Cyber University and Pijar Foundation Ready to Synergize in Building Indonesia’s Digital Talent Ecosystem

Strategic efforts to build Indonesia’s Digital Talent Ecosystem are growing stronger. Cyber University, known as The First Fintech University in Indonesia, and Pijar Foundation have begun exploring collaborative cooperation in the fields of education, competency development, and human resource empowerment.

As an initial step to align the visions of both institutions for the future of Indonesia’s digital talent, the meeting was held online on Wednesday (7/1). In this exploratory session conducted via Google Meet, both parties exchanged views on their respective missions, programs, and strategic directions.

Realizing Indonesia 2045 Vision through a Digital Talent Ecosystem

Pijar Foundation, which serves as a catalyst for change to realize the Indonesia 2045 Vision, focuses on Future Talent development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and public policy advocacy. This non-profit organization manages various programs such as Future Skills, Global Future X, Future Lestari, and Futurist Hub, all designed to prepare future talent competencies, support innovators, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.

In a release received by milenianews.com on Monday (12/1), it was stated that one of Pijar Foundation’s flagship initiatives is Future Skills, a digital learning platform that empowers participants from diverse backgrounds to enhance their digital, leadership, and innovation skills through flexible, certified learning modules.

On the other hand, Cyber University is strengthening its position as a higher education institution at the forefront of developing competencies in digital technology and fintech. In line with future industry needs, Cyber University actively introduces educational innovations, including digital scholarship programs and curricula that are responsive to the rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence and the digital economy.

Common Ground in the Exploratory Discussion

The discussion between Cyber University and Pijar Foundation revealed many areas of common ground, particularly in their shared objective of enhancing the competencies of future talent to be ready for a digital era dominated by artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital transformation in education. Both institutions agreed to explore educational collaboration across platforms and institutions.

Pijar Foundation has extensive experience in national-scale learning programs, while Cyber University offers strong academic capacity and industry networks. Innovative approaches to empowerment and competency certification are also a key focus, with the hope of bridging formal education participants with internship opportunities, applied learning, and real employment prospects with corporate partners.

Strategic Activities to Build a Digital Talent Ecosystem

Several forms of strategic activities to be explored include seminars, workshops, and collaborative classes featuring industry practitioners and academics from both institutions. Internship programs and industry experience are also a priority, leveraging Pijar Foundation’s ecosystem and Cyber University’s partner networks to open practical opportunities in various technology sectors.

In addition, the joint development of learning modules and certified materials that can be applied on both platforms, as well as collaborative research and scientific publications that combine academic approaches with real industry needs, are also part of the planned synergy.

Alexandro Owen, Venture Builder at Pijar Foundation, emphasized the importance of collaboration with universities such as Cyber University in building a future talent ecosystem.

“Pijar Foundation sees universities as strategic partners in preparing Indonesia’s future talent. Cyber University has a strong focus on technology, fintech, and industry-based learning, which aligns very well with our initiatives such as Future Skills and digital talent development. This exploration opens up opportunities for concrete collaboration so that learning does not stop at theory, but truly creates impact in the real world,” said Alexandro Owen.

Echoing this, Dr. Ing. Agus Trihandoyo, Vice Rector I for Academic Affairs at Cyber University, affirmed that this collaboration is aligned with Cyber University’s strategic direction as a technology- and industry-based campus.

“Cyber University continues to promote collaboration with partners that share a vision of digital talent development and social innovation. Pijar Foundation has a strong track record in future skills development and talent ecosystems. This synergy is expected to deliver seminar programs, internships, and applied learning that are relevant to the needs of today’s digital industry,” explained Agus Trihandoyo.

This series of discussions is expected to continue into follow-up workshops and a formal cooperation agreement in the near future, underscoring the commitment of both institutions to jointly advance Indonesia’s digital talent and prepare graduates who are competent, adaptive, and globally competitive.