Year
2025
Abstract
Strengthening the national research and innovation ecosystem is crucial for sustainable development, with the government playing a key role through strategic funding schemes. The Research and Innovation for Advanced Indonesia (RIIM) Collaboration scheme, managed by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), is vital for fostering international research partnerships. However, its implementation faces significant challenges, including lengthy and complex business processes that lead to delays in research execution. This study aims to analyze the current (as-is) business process of the RIIM Collaboration scheme and design an optimized (to-be) process to enhance operational efficiency. This research employs a mixed-method case study approach framed within the Business Process Improvement (BPI) lifecycle. Qualitative data from interviews and document analysis are used to map the as-is process using Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). Subsequently, the ESIA (Eliminate, Simplify, Integrate, Automate) framework is applied to redesign the process. Quantitative analysis using Bizagi Modeler simulation is utilized to measure and compare the cycle time and operational costs of both the as-is and to-be models. The expected outcome is a redesigned process model that significantly reduces processing time and costs, thereby providing BRIN with a data-driven and actionable strategy for bureaucratic reform in research funding services.
Keywords:
Business Process Improvement; Public Sector; Research Funding; ESIA; BPMN.
Recommended Citation
Fatmawati, Novia Nurul and Arviansyah, Arviansyah, "Cutting Red Tape in Research: A Business Process Improvement Approach for the RIIM Collaboration Scheme" (2026). International Conference on Business and Management Research (ICBMR). 29.
https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/icbmr/2025/1/29
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Cutting Red Tape in Research: A Business Process Improvement Approach for the RIIM Collaboration Scheme
Strengthening the national research and innovation ecosystem is crucial for sustainable development, with the government playing a key role through strategic funding schemes. The Research and Innovation for Advanced Indonesia (RIIM) Collaboration scheme, managed by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), is vital for fostering international research partnerships. However, its implementation faces significant challenges, including lengthy and complex business processes that lead to delays in research execution. This study aims to analyze the current (as-is) business process of the RIIM Collaboration scheme and design an optimized (to-be) process to enhance operational efficiency. This research employs a mixed-method case study approach framed within the Business Process Improvement (BPI) lifecycle. Qualitative data from interviews and document analysis are used to map the as-is process using Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). Subsequently, the ESIA (Eliminate, Simplify, Integrate, Automate) framework is applied to redesign the process. Quantitative analysis using Bizagi Modeler simulation is utilized to measure and compare the cycle time and operational costs of both the as-is and to-be models. The expected outcome is a redesigned process model that significantly reduces processing time and costs, thereby providing BRIN with a data-driven and actionable strategy for bureaucratic reform in research funding services.