Malang, East Java, Oct. 31 -- Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto said stronger collaboration between universities and industries is crucial to expand market access for domestic research products and reduce reliance on imports.

"Research outcomes must advance to the industrial stage and reach the market so they can replace imported goods," Yuliarto said during a visit to Brawijaya University in Malang, East Java, on Friday.

He cited Brawijaya University as one of the institutions ready to accelerate research commercialization. Among its products nearing market readiness are the Pamugas Firewall - a locally developed cybersecurity system - and Boumi, a beauty product made from corn fibers.

Yuliarto said ...