About Us
The CircularTrace Consortium: Innovation Driven by Collaboration
The CircularTrace Consortium: Innovation Driven by Collaboration
CircularTrace is a pioneering research project born from a powerful collaboration between leading Indonesian academic institutions. We are a consortium of researchers from three distinguished universities — Universitas Andalas, Universitas Jember, and Universitas Brawijaya — united by a common goal: to revolutionize the Indonesian coffee industry.
Our endeavour is made possible through the generous funding and support of the RIKUB Fund, provided by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemenristekdikti) of the Republic of Indonesia.
CircularTrace is dedicated to developing and implementing next-generation coffee processing methodologies. Our core focus is on creating a system that is fundamentally based on the Circular Economy and digitally enhanced for robust Traceability.
We move beyond traditional sustainability by designing a holistic model that optimises resource utilisation, minimises waste, and ensures that every stage of the coffee value chain generates positive environmental and social impacts. Our research rigorously evaluates the triple bottom line: Social, Economic, and Ecological (Sustainability) impacts, setting a new benchmark for ethical and responsible coffee production in Indonesia and globally.
By working directly with coffee farmers and processing units, we transform theoretical models into practical, scalable solutions that promise a brighter, more sustainable future for Indonesian coffee.
To be the leading national reference for sustainable and traceable coffee processing methodologies, driving the transformation of the Indonesian coffee sector into a globally competitive, economically just, and ecologically sound industry.
To conduct cutting-edge research focused on optimizing resource efficiency and waste valorization within the coffee supply chain, grounding all methods in the principles of the Circular Economy.
To develop and implement robust digital traceability systems that ensure transparent sourcing, quality assurance, and proof of sustainability for every batch of coffee.
To foster strong partnerships with local coffee farming communities, providing training and technologies that enhance their economic welfare and social capital.
To rigorously measure and enhance the positive social, economic, and ecological impacts of our developed processing methods (Sustainability).
Commitment to honesty, ethics, and openness in research, data collection, and supply chain reporting.
Harnessing the power of inter-university partnerships to tackle national challenges and drive innovation.
Prioritizing methods that regenerate natural resources and protect the environment.
Ensuring fair economic models that uplift smallholder farmers and reduce social disparity.
Transforming research into practical technologies that create real-world change in the coffee sector.
CircularTrace is powered by a collaborative research effort under the Collaborative Impact Research Consortium (RIKUB) 2025, uniting three of Indonesia’s leading universities to advance circular economy and traceability innovation in the coffee sector.
Consortium Leader — Coordinates the overall project direction with expertise in postharvest technology, metabolomics, acrylamide resilience, circular economy, and blockchain research.
Consortium Member — Specializes in fermentor and roaster development, local community engagement, and applied technology for rural empowerment.
Consortium Member — Contributes expertise in fermentation innovation, circular product development, and policy integration for economic and ecological balance.
Together, this consortium bridges science, technology, and society — creating measurable impact for a transparent and sustainable coffee value chain in Indonesia and beyond.
We proudly collaborate with outstanding partners who share our vision of quality, sustainability, and innovation — working together from bean to cup to elevate every stage of the coffee journey.
A leader in coffee processing technology, providing state-of-the-art equipment that supports efficiency and precision at every production stage.
A distinguished specialty coffee producer focused on sustainable cultivation and ethical sourcing, crafting beans with unique, high-quality flavor profiles.
A trusted partner in specialty coffee production, dedicated to advancing sustainable practices and ensuring every bean represents the finest of Indonesian coffee.