Green Entrepreneur Hackathon 4-6 December 2024 at UAJ: Collaboration of Young Generation and MSMEs for a Sustainable Future

The 2024 Green Entrepreneur Hackathon involves young people, academics, and MSMEs to jointly create innovative solutions to support environmental and social sustainability. This event is a catalyst for students to face the real challenges faced by MSMEs in running their businesses, with the ultimate goal of forming future leaders who have a high level of concern for environmental issues.

Inspiring the young generation to create sustainable solutions for Indonesian MSMEs.

1. Introducing real sustainability challenges to students.

2. Increasing creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

3. Raising awareness of sustainability practices that benefit businesses and society.

The event was opened with inspiring remarks from:

• Dr. Christina Juliana, CPMA, AseanCPA, CertDA, Coordinator of UAJ - Erasmus+ ECoGREEN Consortium.

• Dr. Yanti, PhD, Vice Rector for Innovation, Research, Cooperation, and Alumni UAJ

• Dr. Johanna Renny Octavia Hariandja, ST, MSc, PDEng, Prime Coordinator of Erasmus + ECoGREEN Consortium Unpar

This hackathon was attended by 61 students from various renowned universities, including:

• Wageningen University and Research (WUR), Netherlands – The world's best university in the field of sustainability.

• Hasselt University, Belgium – QS Ranking 551 Worldwide in 2024.

• Parahyangan University (UNPAR) as the main coordinator, host UAJ, SCU, Ubaya, Trisakti, and Unwahas.

• PPM Management, Bunda Mulia University, and Ma Chung University Malang

Local MSMEs that are the main partners come from the sectors:

• Village tourism.

• Drone technology for operational efficiency.

• Waste management.

• Home decor made from natural materials such as water hyacinth.

• Recycled fashion.

• Sustainable food.

• Green technology and crafts.

• Processing plastic waste into environmentally friendly furniture.