Digitalisasi Ekosistem Riset dan Inovasi Daerah Purwakarta: Analisis Kesiapan SDM Kolaborasi Pemerintahan

Abstract

This study investigates the digital transformation of the research and innovation ecosystem in Purwakarta Regency, emphasizing the readiness of human resources, inter-agency collaboration, and data governance. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with three key local government offices: the Department of Industry, the Department of Trade, and the Department of Cooperatives and MSMEs. Thematic analysis following the Miles and Huberman model was employed to identify patterns within the ecosystem. Results indicate five structural challenges: (1) limited research and digital literacy among civil servants, (2) fragmented research databases, (3) lack of transparent digital funding mechanisms, (4) weak inter-agency collaboration, and (5) low innovation culture among MSMEs. Based on these findings, this study proposes the LINKRASI (Link and Integration of Research and Collaborative Internship) digital model as a governance framework to connect stakeholders through an integrated research management system. This study contributes to the understanding of local digital governance by proposing an integrated model that bridges research management and collaborative innovation.