15 October 2026
Threesna Sharfina
The 2026 Berdikari Partnership Catalyst Program offers three research funding schemes—MANDALA, SKALA+, and SAINTEK NUSANTARA—to promote the utilization of science, technology, and innovation that delivers tangible benefits to society. Explore the socialization schedule, the focus of each scheme, and the application timeline through Semesta Saintek.
The 2026 Berdikari Partnership Catalyst Program returns through research funding schemes managed by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) to accelerate the utilization of research, development, assessment, and application of science and technology, as well as innovation, to deliver tangible benefits to society.
The program is developed through three main schemes: MANDALA, SKALA+, and SAINTEK NUSANTARA. Each scheme focuses on addressing strategic regional challenges, expanding the utilization of research outcomes, and developing Nusantara's local knowledge systems into sustainable policy and technological solutions.
As part of introducing the program, socialization sessions will be held to provide an understanding of each scheme's focus, implementation mechanisms, and funding opportunities available to researchers and relevant stakeholders.
2026 Berdikari Program Socialization Schedule
1. SAINTEK NUSANTARA Scheme Socialization
The SAINTEK NUSANTARA Scheme socialization will be held on:
Day/Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 09.00–11.00 WIB
Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/SaintekNusantara
Meeting ID: 892 9866 0821
Passcode: 531789
2. SKALA+ Scheme Socialization
The SKALA+ Scheme socialization is scheduled for:
Day/Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 13.00–15.00 WIB
Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/SkemaSKALA
Meeting ID: 882 1781 1080
Passcode: 666958
3. MANDALA Scheme Socialization
The MANDALA Scheme socialization will be held on:
Day/Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 09.00–11.00 WIB
Access: The socialization link will be provided through a special invitation.
The MANDALA Scheme is mandatory for the parties targeted by the program and serves as a continuation of the Partnership Ecosystem Program.
Getting to Know the Three Berdikari Program Schemes
1. MANDALA Scheme
The MANDALA Scheme focuses on tactical and responsive interventions to address strategic regional challenges aligned with national priorities through the utilization of science and technology. This scheme prioritizes joint problem formulation by research teams and regional governments, the establishment of specific and measurable targets, and the application of ready-to-use technological solutions to address regional development needs.
2. SKALA+ Scheme
The SKALA+ Scheme aims to expand economic impact through the utilization and scaling up of existing research, development, assessment, and application (litbangjirap) outcomes that have demonstrated initial use. This scheme encourages broader implementation of research outcomes, measurable performance improvements, sustainable adoption, and the readiness of solutions for expansion and replication.
3. SAINTEK NUSANTARA Scheme
The SAINTEK NUSANTARA Scheme promotes transdisciplinary research based on Science and Technology Studies (STS) to recontextualize Nusantara's local knowledge systems into appropriate technological and policy solutions. This approach is intended to produce self-reliant and inclusive solutions that preserve ecosystem sustainability and deliver tangible benefits to society.
2026 Berdikari Program Timeline
The implementation of the 2026 Berdikari Program is planned to proceed through the following stages:
The schedule for each scheme may change. Therefore, prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor the latest information through Semesta Saintek's official website and social media channels.
Further Information
Researchers and other interested parties are encouraged to attend the socialization session relevant to their chosen scheme, understand the program requirements, and prepare proposals that align with the funding objectives and focus areas.
Let us take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen collaboration, develop innovation, and promote the broader application of research outcomes to make tangible contributions to development and public welfare.
Further information about the 2026 Berdikari Partnership Catalyst Program is available through the official Semesta Saintek website: https://semesta.kemdiktisaintek.go.id/.
2026 Berdikari Partnership Catalyst Program Socialization: Get to Know the Three Research and Innovation Funding Schemes
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