration with BTP Telkom University is a significant step toward that vision. We are thankful for the opportunity to work closely with academic innovators and to co-create solutions that will not only strengthen TransTRACK’s products but also contribute to shaping a more future-ready workforce in Indonesia. Together, we are nurturing a generation of innovators who can bring sustainable impact to the transportation and logistics sector.”
The partnership between TransTRACK and BTP underlines a shared vision to promote research-based innovation, strengthen Indonesia’s digital ecosystem, and accelerate the development of smart and sustainable technologies. More importantly, this initiative demonstrates that close collaboration between industry and academia can produce tangible solutions that meet pressing market needs, enhance competitiveness, and position Indonesia as a regional leader in transportation and logistics technology.
