SB IPB Student Wins First Place in National Business Plan Competition in Tangerang

Tangerang, 2025 — Mayla Aliffia Rahma, a student from the SB 60 cohort of the IPB University School of Business, achieved a notable accomplishment at the National Business Plan Competition organized by the Binus Business International Club. In the national-level competition, Mayla successfully secured first place through a business idea that was recognized for its strength in both innovation and feasibility.

This achievement reflects the ability of students to design business solutions that are adaptive to market needs. The competition was attended by participants from various universities, all of whom presented creative and competitive business ideas.

The event challenged participants to prepare a comprehensive business plan by taking into account aspects of strategy, sustainability, and development potential. Judging was based on the quality of the concept, the sharpness of the analysis, and the ability to present ideas systematically before the panel of judges. Mayla demonstrated consistent performance through a structured and problem-solving-based approach. This became an important factor in her success in achieving the highest position in the competition.

Student participation in national competitions forms part of a broader process of strengthening academic and professional capacity. This experience provided students with the opportunity to test their ideas in a real-world context while also broadening their entrepreneurial perspective. In addition, interaction with participants from various institutions opened up opportunities for collaboration and the exchange of perspectives. This activity served as a strategic platform for building students’ readiness to face the challenges of the business world.

This accomplishment adds to the growing list of achievements by students of the IPB University School of Business in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation. The support of an academic environment that encourages the exploration of ideas plays an important role in shaping students who are highly competitive. This experience is expected to serve as a foundation for the development of broader and more impactful business ideas. The IPB University School of Business remains committed to producing graduates who are adaptive, innovative, and ready to compete at both the national and global levels.