Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) has partnered with UD Impact Korea through its Business Incubator Unit under the Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM). This collaboration is part of the Indonesian Environmental & Energy Young Entrepreneur Project.

The signing ceremony took place in Jakarta on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The program emphasizes developing student startups focused on the energy and environmental sectors using artificial intelligence technology.

Partnership Focuses on AI-Powered Startup Development

Prof. Isti Hidayah, Chair of the Business Incubator Unit at LPPM UNNES, views this collaboration as a strategic move to enhance UNNES's role in fostering young entrepreneurs on campus.

“The incubator not only provides mentorship but also scouts for promising startups, offers assistance, and facilitates pitching at national and international levels,” she explained.

UNNES Incubator Supports Young Entrepreneurs

President Director of SK Innovation E&S Indonesia, Dong Kun Shon, also expressed his support for this international collaboration.

“Through this partnership, we want to support the strengthening of the student startup ecosystem in Indonesia, particularly in the environment and energy sectors,” he said.

Cross-Country Cooperation Strengthens Green Startup Ecosystem

This partnership also serves as an important moment to deepen Indonesia-Korea relations, particularly in education, innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship.

Aligning with SDGs and University Conservation Goals

The cooperation aligns with UNNES's commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in clean energy, industrial innovation, and climate action. UNNES reaffirms its role as a conservation-focused university actively supporting the growth of student startups in the fields of environment and energy.

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