BANDUNG, UNIKOM – To improve the quality and competitiveness of faculty research, the Directorate of Application Development, Training & Service Center (AP2SC) at the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held a seminar on Friday, July 17, 2026, titled “Strategies for Securing Research and Innovation Grants for a Progressive Indonesia (RIIM) in 2026” with the theme “From Creative Ideas to Promising Proposals.” Held in the VVIP Room on the 16th floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building, the event served as a strategic platform for faculty members and researchers to enhance their skills in drafting competitive research proposals with a high chance of securing national funding.
UNIKOM Vice Rector for Resources, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA., stated in his opening remarks that the workshop represents UNIKOM’s effort to enhance faculty members’ capacity in preparing proposals for the Research and Innovation Grants for a Progressive Indonesia (RIIM) program. Through the material presented by Prof. Dr. Hanif Fakhrurroja, S.Si., M.T., it is hoped that more than 30 UNIKOM faculty members and attendees will be able to produce higher-quality proposals, secure funding from BRIN, and strengthen cross-program collaboration to generate innovative research that has a positive impact on society.
The AP2SC Directorate featured a keynote speaker, Research Professor from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Prof. Dr. Hanif Fakhrurroja, S.Si., M.T. During the event, he shared various strategies for drafting high-quality proposals for the Research and Innovation Grants for an Advanced Indonesia (RIIM) program, ranging from formulating relevant research ideas and establishing the novelty of the research to crafting proposals with a high likelihood of securing funding.
Additionally, in his presentation, Prof. Hanif shared his experience as both a researcher and an evaluator for various national research funding programs. With expertise in Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Smart Instrumentation, he also encouraged participants to produce research proposals that are not only academically excellent but also capable of providing innovative solutions to various challenges facing Indonesia’s development.
The participants’ enthusiasm was evident throughout the event, particularly during the discussion and Q&A sessions. Faculty members took advantage of this opportunity to engage in direct discussions on strategies for improving proposal quality, understanding the reviewers’ evaluation criteria, and exploring research collaboration opportunities that could increase their chances of securing RIIM funding.
Through this strategic seminar, UNIKOM hopes that more faculty members will be able to produce innovative, competitive, and impactful research proposals, thereby increasing the acquisition of national research grants while strengthening the research culture within the UNIKOM community. This activity is also part of UNIKOM’s commitment as a Digital Entrepreneurial University to create an academic ecosystem that fosters high-quality research, sustainable innovation, and collaboration with various national and international institutions. By enhancing faculty capacity through programs organized by AP2SC, UNIKOM is optimistic that it can continue to strengthen its contribution to supporting the advancement of science, technology, and innovation toward an Advanced Indonesia. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
