[unpad.ac.id, 01/06/2020] Bandung Bee Sanctuary (BBS), a technology-based beekeeping and education center and one of Universitas Padjadjaran’s Downstream Product Research Programs, was chosen as one of the ten pioneering social sector companies that received acceleration and funding guidance through the Hyundai Startup Challenge program.
The program aimed to find and foster young social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and creative solutions in education, employment and the environment. It began on January 29, 2020, starting with a program introductory seminar, coaching under the guidance of The Local Enablers (Unpad young entrepreneurial community), registration, and a rigorous selection process.
BBS is a business model innovation that collaborates youth empowerment and local communities in strengthening social economy, environment, and technology. BBS, whose activities take place in the Unpad Psychology Center complex Jl. Ir H. Djuanda Bandung, was inaugurated by the Unpad Rector, Prof. Rina Indiastuti, on January 10, 2020.
The chosen companies will undergo an acceleration program from May to October 2020 to expand the positive impact of the business, with each company receiving support in the form of Rp 100 million in funding.