Inauguration of Indonesia’s First IP Valuators

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia is decisively advancing its national creative economy by implementing robust financing mechanisms centered around intellectual property (“IP”). On February 18, 2026, the Ministry of Creative Economy proudly inaugurated 64 IP Valuators under Ministerial Decree No. SK/HK.01.01/16/MK-EK/2026, dated February 13, 2026.

This landmark appointment marks a pivotal shift in how IP is perceived in an economy fueled by ideas and innovation. IP is now recognized as a crucial economic asset that can be professionally assessed. According to the Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, the government is enhancing policy harmonization, exemplified by the introduction of a dedicated IP-based People’s Business Credit (Kredit Usaha Rakyat, “KUR”) scheme offering competitive interest rates of 3% to 6% per annum.

This initiative is not just a strategic choice; it is a bold national strategy to establish a more inclusive and sustainable financing system. Teuku Riefky Harsya also stated that Indonesia is determined to accelerate credit flow to the creative sector, targeting disbursements of up to IDR 10 trillion.

The appointment of IP Valuators is a decisive move toward enabling access to financing based on IP for the creative economy, with particular emphasis on empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM). This initiative aligns with Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 19 of 2025, which aims to enhance access to financing for UMKM, and the Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Regulation No. 1 of 2026, which provides comprehensive implementation guidelines for the KUR program. Both regulations serve as a solid foundation for recognizing IP as legitimate collateral for financial institutions.

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