# Top 30 companies with in-house R&D in Jakarta

Tamtam tracks 50 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in Jakarta. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk, PT SMART Tbk and PT Kalbe Farma, Tbk. Their median headcount is 1,163. Half of them were founded in 1975 or later.

These Jakarta-based companies with in-house R&D are primarily large firms in manufacturing, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. Notable examples include PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk, which spans food production and distribution; PT SMART Tbk, a palm oil producer; and PT Kalbe Farma, Tbk, a major pharmaceutical and nutrition enterprise. ParagonCorp is also present as a cosmetics manufacturer.

The data shows a strong concentration in the consumer market, with companies like Orang Tua Group transforming natural ingredients into consumer products and Nutrifood focusing on health foods. Pharmaceutical companies such as PT. Pharos Indonesia and COMBIPHAR are also prominent, highlighting a significant local capability in healthcare product development.

🇮🇩 Jakarta · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-indofood-sukses-makmur-tbk) (indofood.com)<br>Operations span raw material production, processing, branded consumer products, agribusiness, distribution, and vegetable cultivation and processing in Indonesia and China. | Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 19,041 |  |
| 2 | [PT SMART Tbk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-smart-tbk) (smart-tbk.com)<br>A leading Indonesian producer of sustainable palm oil products, with integrated operations from planting and harvesting to processing and trading worldwide | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 13,487 | 1962 |
| 3 | [PT Kalbe Farma, Tbk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-kalbe-farma-tbk) (kalbe.co.id)<br>A leading integrated consumer health and nutrition enterprise with a robust portfolio of pharmaceuticals, OTC drugs, energy drinks, and nutrition products | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 11,233 | 1966 |
| 4 | [ParagonCorp](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/paragoncorp) (paragon-innovation.com)<br>Leading cosmetic manufacturer in Indonesia, creating beauty brands with GMP & Halal certification Committed to CSR programs for societal issues Providing challenging, innovative work environment | Consumer Goods | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 9,180 | 1985 |
| 5 | [BINUS University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/binus-university) (binus.ac.id)<br>It is an educational institution that started as a computer academy and evolved into a university offering diploma, undergraduate, and master's programs in information technology | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 6,442 | 1981 |
| 6 | [PT. Pharos Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-pharos-indonesia) (pharos.co.id)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in Indonesia, producing and marketing innovative pharmaceutical products to meet the needs of the Indonesian population | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 4,167 | 1971 |
| 7 | [PT Wiraswasta Gemilang Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-wiraswasta-gemilang-indonesia) (ptwgi.com)<br>A private lubricant company in Indonesia, producing EVALUBE and PENNZOIL oils Providing a range of lubricants for various engines and applications | Oil and Gas | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 4,099 | 1996 |
| 8 | [Orang Tua Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orang-tua-group) (ot.id)<br>For over half a century, this company has transformed natural ingredients into high-quality consumer products through innovation and commitment to quality | Consumer Goods | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 3,603 | 1948 |
| 9 | [vivo Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vivo-indonesia) (vivo.com)<br>A technology brand focused on design-driven products and intelligent services, connecting users to the digital world for a convenient lifestyle | Telecommunications | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 3,394 |  |
| 10 | [Nutrifood](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nutrifood) (nutrifood.co.id)<br>Manufactures and markets high-quality health foods and beverages, promoting balanced, enjoyable, and longer healthy lifestyles through innovation and education. | Consumer Goods | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 2,548 | 1979 |
| 11 | [PT Mandom Indonesia Tbk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-mandom-indonesia-tbk) (mandom.co.id)<br>A distributor turned manufacturer providing health, beauty, and lifestyle products in Indonesia and exporting to various countries in the world | Personal Care Product Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,505 | 1971 |
| 12 | [BYD Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/byd-indonesia) (byd.com)<br>A representative company of famous Chinese manufacturing with BYD brand, operating in Indonesia as an OEM for products, aftersales services, and warranty | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,453 | 1995 |
| 13 | [COMBIPHAR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/combiphar) (combiphar.com)<br>A consumer healthcare company producing and marketing over 200 quality and affordable prescription and over-the-counter products, with a focus on research and development | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,212 | 1971 |
| 14 | [PT Dankos Farma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-dankos-farma)<br>Established in 1974, this Indonesian pharmaceutical manufacturer operates three separate factories producing a range of pharmaceutical products with ISO certifications | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,166 | 1974 |
