Sandiaga Uno: Rocket 2026 Creates Jobs for Indonesia's Young People
Jakarta, VIVA – Founder of Yayasan Indonesia Setara and Sandination Academy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, has encouraged dozens of participants in the Onboarding for the Youthpreneurship Rocket Incubation Scholarship by YABN 2026, themed “From Mustahik to Muzakki”, to advance their businesses and go international.
He made the remarks during a Zoom meeting on Sunday, 15 February 2026, organised by Yayasan Amanah Bangun Negeri in collaboration with Yayasan Indonesia Setara, Sandination Academy and Lambung Mangkurat University.
“I remind young people to exercise for at least 20 to 30 minutes every day, as it is important for their health. These 50 young people are selected candidates to become successful entrepreneurs. I appreciate the collaboration of all parties, and I hope this synergy will develop business leadership and national networking,” said Sandiaga Uno, as quoted on Friday, 20 February 2026.
The Onboarding for the Youthpreneurship Rocket Incubation Scholarship by YABN 2026 was held as the initial stage of the incubation programme, aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the programme’s direction, system and mechanisms over the next six months.
Through the activity, participants gained a complete picture of the mentoring process, coaching patterns and participation standards they must uphold throughout the programme, with an emphasis on readiness, discipline and commitment.
“In last year’s Rocket programme, 250 brands were accelerated and went international. I hope the 2026 graduates can follow in the footsteps of those who completed the programme in 2025,” said Sandiaga.
He stressed the importance of building a generation of young entrepreneurs who are adaptive, possess integrity and are capable of delivering real impact for society.
“I hope there will be economic networking, action-oriented approaches that are monitored and measurable — programme integration, mentoring, coaching, market access, funding access, and going global,” he said.
He highlighted the vital role of the younger generation in building the nation’s economic future through innovative and impactful entrepreneurship.
Meanwhile, Rocket Incubation is not merely a business training programme but also an ecosystem for character building, leadership development and integrity among young entrepreneurs.
“Strengthening character amid economic challenges, agility and integrity can produce successful young entrepreneurs who move up in class — from being recipients to becoming givers, as the theme of this programme suggests,” he concluded.