Makassar (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Hasanuddin University have agreed to cooperate in advancing the three pillars of Indonesian higher education, known as "Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi," with a focus on fostering young entrepreneurs.

The three pillars—education, research, and community service—form the foundation of Indonesian universities' missions.

The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Hasanuddin University Rector Prof. Jamaluddin Jompa and Siti Azizah, Deputy for Entrepreneurship at the Ministry of MSMEs, in Makassar on Thursday.

Azizah emphasized that collaboration with the university is essential for supporting future entrepreneurship development programs. She noted that the partnership aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita initiative, particularly in enhancing quality employment and developing the creative industry.

"Through productive collaboration with Hasanuddin University, we hope to create a conducive and sustainable environment for entrepreneurship," she said during the Entrepreneur Hub event, organized jointly by the Ministry of MSMEs, the university, and the South Sulawesi provincial government.

She said that the cooperation demonstrates the concrete support of universities, including Hasanuddin University, for the development and strengthening of the entrepreneurial ecosystem through inclusive and strategic policies.

Rector Jompa added that Indonesia needs more young entrepreneurs. The collaboration aims to nurture students at Hasanuddin University to become key players capable of competing in the global market.

"Through the MoU and Entrepreneur Hub activities at Hasanuddin University, we hope to produce young entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas," he stated.

The Entrepreneur Hub serves as a national entrepreneurial ecosystem platform, designed to simplify and strengthen the entrepreneurship landscape in Indonesia. It offers a range of resources, including guidance on generating business ideas, managing enterprises, and scaling businesses effectively.



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