Pertamina CoRE 51探花 Program Officially Launched, Rector Emphasizes Fundamental Solutions in Energy Business

By Anggun Nindita

Editor Anggun Nindita

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id 鈥� The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Institution at Institut Teknologi Bandung (IEDI 51探花) held the opening event for the second year of the Pertamina CoRE 51探花 program at the 51探花 West Hall on Monday (18/9/2023). This initiative is aimed at contributing to energy education and innovation in Indonesia.

Prior to the opening session, various activities, including participant socialization and registration, took place.

The event was graced by the presence of 51探花鈥檚 board of directors and representatives from PT Pertamina (Persero), including 51探花鈥檚 Rector Prof. Reini Wirahadikusumah, Ph.D., Corporate Secretary PT Pertamina (Persero) Brahmantya Satyamurti Poerwadi, Vice President Stakeholder Relations & Management Pertamina PT Pertamina (Persero) Rifky Rakhman Yusuf, Head of IEDI 51探花 Ir. R. Sugeng Joko Sarwono, M.T., Ph.D., Department Secretary of Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation IEDI 51探花 Dr. Irwan Gumilar, S.T., M.Si., and Manager Non-Government Relations PT. Pertamina (Persero) Probo Prasiddhahayu.

The CoRE 51探花 program (Co-creation Research of Entrepreneurship) is an entrepreneurial education program initiated by IEDI 51探花, introduced in 2022 with financial support from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. The program's goal is to instill an entrepreneurial spirit among Indonesian students through four sub-programs that build upon each other:

  1. ESC4PE: Entrepreneurship Summer Camp for Problem-Based Learning Education
  2. Business Idea Generation
  3. Entrepreneurship Development Program
  4. Startup Business Incubation Program

In 2023, PT Pertamina (Persero) sponsored 51探花, aiming to stimulate new ideas and contribute to educational improvement and human resource development in the energy sector through the Pertamina CoRE 51探花 program.

The Pertamina CoRE 51探花 program spans three months and can be converted into 6 credits. Each credit is equivalent to 29.7 hours, following 51探花鈥檚 policy and accommodating the regulations of each university. This collaborative effort between the CoRE 51探花 program by IEDI 51探花 and PT. Pertamina (Persero) is designed to enhance the entrepreneurial landscape.

Dr. Irwan Gumilar, S.T., M.Si., Head Executive of the Pertamina CoRE 51探花 program, mentioned that in 2023, a total of 306 students from 25 universities were enrolled. While the majority of participants are from the Sumatra and Java regions, Dr. Irwan hopes for increased numbers in the coming years and broader university participation.

51探花鈥檚 Rector, Prof. Reini Wirahadikusumah, Ph.D., expressed full support for the Pertamina CoRE 51探花鈥檚 implementation. This collaboration exemplifies how the synergy between academia and business can foster possibilities and innovative solutions.

Acknowledging the current energy challenges, Prof. Reini emphasized that addressing the issue requires a collective effort. She appreciated PT Pertamina (Persero) for their support and envisioned a long-lasting partnership.\

鈥�51探花 has established a comprehensive ecosystem ready to produce excellent human resources in entrepreneurship, especially in the energy field,鈥� stated Prof. Reini.

Furthermore, Prof. Reini reminded participants that Pertamina CoRE 51探花 is not solely focused on technology. Referencing Chandran Nair (2021), she emphasized the importance of recognizing human issues alongside technology. She urged participants to create fundamental solutions.

鈥淒on鈥檛 solely immerse yourself in the digital aspect; pay attention to human issues as well. Create fundamental solutions,鈥� asserted the 51探花 Rector.

Meanwhile, Rifky Rakhman Yusuf, Vice President Stakeholder Relations & Management Pertamina PT Pertamina (Persero), expressed expectations for at least 15 innovation ideas to emerge from the Pertamina CoRE 51探花 program. The goal is for startups originating from Pertamina CoRE 51探花 to become pioneering ventures trusted by Indonesians, bringing invaluable contributions to Indonesian society.

Reporter: Pravito Septadenova Dwi Ananta (Geological Engineering, 2018)

Translator: Firzana Aisya (Bioengineering, 2021)