The AITF x Universitas Brawijaya (UB) collaboration is an artificial intelligence (AI) talent development program focused on addressing national challenges through a project-based learning approach. This program brings together participants, academics, industry practitioners, and stakeholders to develop AI solutions that are relevant, impactful, and ready for implementation.

During the program, UB develops two main use cases:

MKN (Poverty Mapping and Social Assistance in East Java)
The development of AI models to more accurately identify social assistance beneficiaries, supported by field condition verification using visual data, as well as recommendations for social assistance programs to ensure more precise and targeted distribution.

SR (Sekolah Rakyat)
The development of AI models for personalized learning that adapt educational materials based on students’ comprehension levels and emotional conditions. This is supported by interactive mentors and educational games to enhance learning effectiveness in an engaging way.

Throughout the development of these use cases, participants engage in various learning and development activities, including:

• AI Exploration – independent learning to deepen AI knowledge through journals, research, and digital materials.
• Self-paced Learning – completing learning modules and assessments through the Komdigi LMS.
• Brainstorming – intensive discussions among participants, teams, lecturers, technical mentors, and speakers to exchange ideas, evaluate progress, and identify solutions.
• Use Case Development – implementing solutions based on project stages and team role distribution.
• Expert Lecture – public lectures and sharing sessions delivered by experienced AI practitioners and academics.
• Workshop & Demo Day – a series of three workshops and one Demo Day, where each team presents their progress at every phase and receives guidance and feedback from mentors, technical teams, and stakeholders.

Through this program, AITF x UB is expected to produce high-quality AI talent while delivering practical solutions that contribute to a safer, healthier, and more competitive digital ecosystem in Indonesia.