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Indonesian students showcase products at Halal Expo to boost market access

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • MCEBI is showcasing student-made products at the Indonesia Halal Expo 2026 in Jakarta.
  • The initiative aims to expand market access for student entrepreneurs, particularly winners of the Studentpreneur Bootcamp.
  • Products range from local food items to personal care, with a focus on quality, halal certification, and environmental friendliness.

The Muhammadiyah Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Incubator (MCEBI) is actively supporting student entrepreneurs by providing them with a platform to expand their market access. Through their participation in the Indonesia Halal Expo 2026, held at the Jakarta International Convention Center, MCEBI is showcasing products developed by students who have excelled in the Studentpreneur Bootcamp programs of 2025 and 2026.

We are proud to showcase the award-winning products of our tenants at the Indonesia Halal Expo 2026, which are not only creative in concept but have also met quality standards and obtained official halal certification.

— Endang RudiatinChairman of MCEBI, speaking about the importance of the Halal Expo for student entrepreneurs.

Visitors to the MCEBI pavilion can explore a diverse array of products from young entrepreneurs. These offerings span various sectors, including food and beverages derived from local commodities, and personal care items. Notable examples include Honna Snack's honey banana chips, Mabento Sambel Nusantara's chili pastes, Ubite’s purple sweet potato risoles, Moi Cookies, and Naraya Bodycare, which emphasizes green and eco-friendly concepts.

Endang Rudiatin, Chairman of MCEBI, highlighted the expo as a crucial opportunity for incubated products to receive direct market feedback. He stressed that developing student entrepreneurship requires continuous support through access to consumers and business networks. "We are proud to showcase the award-winning products of our tenants at the Indonesia Halal Expo 2026," Rudiatin stated, emphasizing that these products are not only creative but also meet quality standards and possess official halal certification.

At the Indonesia Halal Expo 2026, we are proud to showcase the award-winning products of our tenants, which are not only creative in concept but have also met quality standards and obtained official halal certification.

— Endang RudiatinChairman of MCEBI, emphasizing the quality and certification of student products.

Rudiatin expressed confidence in the potential for these student-developed products to thrive with adequate market access and strengthened quality standards, envisioning their expansion into national and global markets. He noted that the innovations, from local food concepts to natural ingredient-based personal care, demonstrate the readiness of campus research for commercial competition. MCEBI is focusing on three key areas at the expo: validating products with consumers, fostering partnerships in supply chains and retail distribution, and reinforcing halal certification as a vital market development factor.

Starting from local food innovation to natural-based care, these student works prove that campus research is ready for commercial competition in national and global markets.

— Endang RudiatinChairman of MCEBI, expressing confidence in the market potential of student innovations.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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