Accelerating Innovation Locally and Globally

With a legacy of success spanning more than 10 years,  i-Teams has expanded its knowledge transfer initiatives worldwide, fostering collaborations with universities to bolster their local entrepreneurial ecosystems. Institut Teknologi Bandung proudly stands as the pioneer in Indonesia, partnering with the Cambridge i-Teams and CGE team to introduce this transformative program to the university and the dynamic city of Bandung.

Empowering Discovery and Commercialization

The ITB i-Teams program is meticulously designed for students and scientists eager to delve into the realm of innovation. Here, participants embark on a journey to explore, identify, and analyze the commercial potential of emerging, breakthrough technologies developed at ITB. Multidisciplinary teams collaborate, unraveling the possibilities to transform assigned technologies into viable commercial products.

Guiding Tomorrow's Innovators

Through engaging weekly workshops, participants gain crucial insights, from communication mastery to honing interview skills, empowering them to navigate the complexities of commercialization. Team meetings serve as dynamic forums, where budding entrepreneurs conceptualize and discuss practical implementations, fostering a hands-on learning experience.

Join the Movement for Change

At ITB i-Teams, innovation knows no bounds. Together, we pave the way for a future where academia meets entrepreneurship, where ideas are transformed into impactful solutions. Join us in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape, creating a world where research fuels innovation and drives positive change.

Discover, innovate, and collaborate with ITB i-Teams - where breakthroughs become realities.

What will you get?

• Craft a Versatile Skill Set
  • Develop adaptable skills vital for the future of entrepreneurship and beyond.
• Network with Trailblazers
  • Connect with today's industry leaders and tomorrow's groundbreaking innovators.
• Be a Force for Good
  • Drive positive societal change by commercializing inventions that solve real problems
• Embrace Entrepreneurial Confidence
  • Gain the self-assurance to lead in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship.
• Earn Recognition and a Certificate
  • Receive recognition and an esteemed certificate from ITB i-Teams upon program completion.
• Unlock Future Opportunities
  • Seize the chance to develop your ideas further and join elite innovation teams post-program.
• Become a Commercialization Expert
  • Gain hands-on expertise in university commercialization
• Lead Impactful Change
  • Drive transformative change through your innovative ideas and pioneering spirit.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines
  • Team up with diverse minds from across the university, shaping tomorrow's innovations.
• Guidance from Industry Titans
  • Access exclusive mentorship and classroom sessions from seasoned experts in the entrepreneurial world

Ready to dive into an exciting adventure tailored just for you, ITB students? Get set for an unforgettable journey with the ITB i-Teams program – where innovation meets opportunity!

Program Timeline

• December 22 - January 15: Open Application
• January 24: Announcement for Selected Participant
• 1st Week of February: Introduction to i-Teams Projects and Inventors
• 2nd Week of February - 3rd Week of March: Weekly Workshop
• Final Week of March: Final Presentations

For details on our program structure and timeline, check the page on the below 

Minimum Requirements

What we seek from participants:

• ITB Students Wanted: Seeking ITB Students with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree; even if you are a Doctoral student, your brilliance is more than welcome!
• Fuel Your Curiosity & Experience: If you've got a knack for entrepreneurship or have previously engaged in similar ventures, we want your expertise on board.
• Ready for an 8-Week Adventure: Buckle up for an intensive 8-week ride! Commitment is key—ensure you're available for every activity, unleashing your potential along the way.
• Master of English: Fluent in English? Perfect! Most program activities will be conducted in English, including workshops led by stellar speakers from the UK and Indonesia.

This isn't just any opportunity—it's your chance to showcase your skills, embrace new challenges, and become part of a global network of innovators. Are you ready to meet the challenge head-on and join the ITB i-Teams program

Hepasona - Understanding the best route to market for a new Hepatitis test kit

Inventors: Ernawati Arifin Giri-Rachman, Ph.D

Project Owner: Kania Andiyanti

PT Rekacipta Bioteknologi Indonesia is a biotechnology start-up developing diagnostic kit production technology. Their first product, Hepasona, is an ELISA-based diagnostic kit that qualitatively detects the presence of the Hepatitis B virus in the human body.

Indonesia currently imports a high level of diagnostic kit products, especially for virus-based diseases. Therefore it is a key strategic focus for Indonesia to reduce the dependence on importing diagnostic kits. The aim is that this will reduce Indonesia’s dependence on imports, and also reduce the costs of these tests.

The inventors have been developing a new Hepatitis B kit since 2017. As a first step, the inventors successfully mastered the technology for producing ELISA- and immunochromatography-based (rapid tests) diagnostic kits. With this skill, they were able to successfully develop various kits, such as a Hepatitis B diagnostic kit (qualitative), Hepatitis B diagnostic kit (quantitative), and an anti-Hepatitis B diagnostic kit. The resulting kit to detect Hepatitis B was shown to have 100% specificity and sensitivity.

The question for the i-Team is to investigate the best routes to market for the Hepasona test kit. For example, who will purchase the kits, and who will decide whether to use the Hepasona test or competitive tests. Medical markets have complex value chains, and the feedback from the i-Team’s market research will help the inventors develop an appropriate strategy for deploying the Hepasona test as widely as possible within the Indonesia market.

An AI-based tool to measure corporate culture

Inventors: Dr. Henndy Ginting

Project Owner: Dr. Henndy Ginting

Corporate culture is crucial to an organization's success, as it influences teamwork, productivity, efficiency,  and customer service ability. However, there has yet to be a consensus on measuring corporate culture. Most tools used for measuring corporate culture are self-reported questionnaires, which are prone to faking.

The inventors have developed a machine learning text-analysis projective assessment for corporate culture using a case study of one of Indonesia's largest state-owned telecommunications companies, which  has recently undergone significant organizational changes, including digital transformation.

The method uses narrative stories written by the respondents in response to the Thematic Apperception Test, which are then analysed using machine learning techniques to measure the respondents’ subconscious behaviours. The results of the case study show that this method is expected to be more reliable and remove the bias shown by traditional questionnaire-based measurements.

The challenge for the i-Team is to investigate the market interest for this type of tool, including looking at what techniques companies use currently (if any), and the types of situations where they would want to measure their internal culture.

Cosysense project - A smart controller for air conditioning in commercial buildings

Inventors: Dr. Matias Acosta & Dr. Sebastian Hortsmann

Project Owner: Dr. Matias Acosta

By 2050, air conditioning systems will contribute 18% of worldwide CO2 emissions. Reducing the cooling by 1C can save up to 15% of the energy used and emissions generated. In addition the majority of building occupants will usually be unhappy with the level of cooling provided, but have no way to provide this feedback.

Cosysense provides a net zero service to commercial buildings like office and coworking spaces. They supply plug-and-play sensors which collect user comfort data, indoor environment, and air conditioning (HVAC) power. The sensor measurements are processed with a novel AI model that remotely controls the air conditioning system to improve the internal environment. The AI optimises occupants' comfort in real time to reduce HVAC energy costs and quantifies the reduction in CO2 emissions.

Cosysense are initially focusing on UK and European markets, but would like to expand to ASEAN markets in the future. The question for the i-Team is to investigate the market potential for the technology in Jakarta and other large Indonesian cities. This will include interviewing relevant stakeholders in order to understand who the potential customers would be for this technology – for example, this might be the building occupants or the landlords or even the equipment manufacturers.