Mataram, University of Mataram — Students of the University of Mataram (Unram) once again achieved remarkable national success, as two teams from the Program Pembinaan Mahasiswa Wirausaha (P2MW) secured awards at the 16th Indonesian Student Entrepreneurship (KMI) Expo 2025. The winners were announced during the Awarding Night on Friday (21/11) at Tidar University (Untidar), Sidotopo Campus, Magelang.

The two award-winning teams were TuChips, which earned Second Place in the Food & Beverage Category B (Early Stage), and Radiant Sea, which secured Second Runner-Up in the Manufacturing & Applied Technology Category (Growth Stage). These achievements further strengthen Unram’s position as a university consistently nurturing young innovators in the field of entrepreneurship.

Proud and Moved: TuChips Team Brings Home a Win for Unram

The TuChips Team consisting of Himayatun Epira Ayunda (team leader), Nadia Permata Hasanah, and Citra Bela Qur’ani, under the guidance of Rini Nofrida, S.TP., M.Si. delivered an impressive performance with their innovative product that transforms the traditional snack Jaje Tujak into a modern treat with an extended shelf life.

In an exclusive interview with Unram Public Relations on Monday (24/11), Epira shared her heartfelt emotions after successfully maintaining Unram’s champion title at the 2025 KMI Expo.

“It feels incredibly relieving and almost beyond words. Being able to uphold Unram’s position as a champion at the KMI Expo is a tremendous source of pride for us. Raising Unram’s flag on the national stage with such deep emotion is the result of our collective hard work. This achievement proves that Unram can compete with other universities at the same level,” Epira expressed.

Meanwhile, TuChips’ supervisor, Rini Nofrida, expressed her appreciation for the team’s perseverance and outlined the next steps in their development.

“TuChips has now entered the commercialization stage. Our next steps include filing patents and intellectual property rights for the brand, ingredients, and technology. We are also expanding our sales partners and scaling up production. We kindly ask for prayers and support so that TuChips may soon have its own production facility and advance from an IRTP-level enterprise to a small–medium business. Next year, we are ready to return and compete in the P2MW developing category,” Rini stated.

Radiant Sea: Seaweed Innovation That Captivated the Judges

The Radiant Sea team consisting of Dwi Safitri (leader), Murniati, Putri Sahrani, and Zulfana Putri from the Marine Science Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Unram presented their innovative body lotion made from Padina sp. seaweed extract, under the supervision of Chandrika Eka Larasati, S.Pi., M.Si.

According to Chandrika, the team’s greatest strength lies in their boldness to innovate.

“The uniqueness of Radiant Sea comes from its pioneering use of Padina sp. as the main active ingredient in a body lotion. Its formulation is environmentally friendly, aligns with the principles of the blue economy, and supports coastal communities. These elements of sustainability and novelty are what made the product stand out in the eyes of the judges,” Chandrika explained.

The Radiant Sea team leader, Dwi Safitri, also expressed her pride and the team’s aspirations moving forward.

“Winning at the KMI Expo is proof that our hard work and innovation have been recognized. This achievement motivates us to continue developing Radiant Sea, expanding our market reach, strengthening our branding, and building collaborations with cosmetic industry partners. We hope to elevate this local product so it can compete at the national and even international levels,” Dwi stated.

The Significance of This Achievement for Unram

The success of these two teams is not only a proud moment for the students and their supervisors, but also for Unram as a whole. This accomplishment reaffirms Unram’s commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is innovative, competitive, and aligned with industry needs.

The victories of TuChips and Radiant Sea at the 2025 KMI Expo demonstrate that Unram students can produce marketable products with strong commercial potential while also carrying the cultural identity of Lombok onto the national stage.

Unram hopes that this success will inspire more students to create boldly, start new ventures, and compete in national entrepreneurship events.

This remarkable achievement is expected to serve as a foundation for Unram to nurture more impactful young innovators, strengthening the university’s role as a hub for creativity and locally driven solutions.