UNDIP, Semarang (9/5) – A delegation from Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) achieved remarkable success by being named the Grand Champion ofIgnite Future Fest 2026, a prestigious national-level competition organized by UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. The event culminated on April 4, 2026.
Accompanied by faculty advisor Sigit Munandar, M.Ak., the UNDIP delegation secured a total of 15 awards across various competition categories, ranging from Essay Writing to Business Plan competitions. This achievement further reinforces UNDIP’s reputation as a university excelling in research, innovation, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
The UNDIP delegation earned the following awards:
- Grand Champion (Overall Winner) – Ignite Future Fest 2026
- Gold Medal – Essay Category: Education and Science
- Gold Medal – Essay Category: Technology and Digital Transformation
- Gold Medal – Essay Category: Social and Economic Issues
- Silver Medal – Essay Category: Technology and Digital Transformation (2 Teams)
- Bronze Medal – Energy and Environment Category
- Bronze Medal – Social and Economic Category
- Bronze Medal – Business Plan Category: Technology and Digital Transformation
- Best Idea Award – Education and Science Essay
- Best Idea Award – Social and Economic Essay
- Best Team Award – Essay Competition
- Runner-Up – Ignite Future Fest
- 2nd Place Winner – Essay Competition
- Honorable Medal – Agriculture, Food, and Livestock Essay Category
This achievement was made possible by the dedication of 21 students from various faculties who collaborated across multiple interdisciplinary teams. The delegation members included:
- Iqbal Farel Arya Saputra (Faculty of Law)
- Geovany Bramanthya Samuel Sihombing (Faculty of Science and Mathematics)
- Adinda Vidia Salsabila (Faculty of Engineering)
- Andra Aryasatya Ramadhan (Faculty of Engineering)
- Andri Pratama (Faculty of Engineering)
- Fadila Novia Paramita (Faculty of Engineering)
- Salma Aulia (Faculty of Science and Mathematics)
- Reva Adinda (Faculty of Science and Mathematics)
- Muhamad Syauqal Afwika Rahman (Vocational School)
- Putri Anastasya (Vocational School)
- Margareta Norisa Kartikasari (Vocational School)
- Alyaneyda Khoirunnisa Rinandi (Faculty of Engineering)
- Aurellia Erinna Ramadhani (Faculty of Engineering)
- Devina Ayu Maharani (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
- Ahmad Jazaus Sakho (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
- Dhiyaa Jauzaa Az Zahra (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
- M. Ezza Aqilathaya (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
- Marsakila Rimu Nariya (Faculty of Humanities)
- Fitrotul Azizah (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
- Faza Fauzan Azhima (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
- Nur Afriyanti (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
One of the delegation representatives described the achievement as an extraordinary experience, noting that they competed against students from many of Indonesia’s leading universities. Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration were crucial to developing and presenting innovative ideas.
“This competition provided a valuable platform for us to test how our innovations could offer real solutions to societal challenges. From conducting research to delivering presentations, we learned a great deal about time management, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and persuasive communication,” the representative stated.
The representative also expressed hope that this accomplishment would inspire other UNDIP students to actively participate in competitions and continue producing impactful work at both national and international levels. “We hope this spirit of innovation continues to grow, enabling us to make even greater contributions to our university and the nation in the future,” they added.
Winning the Grand Champion title was the result of extensive preparation, intensive mentoring from faculty advisors, and the unwavering commitment of every team member to perform at their best. The achievement highlights the academic excellence and competitiveness of UNDIP students across diverse fields of study.
The success of the Universitas Diponegoro delegation at Ignite Future Fest 2026 serves as tangible evidence of the university’s ability to foster innovation, collaboration, and nationally competitive ideas. It also reflects the spirit of “Noble and Valuable UNDIP” in nurturing a generation of young people who are outstanding, adaptive, and impactful. UNDIP hopes this achievement will inspire more students to innovate, excel, and strengthen the university’s journey toward becoming a World Class University (WCU). (Public Communication/UNDIP/Ed. Nurul)