Strategic Platform for Action, Research, and Collaboration • 3–4 November 2026 • Jakarta State University

SPARC 2026 will be a meeting space between research, innovation, industry, government, community and society to strengthen collaboration and encourage the use of innovation results.

Jakarta - Jakarta State University (UNJ) plans to hold the 2026 Strategic Platform for Action, Research and Collaboration (SPARC) on 3–4 November 2026 at Jakarta State University. Carrying the theme "Igniting Innovation, Connecting the World", this activity is designed as a platform that brings together academics with the business and industrial world, government, investors, startups, MSMEs, communities and society.

SPARC 2026 is part of UNJ's commitment to strengthening the culture of research, innovation and cross-sector collaboration. It is hoped that this activity can expand the use of research results and innovative work of the academic community so that they develop into solutions, products and programs that have a real impact on society and national development.

SPARC was built through three main pillars, namely Research as a process of generating knowledge and innovation, Action as an effort to translate research results into solutions that can be utilized, and Collaboration as strengthening networks to support the development and sustainability of innovation.

SPARC 2026 Series of Activities

SPARC 2026 is planned to present seven main, interconnected series of activities, namely:

• SPARC 2026 Kick-off – official opening of the entire series of SPARC 2026 activities.
• Talkshow – forum to share insights regarding developments in research, innovation, industry, creativity and entrepreneurship.
• Innovation Exhibition – exhibition of research results, innovations and superior products from academics and partners.
• Food Festival – space for promotion of food, culinary, creativity and entrepreneurship products.
• Business Matching – forum for innovators meeting with potential partners, industry, investors and stakeholders.
• Art Performance – arts, culture and creativity performances as part of the UNJ innovation ecosystem.
• SPARC Innovation Award – giving appreciation to superior works and innovations displayed in a series of activities.

Building a Collaborative Innovation Ecosystem

Through this series, SPARC 2026 is expected to become a space to increase exposure of UNJ's research and innovation results, expand interaction between innovators and potential users, and open up opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

This activity is also directed at encouraging follow-up on research and innovation results through strategic partnerships, intellectual property management, product development, technology adoption, and implementation of solutions in society.

Through SPARC 2026, UNJ seeks to strengthen its position as an open and collaborative innovation hub. It is hoped that this activity will be a momentum to ignite the spirit of innovation, connect various stakeholders, and accelerate the transformation of research results into solutions that benefit society.