Tanoto Foundation has collaborated with Hasanuddin University encourages the students to under take research that directly adresss community needs. Individuals or groups of students at the participating universities are encouraged to submit innovation and applied research proposals.

Tanoto Foundation has collaborated with Diponegoro University to nurture the future leader who will make a positive impact in the communities in which they live and work through TELADAN program. Since 2016, the program has benefitted more than 100 students from Diponegoro University. The program participants, or Tanoto Scholars, supported with integrated training program from their first year of receiving the scholarship until they graduate. They also receive career support when they are preparing to enter the workforce.