| 15 | [PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-wijaya-karya-beton-tbk) (wika-beton.co.id)<br>A leading Indonesian provider of Engineering, Production, and Installation services in the Concrete Industry, with 10 factories established since 1997 | Construction | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,163 | 1997 |
| 16 | [PT.Lion Wings](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-lion-wings) (lionwings.com)<br>Synergistic partnership between LION CORPORATION and WINGS GROUP, offering world-class products with advanced technology, global distribution, and dedicated service | Consumer Goods | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,159 | 1981 |
| 17 | [PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia Tbk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-solusi-bangun-indonesia-tbk) (solusibangunindonesia.com)<br>Leading integrated producer of cement, ready mixed concrete, and aggregates offering end-to-end solutions for home building with a focus on growth and development in Indonesia | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,076 | 1971 |
| 18 | [PT. Vivo Communication Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-vivo-communication-indonesia)<br>A global smartphone brand specializing in professional audio, sleek designs, and user-friendly experience Offers a complete ecosystem from hardware to software | Retail | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 1,059 | 2009 |
| 19 | [ZTE Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zte-indonesia) (zte.com.cn)<br>A global leader in telecommunications and IT, delivering innovative technologies and solutions to operators, governments, enterprises, and consumers worldwide | Telecommunications | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 993 |  |
| 20 | [MODENA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/modena) (modena.com)<br>A global technology group specializing in innovative products for Home, Professional, Technology, Energy, and Mobility with a focus on interconnected smart solutions for consumers | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 934 |  |
| 21 | [SOHO Global Health](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/soho-global-health) (sohoglobalhealth.com)<br>A leading healthcare company in Indonesia with expertise in natural health products and services, strong branding, sales, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 888 | 1946 |
| 22 | [PT Bakrie Sumatera Plantations Tbk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-bakrie-sumatera-plantations-tbk) (bakriesumatera.com)<br>An integrated agro-business specializing in oil palm plantation, palm oil production, oleochemicals processing, rubber plantation, and natural rubber processing Committed to sustainability | Farming | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 866 |  |
| 23 | [Bina Nusantara University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bina-nusantara-university) (binus.ac.id)<br>The company is an institution that evolved from a computer academy to a university, offering various programs in information management and computer science | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 853 |  |
| 24 | [PT SANY Indonesia Machinery](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-sany-indonesia-machinery) (sanyglobal.com)<br>A leading manufacturer of heavy equipment, specializing in excavators, cranes, concrete machinery, and various other construction and industrial equipment with a global presence | Construction | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 822 | 1989 |
| 25 | [PT Hexpharm Jaya Laboratories (A Kalbe Company)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-hexpharm-jaya-laboratories-a-kalbe-company) (hexpharmjaya.com)<br>A pharmaceutical company founded in 1988, specializing in development, production, and marketing of drugs Part of Kalbe Group, with global exports | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 818 | 1988 |
| 26 | [PT. Wahana Duta Jaya Rucika](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pt-wahana-duta-jaya-rucika) (rucika.co.id)<br>Leading PVC pipe manufacturer in Indonesia established in 1973, providing total pipeline system solutions with widespread production facilities across the archipelago | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 782 | 1973 |
| 27 | [Coway Indonesia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coway-indonesia) (coway.id)<br>Specializing in home wellness appliances, this company uses top-notch R&D infrastructure to provide air and water purifiers for the overseas market | Computers and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 756 | 2019 |
| 28 | [Busana Apparel Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/busana-apparel-group) (busanagroup.com)<br>A leading export-oriented apparel company in Indonesia, offering integrated services to global markets with world-class factories and a wide range of capabilities | Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 727 | 1975 |
| 29 | [Universitas Pertamina](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitas-pertamina) (universitaspertamina.ac.id)<br>A university focused on business and energy technology established by PT Pertamina (Persero) to contribute to public higher education | Higher Education | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 720 |  |
| 30 | [Indesso](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indesso) (indesso.com)<br>The company specializes in producing essential oils and derivatives, botanical extracts, spice oils, cheese powders, seasonings, and savory ingredients for various industries | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 711 | 1968 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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