RRI.CO.ID, BANDUNG - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) develops INNA to support Indonesia’s research priorities and food self-sufficiency agenda. The platform is coordinated by BRIN electronics and informatics research organization leadership.

INNA development involves multiple BRIN research centers across computing, data science, health, and life sciences. The initiative was presented during a hybrid computational colloquium at BRIN facilities in Cibinong, January 22, 2026.

In BRIN's release on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, INNA stands for Indonesian Nucleotide Archive, serving as a national DNA and RNA sequence repository. It supports storage, discovery, and management of large nucleotide sequence datasets.

“Indonesian Nucleotide Archive is developed as a national DNA and RNA repository platform,” said Budi Prawara, BRIN's Head of Electronics and Informatics Organization. He stated INNA integrates high performance computing to support complex bioinformatics analysis workflows.

The platform includes INNA Repository, INNA Analysis, and INNA Knowledge components. These components enable large data submissions and bioinformatics pipelines like genome assembly.

INNA enhances sample metadata, strengthening data, information, and knowledge integration for submitted research samples. This improves data traceability, research quality, and scientific reproducibility across national studies.

The platform aligns with global metadata standards supporting biodiversity, health, and food research advancement. The experts emphasize FAIR principles, secure infrastructure, and ethical compliance for global repository credibility.

INNA is expected to support Indonesia’s role within the global genomic data ecosystem. The platform ensures national research data remains managed securely, interoperable, and beneficial long term.