Startups represent spaces of innovation and creativity that inspire change across various sectors. In their evolution, startups embark on a journey with conviction and enthusiasm to materialize brilliant ideas into reality.
Today (5/8), the Innovative Academy of Gadjah Mada University, in collaboration with #Hack4ID Kominfo, organized a kick-off event as part of a startup incubation series. This event took place virtually and saw the participation of 78 startup participants and talents, all ready to transform their brilliant ideas into actual startups.
The event commenced with an opening statement by Ira Ardiana Yunianti, Head of Business Development at the Directorate of Business Development, Gadjah Mada University, followed by presentations from speakers including Risma Fattahatin Muizzullah, Chief of Startup4industry; Budiyanto, Managing Director of GMedia; and Denny Wijayanto, Head of Program at Innovative Academy. Risma provided insights into the challenges faced by the government and industries, emphasizing non-digital solutions. On the other hand, Budiyanto predominantly addressed industry-related issues, stressing digital solutions. Finally, Denny, as the last speaker, shed light on innovation within the university context, encompassing faculty and student innovations. Denny also highlighted that solutions need not solely be digital, but could also be non-digital.
Throughout the event, speakers emphasized the importance of participants identifying as many problems as possible for brainstorming purposes and finding solutions to these issues to formulate their startups.
Towards the conclusion of the event, a matchmaking session took place, urging participants to network with each other and form teams to develop their startup ideas. This was facilitated through the utilization of the “team-up.id” application, developed by the Innovative Academy team, to facilitate startup talents in finding team members or co-founders.
With the spirited enthusiasm of startups and talents, the startup kick-off event opens doors to innovation, creativity, and new opportunities awaiting young entrepreneurs. This event marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey in creating a better future.