Jakarta – PT HM Sampoerna Tbk (Sampoerna) has successfully held the INKOMPASS Innovation Challenge 2024. This business case competition invited hundreds of students and recent graduates to present creative ideas offering innovative solutions to real business challenges.
In its inaugural event, the challenge focused on developing human resources and creating economic value through the Sampoerna Retail Community (SRC). The theme reflects Sampoerna’s commitment to making a positive impact on society.
After a rigorous proposal submission and evaluation process, 50 finalists were invited to a three-day bootcamp in Jakarta from November 19-21, 2024. During the bootcamp, the finalists were divided into 16 teams, each consisting of three to four members. They refined their proposals and presented final recommendations to a panel of judges comprising senior leaders from Sampoerna.
In addition to enhancing their creative ideas, the finalists received training on crafting innovative business proposals and opportunities to network with mentors, industry leaders, and peers from diverse backgrounds.
The winners earned exciting opportunities and rewards, including a trip to visit Philip Morris International (PMI) affiliates in Japan for the 1st Place Best Team and prizes totaling IDR 30 million. Winners also gained opportunities for internships or employment at Sampoerna, mentoring programs with senior Sampoerna leaders, certificates of recognition, and training sessions.
“Sampoerna greatly appreciates the recommendations presented by the participants. With the conclusion of the INKOMPASS Innovation Challenge 2024, Sampoerna hopes the spirit of innovation and collaboration will continue to thrive among Indonesian students, driving positive changes for the future,” Sampoerna stated in an official release on Friday (January 3, 2025).
Winners of INKOMPASS Innovation Challenge 2024
1st Place Best Team:
- Anthony Bryant Gouw, Bandung Institute of Technology
- Danish Puspita Estiningtyas, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology
- Muhammad Adzan Ramadhan, Ming Chi University of Technology
2nd Place Best Team:
- Charles Sugianto, University of Surabaya
- Tria Ferwani Sinaga, Gadjah Mada University
- Yoel Dwi Miryano, University of Indonesia
3rd Place Best Team:
- Achmad Zaim Mudzaki, UPN Veteran Jakarta
- Gracentia Eka Tunaryo, UC Makassar | Ciputra School of Business Makassar
- Kireina Az-Zahra Alodya, Bandung Institute of Technology
- Vincent Leon Ghanz, National Tsing Hua University
Additionally, 15 individuals were recognized as Best Individual Winners:
- Anthony Bryant Gouw, Bandung Institute of Technology
- Aurel Putri, Brawijaya University
- Bintang Restu Bawono, Gadjah Mada University
- Danish Puspita Estiningtyas, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology
- Jeremy Michael Harianto, Sampoerna University
- Jessica Halim, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia
- Marvel Subekti, Bandung Institute of Technology
- Monika Sih Armyta Hapsari, Gadjah Mada University
- Muh. Alief Rivaldi Maulana, Hasanuddin University
- Ni Nyoman Putri Shopia Yuandari, Sampoerna University
- Sana Salsabila Hasaniputri, Padjadjaran University
- Stephanie Liong, University of Indonesia
- Vincent Leon Ghanz, National Tsing Hua University
- Vincent Winarta, Bandung Institute of Technology
- Yoel Dwi Miryano, University of Indonesia
Stay tuned for more exciting programs from INKOMPASS! For more information, visit Instagram @sampoernacareers and LinkedIn PT HM Sampoerna Tbk.
