William Sandy, Desideria Cempaka Wijaya Murti, Lanny Hartanti, Shabrina Atrasina Fadhila
This chapter discusses the development of innovation hubs in three different Indonesian higher education institutions: Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, and Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Sabda Setia Pontianak. Inspired by good practices from Australian universities, the authors describe the process of institutional self-assessment and strategic planning. Based on focus group discussions with internal stakeholders, this study investigates real-world challenges and opportunities each university faces in building an innovation ecosystem. We propose a framework for innovation hubs that adopts Australian best practices but is carefully adapted to fit the unique character and local context of Indonesian universities. To conclude, the chapter provides practical recommendations for university leaders, policymakers, and academics who aim for better competitiveness and contribution to society by bridging the gap and improving collaboration between universities and industries. © 2027 selection and editorial matter Hamish Coates and Leo Goedegebuure; individual chapters, the contributors.
Academic and Student Affairs, Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Sabda Setia, Pontianak, Indonesia; Academic and Student Affairs, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Academic and Student Affairs, Alumni, Innovation, and Business Affairs, Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya (UKWMS), Surabaya, Indonesia