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This study examines the strategic feasibility of establishing a commercial food irradiation facility in Indonesia as a solution to the country's food loss and waste (FLW) crisis, which reaches 115–184 kg per capita per year and results in economic losses of Rp200–551 trillion annually. By leveraging ionizing radiation technology — specifically Cobalt-60 gamma irradiation and electron beam (EB) processing — a food irradiation facility has the potential to suppress microbial contamination, extend product shelf life, and meet international Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) requirements without diminishing the nutritional value of food. Beyond domestic food security, such a facility is also important for strengthening Indonesia's export competitiveness amid mounting non-tariff barriers imposed by major markets such as the United States, the European Union, and Japan. This study employs a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative literature review with interviews of key stakeholders. The analysis is conducted using the Business Model Canvas framework to map the nine building blocks of the business, together with Porter's Five Forces framework to assess the industry's competitive landscape. The study uses BRIN's Iradiator Gamma Merah Putih (IGMP) as a benchmark for comparison. This study is expected to produce a recommended strategic business model, feasibility criteria for facility establishment, and applicable policy recommendations to accelerate the development of food irradiation infrastructure in Indonesia, while also serving as an initial reference for investors, facility operators, regulators, and academics in this field.