Summary of "GBF IHSBPC"

Event purpose and theme

Workshop for the Ganesha Business Festival — International High School Business Plan Competition (IHSBPC) 2026, designed to prepare high‑school teams to compete internationally with human‑centered business ideas.
Overarching theme:

“Human Edge / Innovate with Heart” — emphasize human creativity, empathy, judgment and ethics alongside technology.

High-level lessons and messages

Technology is an enabler; the differentiator is human insight, creativity, empathy and values.
The competition is a learning journey to build entrepreneurial skills (creativity, analytical thinking, communication, resilience), foster social impact, and develop ethical leadership.
Start small, iterate, learn from failure, and scale responsibly — bootstrap when necessary and reinvest early profits.
Judges prioritize social and environmental impact, originality and customer value.

Practical guidance and methodologies

A. Entrepreneurship fundamentals and practical steps (Robert Gardner / Prestasi Junior Indonesia)

Three simple ways a new venture creates demand:
1. Create a new product/service that didn’t exist.
2. Make an existing product/service better (take market share by added value).
3. Offer a similar product/service at a lower price (while maintaining quality).
Core capabilities and mindset:
- Develop a growth mindset and think outside the box.
- Build life skills: problem solving, informed decision‑making, communication, leadership, basic financial literacy and planning.
- Nurture independence, self‑reliance and confidence through stepwise experience.
- Promote innovation and creativity (repurposing waste, designing unique value).
- Gain real‑world experience via markets, competitions, trade fairs, and international exchange.
- Build entrepreneurial networks: mentors, corporate partners, value‑chain links.
- Embrace failure: learn, adapt, persist.
- Aim for positive social/environmental impact and circular solutions (examples: hydroponic farms in Papua; repurposed inner tubes to handbags; syrup from discarded palm fruit).
“Three Ps” of early success:
- People — choose partners who add value.
- Product — offer a unique/valuable proposition.
- Processes — have financial, HR, PR and operations systems in place.
Funding and resource advice:
- Start very small (micro trials), prove concept, reinvest profits.
- Use mentorship, partnerships and corporate support to scale.
- Use digital marketing, e‑commerce and social media to reach customers.

B. Business Model Canvas (BMC) explained (Arita Bratandari)

BMC = 9 building blocks. Recommended reading order used in class:

Customer Segments — define and separate target groups (mass, niche, segmented, diversified, multi‑sided).
Value Proposition — bundle of products/services solving customer problems; elements include newness, performance, customization, design, brand/status, lower cost, risk reduction, accessibility, convenience/usability.
Channels — how you communicate, sell and deliver (awareness, evaluation, purchase, delivery, post‑sales).
Customer Relationships — personal assistance, dedicated account, self‑service, automated services, communities, co‑creation.
Revenue Streams — how the venture makes money (asset sales, usage fees, subscriptions, leasing, licensing, brokerage, advertising, etc.); note one‑time vs recurring revenues.
Key Resources — physical, intellectual, human, financial resources required.
Key Activities — what you must do (production, problem solving, platform/network management, R&D).
Key Partnerships — suppliers, vendors, strategic partners; motives include economies/scale, risk reduction, and access to resources/activities.
Cost Structure — fixed vs variable costs; low‑cost vs value‑driven models.

Practical tips:

Be specific and detailed, especially for customer segments and channels.
Use the committee’s official BMC template without modifying layout.
Consider how channels and relationships influence revenues and costs.

C. Competition technical rules, process and scoring (Tristan / technical meeting)

Themes and sub‑themes teams must choose from:
- Modern creative economy (fashion, music, F&B, etc.)
- Innovative local tourism
- Healthcare & mental wellness
- Future education & digital literacy
- Sustainable living & green innovation
Stages and timeline:
- Preliminary: BMC submission (use provided template, English required).
- Semi‑final: invited teams submit a proposal and pay an administrative fee (175,000 IDR); semi‑finalists announced.
- Final: shortlisted finalists receive mentoring, produce pitch decks and present offline at SBMITB for final judging.
Submission rules and administration:
- Submit in English; use the official BMC template; rename PDF per instructions.
- One submission per team only; late submissions receive score penalties.
- Originality required: idea must be original and not previously entered elsewhere; no dropshipping/MLM/resale as primary models.
- Product need NOT be already implemented or physical.
- References page permitted and flexible — include sources/inspirations and explain how they were used (no strict citation format required).
- AI tools may be used but judges expect human contribution; do not rely entirely on AI.
Judging emphasis:
- Highest weight on originality and impact; feasibility and completeness are also evaluated.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
Prizes:
- Prize pool includes cash and mentoring packages (details in the guidebook). Winners share team prizes (not per individual).

Q&A highlights (common concerns and brief guidance)

Lack of courage/budget: start small, micro‑test, bootstrap, learn, then scale or seek partners/funding.
Limited student resources: validate demand with small pilots — you don’t need much money to test an idea.
Finding core problems: observe everyday pain points, scarcity, inefficiencies — solve a real need, add value or reduce cost/risk.
Common student mistakes: choosing generic products without clear differentiation or demand; insufficient market validation.
Big/unrealistic ideas: can be feasible if translated via right partners or broken into pragmatic phases; BMC and partnerships help bridge feasibility gaps.
References and market research: include links/studies and explain how they inform your idea; judges want reasoning behind assumptions.
Templates and language: use the provided template and write in English; do not alter the template layout.

Interactive and community elements

Student company competitions, booths, trade events and e‑commerce encouraged as real‑world practice.
Brainstorming/pitch practice activity (example: AI‑resistant ideas — sustainable wallpaper from pineapple waste).
Documentation, speaker appreciation certificates, networking and mentoring opportunities were provided.

Speakers and contributors

Karesa — Master of Ceremonies (MC)
Gabriella — Master of Ceremonies (MC)
Ista (Ista Aalini Mirzante / “Isty”) — Head of MBA program (welcome remarks)
Dr. R. Eko Prasetio — Vice for Academic Affairs (referenced)
Enjoy Daniel / “Joy” — President of CAM MITB (management student council)
Cleo / Cla Stefani — campus representative / organizer
Nara Sabita / Nas Sabita — Project Officer, Ganesha Business Festival
Inda Hisa Natia Sabrina Jaya — program director (acknowledged)
Robert Gardner (Garder/Gardener) — Co‑founder / operations council of Prestasi Junior Indonesia / Junior Achievement (entrepreneurship speaker)
Tristan — Manager of International High School Business Plan Competition (technical meeting)
Arita Bratandari (Kareta/Ka) — Speaker on Business Model Canvas (BMC)
Kalika / Khalicha / Lea — Business Development representative (presented optional resources)
Various participants who asked questions (examples: Rahan, Aurelia, Janet, Ahmed, Jason, Rajendra, Charlotte, Audrey)
Documentation and organizing team members (unnamed individuals managing certification/documentation)

Optional resource mentioned

An actionable checklist can be produced for competition submission: BMC checklist + one‑page pitch checklist + common judging pitfalls (useful for teams preparing their BMC and pitch).