The Two Indonesian companies are T-Files, which creates technology to harness energy from ocean currents, and Susu Listrik, which invented a new method for milk pasteurization.
They recently participated in entrepreneurship competitions through the U.S. State Department-sponsored Global Initiative on Science and Technology (GIST).
On May 16, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones led a panel discussion on innovation with representatives of the two companies and high-tech entrepreneur Andy Pradjaputra.
University students and aspiring entrepreneurs attended the event, which included discussion of how to create a national ecosystem that is conducive to innovation, how to turn an idea into a business, and what motivates young innovators to succeed.
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Editor: Priyambodo RH
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