Ready to Compete, UMI Releases Two Student Delegation Teams to KMI Expo XVII 2026 at Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Ready to Compete, UMI Releases Two Student Delegation Teams to KMI Expo XVII 2026 at Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

MAKASSAR – Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) once again showed its commitment in encouraging the development of student entrepreneurship. A total of two UMI student entrepreneurship teams were officially released to attend the Expo XVII Indonesian Student Entrepreneurship (KMI) in 2026 which will take place on September 28 to October 1, 2026 at Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed), Purwokerto.

The release of the delegation was carried out by the Assistant Vice Rector III of UMI for Student Development, Achievement and Alumni Relations, Dr. Andi Surahman Batara, S.K.M., M.Kes., in the UMI Makassar Campus.

KMI Expo is one of the national events that brings together entrepreneurial students from various universities in Indonesia. This activity is not only a competition space, but also a momentum for students to introduce and develop products, exchange experiences, build business networks, and expand connections with fellow young entrepreneurs from various regions in Indonesia.

KMI Expo activities are part of a series of student entrepreneurship development through the Entrepreneurial Student Development Program (P2MW) organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek). Through the program, students get space to develop business ideas, increase entrepreneurial capacity, and develop businesses so that they can grow sustainably.

Two UMI Entrepreneurial Teams Ready to Appear at the National Level

At KMI Expo XVII 2026, UMI successfully passed two innovative student business teams who will represent the university at national level competitions.

First, Home Workers, which will compete in the Digital Business category.

Home Workers is a digital startup that offers reliable solutions to provide comfort in managing home needs anytime and anywhere.

The Home Workers team was led by Nahwa Kaka Saputra Anggareksa from the Faculty of Computer Science, along with members Muhammad Rifky Saputra Scania, Elsa Salsabila, Aisyah Ramadhani Muchlis, and Andi Putri. This team is accompanied by lecturers Dr. Ir. Lilis Nur Hayati, S.Kom., M.Eng., MTA.

Second, Ecoba-In Flour, which will compete in the Food and Beverage category.

Ecoba-In Flour is an innovation in food products in the form of low-calorie and mineral-rich wheat flour by utilizing banana peel waste through a fermentation process using Lactobacillus microbes. This innovation is a form of student creativity in developing food products while utilizing the potential of materials that have not been optimally used.

The Ecoba-In Flour team is chaired by Rika Damayanti from the Faculty of Economics and Business, along with members Aswar Kurniawan, Surya Putra Jie, Faizah M. Paisal, and Yasmin. The team was accompanied by lecturer Munawir Nasir, SE., MM.

Encourage Students to Network

In his direction upon discharge, Dr. Andi Surahman Batara, S.K.M., M.Kes., provided motivation for delegates to take advantage of KMI Expo not only as a place to compete, but also as an opportunity to learn and build networks.

He encouraged students to show entrepreneurial character and carry the good name of Universitas Muslim Indonesia during the whole series of activities in Purwokerto.

“You didn't just come to compete. KMI Expo is an opportunity to introduce products, learn from entrepreneurial students from various universities, and build networks. Show the best ability and keep UMI's good name," said Dr. Surahman.

According to him, the success of students in penetrating national events such as KMI Expo is part of the coaching process that must continue to be developed. The experience of competing at the national level is expected to form students who not only have academic abilities, but also have independence, creativity, courage to take opportunities, the ability to innovate, and the ability to build a business.

The participation of two UMI teams at KMI Expo XVII 2026 is also expected to open up new opportunities for collaboration and business networking. Interaction with entrepreneurial students from various universities is an opportunity for UMI delegates to introduce products, obtain input, and explore business development opportunities in the future.

By carrying the spirit of "Growing, Creative, and Independent Towards Superior Young Entrepreneurs", the two UMI delegates are ready to bring the entrepreneurial spirit of UMI students to the national level.

Congratulations to Home Workers andEcoba-In Flour. Grow with experience, be creative in innovation, be independent in entrepreneurship, and make the name of Universitas Muslim Indonesia known at the national level.