Japanese Creative Firm OZU Establishes 'OZU AI Creative Lab' at Indonesia's Prestigious PENS Polytechnic
OZU Inc. has launched the 'OZU AI Creative Lab' at the Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya (PENS) in Indonesia. The lab aims to develop new AI-driven VFX production models and foster international talent through internships.
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OZU Inc., a Japanese creative company aiming to build production systems for the AI era, has partnered with the Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya (PENS) in Indonesia to establish a creative lab on campus.
PENS is a top-tier technical university in Indonesia, often compared to Stanford University for its innovation ranking. With this launch, OZU secures a base for international research and talent development in the AI and creative sectors, accelerating its global business expansion starting from Southeast Asia.
Indonesia is a critical market with the largest population in ASEAN and rapid digital economy growth. OZU has prioritized collaboration with global-level technical talent as a key management objective. PENS, established in 1988 with JICA support, has a strong affinity with Japanese companies, making it an ideal partner for OZU's focus on multimedia, gaming, and software engineering.
The lab will function as a remote office, co-working space, and research hub. Key activities include hosting student internships, exploring AI-based VFX production to reduce costs and time, and building a cross-border remote production environment. OZU is also collaborating with Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, further strengthening its Southeast Asian AI talent network.
PENS is a top-tier technical university in Indonesia, often compared to Stanford University for its innovation ranking. With this launch, OZU secures a base for international research and talent development in the AI and creative sectors, accelerating its global business expansion starting from Southeast Asia.
Indonesia is a critical market with the largest population in ASEAN and rapid digital economy growth. OZU has prioritized collaboration with global-level technical talent as a key management objective. PENS, established in 1988 with JICA support, has a strong affinity with Japanese companies, making it an ideal partner for OZU's focus on multimedia, gaming, and software engineering.
The lab will function as a remote office, co-working space, and research hub. Key activities include hosting student internships, exploring AI-based VFX production to reduce costs and time, and building a cross-border remote production environment. OZU is also collaborating with Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, further strengthening its Southeast Asian AI talent network.
FAQ
What is the relevance for Taiwan's creative industry?
The OZU-PENS partnership highlights a successful model for integrating AI-driven production with Southeast Asian technical talent, which is a strategic area for Taiwan's regional expansion.