KOMPAS.com \u2013 PT Pembiayaan Digital Indonesia (AdaKami) and\nUniversitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta have jointly launched the Tech\nfor Indonesia initiative at FutureFin held on the UNS campus, Surakarta,\nCentral Java, on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.<\/p>\n
The programme aims to foster the emergence of young talents in the\nfield of financial technology (fintech), particularly online lending\n(pindar).<\/p>\n
FutureFin itself is an inter-university scientific writing\ncompetition and serves as the inaugural programme in the Tech for\nIndonesia initiative. Through the competition, students are encouraged\nto develop fintech ideas that are safe, responsible, and impactful for\nsociety.<\/p>\n
Karissa Sjawaldy, AdaKami\u2019s Chief of Public Affairs, said that Tech\nfor Indonesia represents the company\u2019s commitment to delivering real\nimpact for the younger generation through collaboration with the\nacademic world.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to encourage students to understand the dynamics of the\npindar industry comprehensively and critically, including the risks\ninherent in it,\u201d Karissa said in a press release received by Kompas.com\non Wednesday, 4 March 2026.<\/p>\n
The opening of FutureFin was also attended by representatives from\nthe Financial Services Authority (OJK) Surakarta as a show of support\nfor improving financial literacy and students\u2019 understanding of the\ndevelopment and governance of the digital financial services\nindustry.<\/p>\n
Head of OJK Solo, Eko Hariyanto, praised the Faculty of Economics and\nBusiness (FEB) of UNS Surakarta for supporting the enhancement of\nfinancial inclusion and literacy through this educational activity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also commend AdaKami for its contribution to implementing\neducation and financial inclusion in Indonesia by bringing student\nparticipants to help them manage their finances wisely,\u201d said Eko.<\/p>\n
He hoped the collaboration could strengthen a healthy digital\nfinancial ecosystem, raise awareness of consumer protection, and\nencourage the younger generation to become prudent and ethical users of\nfinancial services.<\/p>\n
\u201cThus, the activity contributes to national economic growth in line\nwith the roadmap for Developing and Strengthening IT-Based Shared\nFinancing Services 2023-2028,\u201d Eko stated.<\/p>\n
FutureFin is open to all students across faculties. Participants will\ngo through selection rounds, mentoring, final presentations before a\npanel of judges, with the winner announced in May 2026.<\/p>\n
The programme features online and offline sessions including public\nlectures and mentorship with academics, experts, and industry\npractitioners.<\/p>\n
The sequence of activities is designed to enrich perspectives and\nstrengthen students\u2019 analytical foundations in preparing their\nwritings.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/partnering-with-uns-surakarta-adakami-to-host-tech-for-indonesia-to-cultivate-fintech-talent-1772633733", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }