Veterinary Entrepreneur (VETEPRENEUR) 2024 is an event organized by the IMAKAHI UGM Branch Management in collaboration with the BEM FKH UGM. This entrepreneurial competition carries the theme “From Sustainability to Profitability”. In our daily lives, many resources seem useless, but in reality, when utilized, they can be beneficial and even profitable in terms of entrepreneurship. Therefore, it is hoped that through this competition, participants will be encouraged to develop innovations and strategies that can be implemented to open a sustainable business, one that not only focuses on commercial profit but also considers social, economic, and environmental aspects. (SDG 1 No Poverty | SDG 8 Decent Growth and Economic Growth)
The Business Plan Competition was conducted in three stages. Stage I (August 11-16, 2024) involved the collection of Business Model Canvases (BMC), from which the top 10 teams were selected. Stage II (August 23-30, 2024) involved the submission of proposals, and Stage III (September 7, 2024) was the final presentation, which was attended by five teams. From the BMC selection process by the jury, three best proposals were obtained: Trashmart, Fungapack, and Peel-To-Plant EcoWarp.
On September 7, 2024, the final round took place, featuring 5 teams with the best proposals. Participants were required to submit a PowerPoint presentation, which was to be delivered within 25 minutes, divided into two sessions: 15 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for Q&A with the judges. The judges for this event were Dr. drh. Vista Budiariati, M.Si. as the first judge, Dr. drh. Woro Danur Wendo, M.Sc. as the second judge, and Dr. Faiz Zamzami, SE., M. Acc., QIA.,CMA., CAPF., CAPM., CRA., CACP. as the third judge. The presentation and Q&A sessions of the finalists were facilitated by Frida Aeni and Azalea Perwita Safitri as moderators. After the judging process, the winners of the business competition were announced: TrashSmart, Fungapack, and Peel-To-Plant EcoWarp. The event concluded with a group photo session.
Through this activity, participants gained valuable insights to develop their entrepreneurial spirit, aligning with SDG 1:No Poverty and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. We hope that this event will encourage young veterinarians to become not only clinically competent but also creative in generating new business opportunities. This event also aims to emphasize the importance of perseverance in business, as success does not come overnight. Preparation for this event was not without its challenges. However, effective communication among committee members allowed us to overcome these obstacles and achieve our goals.
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