Rp10 trillion IP-based funding scheme planned for creative sector by Indonesia

Rp10 trillion IP-based funding scheme planned for creative sector by Indonesia

The initiative reflects the Directorate General of Intellectual Property’s commitment not only to providing legal certainty and protection for creators, but also to enabling them to commercialize their works and contribute more meaningfully to the national economy; Agtas said.

In a move that would make Indonesia the 15th country globally to adopt such a scheme, the Indonesian government has agreed to establish a Rp10 trillion (US$593 million) intellectual property-based financing platform for creative industry players in 2026.

The policy was recently announced by Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas during a gathering with national media leaders in Jakarta, attended by ANTARA President Director Benny Butarbutar and other senior media figures, according to a statement.

The initiative reflects the Directorate General of Intellectual Property’s commitment not only to providing legal certainty and protection for creators, but also to enabling them to commercialize their works and contribute more meaningfully to the national economy; Agtas said.

Agtas, speaking before 31 editors-in-chief, senior journalists and representatives of the Press Council, outlined President Prabowo Subianto’s vision and policy directions on justice and digital transformation. He said that the National Legal Development Agency has established around 76,000 legal aid posts across 32 provinces in collaboration with the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Agtas emphasized that the policy aligns with the president’s repeated calls to ensure equitable access to justice for all segments of society. He added that the Ministry of Law has made the digitalization of public services a priority to improve accessibility and legal certainty.

“Digitalization is a must, as it will make our services more accessible and provide people with greater certainty,” Agtas reportedly said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Law Minister Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej addressed public concerns surrounding the newly enacted Criminal Code, describing the debate as a natural outcome in a diverse country like Indonesia. He expressed hope that the media dialogue would help make clear government policies and reassure the public of President Prabowo’s commitment to people-centred programmes.