UTU Awards

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Alhamdulillah, Teuku Umar University (UTU) proudly announces the return of the UTU Awards in 2025. Since its establishment in 2015, the UTU Awards has grown into a prestigious and eagerly awaited intercollegiate competition. Its primary objective is to nurture students’ entrepreneurial mindset while sharpening essential 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. In today’s fast-changing world driven by technology, these competencies are essential for students to thrive after graduation.

Aligned with UTU’s vision — “To become a source of inspiration and reference in the development of science, technology, and business in the agro and marine-based industry sector” — the UTU Awards is a concrete step toward realizing this goal, especially in the realm of student development. UTU remains committed to delivering high-quality, competitive higher education and contributing meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge and civilization.

The 11th UTU Awards 2025 will be open to undergraduate (S1), diploma IV (D4), diploma III (D3), and diploma II (D2) students from both Indonesian and international universities. The competition includes five key categories:

1. Entrepreneurship Research
2. Business Planning
3. Innovative Agro-Marine-Based Products
4. Online Store Design
5. Startup Business

Each entry must align with UTU’s core focus on agriculture and marine industries. Over the years, participation has steadily increased, bringing in a wider range of innovative ideas and high-quality proposals. To maintain the integrity and fairness of the competition, all submissions will be reviewed by a Jury Board composed of seasoned experts from prominent universities, selected for their experience and expertise.

In closing, we express our deepest gratitude to the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture, for their unwavering support. We also thank all supervising lecturers who have guided students throughout the competition and played a vital role in their success. Finally, sincere appreciation is extended to the entire organizing committee for their dedication in making the 11th UTU Awards 2025 a success.

Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.