Capacity Building for the Center for Agriculture and Bioscience of IPB University in Indonesia
The KOICA-ICAB project aims to enhance IPB University’s research and educational capacities in agriculture and bioscience in Indonesia by establishing the National Instrumentation Center for Agriculture and Bioscience (NICAB). The project includes construction of NICAB, remodeling of the Advanced Research Laboratory (ARLab), installation of advanced …
KOICA–ICAB Project Launching Ceremony
The KOICA–ICAB Project Launching Ceremony was held on February 8, 2023, in Bogor, Indonesia, with over 100 participants, including Prof. Arif Satria, Rector of IPB University, KOICA Indonesia Office and Institutes of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University. …
Record of Discussion (ROD) was signed
On October 6 2022, a Record of Discussions (ROD) was signed between KOICA, IPB University, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of Indonesia (MoECRT), formally marking the start of the project. Then, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Seoul National …
MoU between IPB and SNU
In May 2023, Seoul National University and IPB University strengthened their partnership by signing an MoU on research collaboration and an MoA for a student exchange program. Signed by SNU President Prof. Hong Lim Ryu and IPB Rector Prof. Arif Satria, the agreements lay the …
SNU-IPB Green Bio Science Forums
The SNU-IPB Green Bio Science Forums, held since 2023, provided high-level platforms for academic exchange, research collaboration, and institutional dialogue. Through lectures, panel discussions, keynote speeches, and multi-stakeholder networking, the Forums deepened cooperation between IPB University and Seoul National University and expanded partnerships with government …
KOICA-ICAB Short-term Training Program
The KOICA-ICAB Short Term Training is an annual 10-day program held in Seoul, designed to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills in advanced laboratory management and environmental research. In this program, participants gain firsthand insights into laboratory operations and technologies. The knowledge acquired is expected to …
KOICA-ICAB Mid-term Training Program
The KOICA-ICAB Midterm Training is a four-month invitational training program designed to enhance participants’ expertise in bioscience and biotechnology. Through this training, participants gain valuable knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional networks related to advanced laboratory facilities, research methodologies, and industrial applications. A key focus of …
Indonesia-Korea Joint Cooperative Research
A cooperative research project on sustainable silvofishery and blue carbon credit development (SBC Project) is being conducted on Java and Sumatra Islands in Indonesia, with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The project is being carried out by Seoul National University (SNU), IPB …
KOICA-ICAB Steering Committee Meetings
The KOICA–ICAB Steering Committee Meetings were held on October 2024 and September 2025, where the major achievements of the KOICA–ICAB Project were reported. These included the KOICA-supported remodeling of the ARLab building, the establishment and pilot operation of the new Animal Cell Culture Laboratory, and …
