EduAsiaNews, Semarang – The delegation from Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) achieved remarkable success after being crowned the Grand Champion in the prestigious national competition, Ignite Future Fest 2026. The competition was organized by UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung and reached its final stage on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
In the competition, the UNDIP delegation team, supervised by Sigit Munandar, M.Ak., successfully secured a total of 15 awards across various competition categories, ranging from Essay to Business Plan. This achievement further strengthens UNDIP’s position as a university excelling in research, innovation, and the development of interdisciplinary solutions.
The details of the achievements earned by the UNDIP delegation are as follows:
Grand Champion of Ignite Future Fest 2026
Gold Medal – Essay (Education and Science Category)
Gold Medal – Essay (Technology and Digital Transformation Category)
Gold Medal – Essay (Social and Economic Category)
Silver Medal – Essay (Technology and Digital Transformation Category) – 2 Teams
Bronze Medal – Energy and Environment Category
Bronze Medal – Social and Economic Category
Bronze Medal – Business Plan (Technology and Digital Transformation Category)
Best Idea Award – Essay (Education and Science Category)
Best Idea Award – Essay (Social and Economic Category)
Best Team Award – Essay Ignite Future Fest
Runner-Up Ignite Future Fest
2nd Place Winner – Essay Ignite Future Fest
Honorable Medal – Essay (Agriculture, Food, and Livestock Category)
This accomplishment was the result of the hard work of 21 students from various faculties who collaborated in different teams. The delegation members who proudly represented the university are:
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 stated that this achievement was an extraordinary experience, as they had to compete against many leading universities across Indonesia. Strong teamwork became the key factor in formulating innovative ideas presented during the competition.
“This competition became a valuable platform for us to test how far our innovations could provide real solutions for society. From the research process to the presentation stage, we learned a great deal about time management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and how to present ideas persuasively,” the representative explained.
The representative also expressed hope that this achievement would motivate other UNDIP students to remain active in competitions and continue producing outstanding work at both national and international levels. “We hope this spirit of innovation will continue to thrive, and that in the future we can contribute even more significantly to the university and the nation,” they added.
The journey toward achieving the Grand Champion title was certainly not instant. It required thorough preparation, intensive guidance from supervising lecturers, and strong commitment from all team members to deliver their best performance. This success also demonstrates the academic excellence and competitiveness of Universitas Diponegoro students across various fields of study.
The achievement of the Universitas Diponegoro delegation as the Grand Champion of Ignite Future Fest 2026 serves as clear evidence that UNDIP students are capable of delivering innovative, collaborative, and competitive ideas at the national level. This accomplishment also reflects the spirit of “UNDIP Bermartabat, UNDIP Bermanfaat” in fostering a generation of young people who are excellent, adaptive, and impactful to society. UNDIP hopes this achievement will inspire more students to continue creating, achieving, and strengthening the university’s reputation on its journey toward becoming a World Class University (WCU).
