As Indonesia moves toward Golden Indonesia 2045, the gap between young people's skills and the demands of the digital industry remains a significant challenge. To address this, Pijar Foundation, in collaboration with Temasek Foundation (Singapore), will launch the Future Talent Hub (FTH) on March 13, 2025—an initiative designed to prepare Indonesia’s digital talent.
FTH aims to help meet the demand for 9 million digital talents by 2030 by equipping third-year university students with industry-aligned skills. The inaugural program, starting in 2025, will collaborate with six Nahdlatul Ulama Universities (UNU). Participants will be able to integrate their FTH learning into their academic plans.
Bridging Skills and Industry Needs
The Future Talent Hub (FTH) was officially launched at the Top Talent for Indonesia 2045 event, attended by over 100 stakeholders from the government, industry, academia, and the community. This initiative has received full support from the Indonesian government as part of its efforts to develop a highly skilled generation ready to tackle future challenges.
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Prof. Brian Yuliarto, Ph.D., emphasized in his virtual address that FTH aligns with Asta Cita—the eight strategic missions of President Prabowo Subianto in realizing Golden Indonesia 2045. He highlighted the role of universities in driving economic growth through stronger collaboration with industries and the government.
"Universities are expected to deliver their best performance as engines of economic development. They should systematically facilitate knowledge exchange with industry and government partners," he stated.
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Stella Christie, Ph.D., who also served as the keynote speaker, added that the education sector must adapt to the digital era.
"We must make higher education more strategic. There are two key ways to achieve this: fostering a research mindset and developing a workforce that is both specialized and adaptable. Additionally, innovation from higher education must drive new demand in the industry," she explained.
Starting in 2025, FTH will offer two learning tracks: Digital Marketing and Product Management. Participants will undergo a three-month online boot camp, complete a final project, and take part in internships with industry partners. The program is designed to ensure graduates are both job-ready and capable of innovation.
With the support of Pijar Foundation and Temasek Foundation, FTH represents a strategic step in cultivating top digital talent—not only for Indonesia but also as an inspiration for Southeast Asia.
