A proud achievement has been earned by the academic community of STIE YKPN Business School. The The DIVA of HMJBD Team achieved remarkable international recognition at the 5th International Business & Management Virtual Innovation & Invention of Ideas Competition (VIIIC) 2026, organized by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam, Malaysia.
Competing alongside participants from various universities across different countries, the interdisciplinary team from STIE YKPN successfully secured two prestigious distinctions: the Platinum Award and the Gold Award.
The awards were earned through their innovative project entitled “JANTERA: A Circular Economy-Based B2B Export Aggregator for Democratizing International Market Access of Indonesian 3T MSMEs.” Through this project, the team developed a circular economy-based B2B export aggregator platform designed to expand international market access for Indonesian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those located in the nation's 3T regions (Disadvantaged, Frontier, and Outermost Areas).
The innovation offers a practical solution that not only enhances the global competitiveness of Indonesian MSMEs but also promotes sustainable business practices through a circular economy approach. Its originality, relevance, and potential impact earned high appreciation from the panel of international judges.
This outstanding accomplishment was made possible through the dedication and strong collaboration of four STIE YKPN students: Ni Putu Gita Anggarawati Witama (Digital Business), Khaila Dea Aziz Navisya (Digital Business), Leria Citra Manullang (Accounting), and Angelica Lucky Dwi dos Santos (Accounting) supervised by Dr. Julianto Agung Saputro, S.E., S.Kom., M.Si., Ak., CRP. (Lecturer of STIE YKPN Yogyakarta).
This achievement demonstrates the ability of STIE YKPN students to compete successfully on the international stage through innovative and impactful ideas. It also reflects the institution’s commitment to nurturing globally competitive graduates who are capable of addressing real-world challenges through creativity, critical thinking, and sustainable business solutions.
The success of The DIVA of HMJBD Team is expected to inspire other STIE YKPN students to continue developing innovative ideas, creating meaningful impact, and contributing to society through academic excellence and entrepreneurship.
