The Ideathon Nusantara Competition, a flagship event of the Universitas Indonesia Innovation Festival (UIIF) 2024, provided a platform for Indonesia’s young talents to showcase innovative solutions to economic, environmental, and social challenges. The competition drew participants nationwide, offering creative ideas with potential real-world impact. With mentorship and jury panels from diverse backgrounds, Ideathon Nusantara fostered innovation-driven economic growth among young generations.
Sentosa Fishery’s Innovative Solution. Representing Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sentosa Fishery presented an innovative solution addressing limited fish market access in Yogyakarta. Their approach transformed rejected fish (including Papuan tuna) into high-value products: smoked fish oil utilizing coconut shell waste, fish abon, and smoked fish. This eco-friendly process features low carbon emissions, efficiency, and rapid production. Having trained 1,000 individuals, 20 communities, and 10 cities across Indonesia, Sentosa Fishery pioneered Yogyakarta’s smoked fish innovation and demonstrated a potential market worth Rp87 billion.
Award and Recognition. Under the Innovative Academy Directorate of Business Development, UGM, Sentosa Fishery secured second place in the competition. This achievement validates the relevance and significant societal impact of their innovative solution.
Future Implications. Innovative Academy hopes this success inspires UGM students to develop impactful innovations. Collaboration, competency development, and sustainability will drive innovative ideas toward commercialization and community empowerment.
