BCA Announces 8 Finalists for Genera-Z Berbakti 2026
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk or BCA has officially announced eight teams from public and private universities in Indonesia advancing to the final round of Genera-Z Berbakti 2026, a call for proposals programme for student groups to serve the community in BCA’s sponsored villages.
The eight teams were selected after BCA reviewed more than 260 proposals from 98 universities submitted during the registration period for Genera-Z Berbakti 2026. They will compete with their ideas and concepts before three panellists for the opportunity to directly serve the community in four BCA Bakti Villages.
EVP Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility BCA, Hera F. Haryn, stated that overall, all received proposals contained diverse innovative ideas and demonstrated the strong enthusiasm of the younger generation to serve and create real impact.
“For teams that did not advance, we hope you continue to nurture your enthusiasm and ideas so they can still be realised. We hope the finalists can bring out their best abilities to champion the proposals they are carrying before the panellists,” she said.
She continued that BCA believes the Genera-Z Berbakti panellists have a good and relevant track record, enabling them to determine the best proposals worthy of implementation in each target BCA Bakti Village. “May Genera-Z Berbakti 2026 serve as a platform for students to exchange ideas and become even more enthusiastic about making contributions to their surroundings,” Hera said.
The following is the list of target BCA Bakti Villages for programme implementation, along with the Genera-Z Berbakti 2026 finalists and the proposals they are carrying:
- Desa Wisata Kreatif Terong, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung – DESA HIDUP: Smart Eco-Tourism for Sustainable Tourism Village Transformation Based on Environment and Digital
Universitas Gadjah Mada – Optimisation of Local Potential in the Village through Sustainable Tourism and Green-Blue Economy-Based Innovation to Improve Welfare
- Desa Wisata Situs Gunung Padang, Jawa Barat
Universitas Padjadjaran – MEGA-LESTARI Programme (Sustainable Megalithic): Integration of Circular Economy and Eco-Sanitation Based on Youth Empowerment
IPB University – Sabilulungan LESTARI (Waste Management, Medicinal Plants, and Agroforestry)
- Desa Wisata Patakbanteng, Jawa Tengah
Universitas Airlangga – Amerta Pertiwi: Weaving Sustainability through Environmental Technology Circularity and Digitalised Srikandi-Based Health Empowerment
Universitas Cenderawasih – Transformation of Healthy, Sustainable, and Empowered Villages through Integration of Health Innovation, Environmental Management, and Technology-Based Food Self-Sufficiency
- Desa Wisata Kakaskasen Dua, Sulawesi Utara
Universitas Indonesia – KATALIS: Kakaskasen Dua Transformation for Agriculture, Wellness Tourism, and Local Innovation Sustainability
BINUS University – MAPALUS: Minahasan Action for Preserving Arts, Local Upskilling, and Sustainability
The eight student teams advance to the final round of BCA Genera-Z Berbakti 2026.
The finalists will compete with their ideas and team solidarity directly before the three Genera-Z Berbakti 2026 panellists: BCA Bakti Ambassador Nicholas Saputra, Entertainer & Sociopreneur Cinta Laura, and Scientist and Social Entrepreneur Tri Mumpuni.
In addition to being known as BCA Bakti Ambassador, Nicholas Saputra is a figure who pays special attention to environmental, social, and cultural issues through various initiatives. Meanwhile, Cinta Laura is known for her works in acting and her activity in women’s empowerment issues as well as youth development. Tri Mumpuni is known by the nickname “Electric Woman” for her contributions in bringing electricity to dozens of remote villages through Micro-Hydro Power Plants.
For information, Genera-Z Berbakti is open to students from various universities in Indonesia who wish to implement innovative ideas and directly contribute to the community through Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN), community service programmes, or similar activities in BCA’s sponsored tourism villages.
After the registration and selection phases, Genera-Z Berbakti enters the finalist judging stage on 16-17 May. Following that, the programme continues with the announcement of winners, bootcamp, and release of winners to the activity locations. The field implementation phase of the programme is scheduled from 8 July to 6 August 2026. All winners are required to present their final reports afterwards. For more information on Genera-Z Berbakti 2026, visit bca.id/generazberbakti.