Boosting Indonesia’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises with Artificial Intelligence
JAKARTA, Feb 22 (Bernama)
In an effort to enhance the global competitiveness of its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has launched the Gemini Academy, a new initiative aimed at helping SMEs leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their operations.
A Partnership with Google Indonesia
The programme, developed in partnership with Google Indonesia, focuses on supporting both export and non-export local SMEs, aiming to help businesses innovate and expand into international markets.
Confidence in the Academy’s Impact
Minister Budi Santoso expressed confidence that the academy would help SMEs streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve their competitiveness.
"By integrating AI into their business strategies, they will gain valuable insights into market trends and consumer preferences, which will enable them to refine their product offerings and improve marketing efforts," he said in a statement on Saturday.
Training Categories
The Gemini Academy offers three training categories – Potential Exporter SME, Basic Export SME, and Advanced Export SME – to equip participants with the skills needed to optimize business processes and expand their market reach.
Indonesia’s Lead in AI Adoption
"Indonesia is the first country globally to offer the Gemini Academy training programme for SMEs, and the Ministry of Trade is our first government partner in Indonesia," said Google Indonesia’s Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Putri Alam.
Access to AI-Related Courses
In addition to the SME-focused training, Google Indonesia will offer 500 scholarships for Google Career Certificates to civil servants at the ministry to enable them to access AI-related courses, she added.
Conclusion
The launch of the Gemini Academy is a significant step forward in boosting Indonesia’s SMEs’ competitiveness in the global market. With the support of Google Indonesia, local businesses can now leverage AI to improve their operations, innovate, and expand into new markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Gemini Academy?
A: The Gemini Academy is an initiative launched by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade in partnership with Google Indonesia to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their operations.
Q: What are the training categories offered by the Gemini Academy?
A: The Gemini Academy offers three training categories – Potential Exporter SME, Basic Export SME, and Advanced Export SME – to equip participants with the skills needed to optimize business processes and expand their market reach.
Q: How many scholarships are available for AI-related courses?
A: Google Indonesia will offer 500 scholarships for Google Career Certificates to civil servants at the ministry to enable them to access AI-related courses.
Q: How can I access the Gemini Academy’s training programme?
A: The Gemini Academy’s training programme is available for download on the Google Play Store, App Store, or its official website.