Indonesia’s health-technology ecosystem is evolving rapidly. With the launch of Sandbox Kesehatan 2025, Kemenkes provides a formal, structured pathway for innovators, start-ups and medical device companies to test, validate and scale solutions under regulatory supervision.
For global medical-device manufacturers, regulatory services and tech innovators, this Sandbox represents not only a launchpad for registration and certification but an opportunity to align with Indonesia’s regulatory future and market access roadmap.
What is Sandbox Kesehatan?
The Sandbox is described by Kemenkes as a “program of acceleration for health-technology innovation” — a controlled “safe space” where innovators can trial health technologies (devices, digital health, medical services) while receiving regulatory guidance and oversight.
Participants will benefit from:
- Structured testing and piloting under regulatory supervision.
- Mentorship and compliance support from Kemenkes and technical experts.
- Official recognition and recommendation that strengthen market credibility.
This framework is strategic for companies targeting Indonesian healthcare procurement, medical device registration and regulatory alignment.
Why It Matters for Medtech & Regulatory Services Stakeholders
For medical-device manufacturers and regulatory-services firms like Product Registration Indonesia, the Sandbox offers distinct advantages:
- Streamlined route to regulatory recognition: an innovation that completes the Sandbox cycle and receives a Kemenkes recommendation is more credible to hospitals, investors and distributors.
- Embedded compliance early: The program brings regulatory readiness, including Halal, safety, and registration awareness, into the innovation lifecycle.
- Accelerated market access: Technologies validated through the Sandbox may find faster access to Indonesian registration processes, procurement frameworks and partner networks.
How to Participate within the Timeline?
The registration period for Sandbox Kesehatan 2025 is open and participants should engage early to take full advantage of the cycle. Here is the step-by-step timeline:
| Phase | Timeline | What to Do |
| Registration Opens | 5 November 2025 | Visit sandbox.kemkes.go.id, click “Register”, create an account. |
| TKT Assessment (Technology Readiness Level) | Within 1 week after registration | Complete the online questionnaire to determine your readiness and recommended Sandbox scheme (Innovation Development, Expanded Utilisation, Policy-Based Formation). Kemkes Sandbox |
| Form Submission & Document Upload | By end of November 2025 | Upload Company Deck, Innovation Description, Business Model, Supporting Documents (NDAs, declarations) via portal. Kemkes Sandbox |
| Email Verification & Account Activation | Immediately after submission | Activate your account via link sent in email from [email protected]. Kemkes Sandbox |
| Dashboard Access & Innovation Matching | Early December 2025 | Log in to Dashboard → see status, assess your submission, receive guidance on which scheme applies, begin pilot/test planning. |
| Sandbox Trial / Real-World Testing | December 2025 – Q1 2026 | Conduct the testing phase under regulator supervision with defined metrics, dataset collection and risk assessment. |
| Evaluation & Recommendation Issued | Q2 2026 | Kemenkes reviews results, issues “Recommended”, “Conditionally Recommended”, or “Under Improvement” status. Innovations endorsed may display “Recommended by Kemenkes” badge. Ministry of Health Indonesia |
Key Tip: Begin preparation early—document drafting, digital proof-of-concept, and stakeholder engagement should start before registration to maximise your chances.
The Reason Product Registration Indonesia is The Best Partner for Your Medtech Company
As a regulatory services partner specialising in Indonesia, we offer support in:
- Preparation of your innovation for Sandbox eligibility, including regulatory mapping (Medical Device Registration, Halal Certification, digital health standards).
- Documentation support, mentoring and strategic alignment with Kemenkes requirements.
- Coordinating local representation, distributor match-making and market access advisory. By engaging PRI early, you improve your chances of acceptance and accelerate your market entry into Indonesia and ASEAN corridors.
The launch of Sandbox Kesehatan 2025 represents a significant opportunity for health-tech innovators, medtech device firms and regulatory-services providers to integrate compliance and innovation.
