Why ORIGIN

Every year, thousands of brilliant Indonesian students develop business ideas, conduct research, design products, and develop passion projects.
Most of them never leave their notes, remaining as sketches.

ORIGIN gives students a stage to pitch their ideas, showcase what they've built, receive feedback from industry professionals, and connect with like-minded students. More than a competition, ORIGIN is a must-have stage for ambitious students to challenge their thinking, test their ideas, and discover ways to create impact.

Indonesia needs transformation, and transformation begins where we invest our efforts in creating better platforms for our students and young leaders.

A portion of the event proceeds will be dedicated to funding school or library renovation, creating better learning spaces where the next generation of ideas can begin.

The ORIGIN
Journey

At ORIGIN, the journey matters as much as the destination.
By combining learning, bootcamp, and industry engagement, every stage prepares participants to become future innovators and changemakers.

Step 01 — Application

Students submit their business, research, or project ideas proposal through an online application

Step 02 — Selection

Proposals are evaluated and selected to join The ORIGIN first bootcamp

Step 03 — ORIGIN Launch & Bootcamp

Filtered participants will participate in an intensive 3–5 days bootcamp focused on fundamental, design thinking, and goal setting

Step 04 — Build Phase

Participants develop prototypes, conduct research, and refine their project with regular check-ins

Step 05 — Final Selection

At the end of the build phase, participants submit their final prototype/project. EduALL committee will select the strongest teams to the finale

Step 06 — ORIGIN Bootcamp II

Finalists refine their pitches, strengthen reasoning, and prepare for the final showcase through mock pitching sessions

Step 07 — ORIGIN Finale

Finalists exhibit their projects and deliver their final pitches to judges from leading companies

Step 08 — ORIGIN Final Incubation

The winning team will get ORIGIN Grant and one month of post-event coaching to support the next stage of their venture or research development

Event Features

COMPETITION

Project Pitch
Competition

This competition provides students with the opportunity to present innovative business ideas, research, or other projects to a panel of industry professionals. They will receive constructive feedback that strengthens their entrepreneurial and problem-solving capabilities.

EXHIBITION

Project Showcase
Exhibition

An interactive exhibition where participants showcase their prototypes or even sell their products through dedicated booths. This encourages direct engagement between students, industry representatives, and visitors, creating opportunities for feedback, networking, collaboration, and visibility for student-led innovations.

TALK

Inspiring Talk &
Knowledge Sharing

A session featuring professionals who share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and career development. This session is designed to broaden participants' perspectives and inspire future aspirations.

CHARITY

Fundraising for
School or Library

As part of its social impact commitment, proceeds from the event will be allocated to the revitalization of school or library, helping improve access to quality learning spaces and resources for local communities.

Through this initiative, every participant, partner, and attendee contributes to strengthening educational opportunities for future generations.

Past Projects

Temuhara

Business

A skincare and bodycare brand rooted in Indonesian herbal traditions, turning native plants into gentle, locally sourced products.

Unaisa ◦ Brand
FlexAid

Science & Tech

A low-cost, customizable mechanical arm for assistive use, showing how engineering can serve inclusive design.

Ethan ◦ Prototype
Pedal Power Bicycle Generator

Engineering

A bicycle that turns pedaling into electricity, solving three problems at once: staying fit, generating clean energy, and backup power during outages.

Mellvin C. ◦ Grade 12

Event Rundown

10.15–10.45

Opening

11.00–12.00

Talk (incl. Q&A)

12.00–13.00

Break (1hr)

13.15–15.10

Finalist 1–4 Pitching & Q&A

15.10–15.35

Break (25 min)

15.45–17.40

Finalist 5–8 Pitching & Q&A

17.45–18.45

Talk (incl. Q&A)

18.45–19.00

Break (15 min)

19.00–19.30

Winner Announcement & Closing

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Opportunity for Research, Innovation, Growth, Impact & Networking

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