Yogyakarta, Wednesday, November 5,
2025 — The atmosphere in front of the Polyclinic at UIN Sunan Kalijaga felt
different that Wednesday morning. Neatly lined tents displayed a variety of
student works — from culinary products and creative merchandise to digital
innovations and service ideas. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mixed with
the buzz of visitors moving from one booth to another. At first glance, it
looked like a millennial SME festival, but in fact, it was Pekan Inovasi dan
Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PIKMA) 2025 — the annual Student Innovation and
Creativity Week organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Career
Development (CENDI) of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta.
PIKMA 2025 served as a meeting
ground for ideas, opportunities, and the courage to start something new.
Through a series of events — an Entrepreneur Day featuring an
entrepreneurship expo, a Business Talkshow themed “How to Start a
Business / Startup for Students”, and a Business Plan Competition —
CENDI cultivated the entrepreneurial spirit within the university, turning
campus life into an alternative classroom that demands action, not just theory.
The event was officially opened by Vice
Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation, Dr. Abdur Rozaki, M.Si. In his
remarks, he emphasized that UIN Sunan Kalijaga is not only a place to gain
knowledge but also a space to build independent and innovative entrepreneurial
character.
“A university must be a generator of
ideas and solutions. This is where new entrepreneurs are born,” said Dr.
Rozaki.
Meanwhile, CENDI Director, Noor Saif
Muhammad Musafi, Ph.D., stated that PIKMA represents the university’s real
commitment to nurturing young entrepreneurs ready to compete in the global
arena.
“We don’t just teach entrepreneurship
theory — we provide a stage for practice, for trying, for failing, and then
rising again,” he emphasized.
At one of the entrepreneurship expo
booths, a female student was busy preparing iced coffee. Her name is Eka, a
student of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and
Teacher Training. With a warm smile, she greeted visitors who came to try her
product.
For Eka, joining PIKMA was a big
leap.
“This event is very useful. It’s the
starting point for our business and marketing journey, especially to introduce
our products to other students,” she said.
On Thursday (November 6, 2025), the Kalijaga
Business Plan Competition took place in an atmosphere of excitement and
creativity. Ten finalists took turns presenting their business ideas before a
panel of judges. Participants appeared relaxed and confident, enjoying the
process of explaining their innovations. For them, the competition was more
than just about winning — it was a space to express ideas, learn strategy,
understand markets, and communicate professionally.
PIKMA 2025 was more than an event —
it was a living laboratory for UIN Sunan Kalijaga’s aspiring entrepreneurs. It
was where courage was tested, failure was celebrated, and creativity was fought
for.
(humassk)