NVIDIA Partners to Open Indonesia's First University AI Center
nordicinst · x · 2026-08-15
NVIDIA has partnered with Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, and Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) to launch the UGM Indosat NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC) in Yogyakarta—Indonesia's first university-based AI technology center.
Key Details:
- Mission: Part of Indonesia's AI Center of Excellence initiative, aiming to unite government, industry, and academia to develop local AI talent and address national priorities.
- Infrastructure: The center will bring world-class AI infrastructure to researchers, students, and developers in the region.
- Strategic Vision: The initiative aims to position Indonesia not just as an AI adopter, but as a contributor to global AI innovation, laying the foundation for national AI sovereignty and economic growth.
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