STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro Lecturers Secure 2026 Kosabangsa Grant Funding

Proud news comes from STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro. Four lecturers from STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro have successfully qualified as recipients of the 2026 Kosabangsa Program grant funding through a collaboration with Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (UMSIDA).

The team proposed the following program title:
“Development of Circular Economy for Shallot Commodities and Sheep Livestock for Poverty Alleviation in Malingmati Village, Tambakrejo, Bojonegoro.”

This success marks an important achievement for STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro in strengthening the role of higher education through community service activities oriented toward economic empowerment and sustainable resolution of community issues.

Collaboration between STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro and UMSIDA
The 2026 Kosabangsa Program is implemented through a collaboration between STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro lecturers as the Implementing Team and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo lecturers as the Mentoring Team.

The Implementing Team from STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro consists of:
1. Dr. Abdul Azis Safii, SE., MM — Head of Implementing Team
2. Latifah Anom, SE., MM — Member of Implementing Team
3. Murtini, SE., MM — Member of Implementing Team
4. Ika Puspita Sari, SE., M.Ak. — Member of Implementing Team

Meanwhile, the Mentoring Team from Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo consists of:
1. Dr. Mulyadi, ST., MT — Head of Mentoring Team
2. Dr. Vera Firdaus, S.PSi., MM — Member of Mentoring Team
3. Dr. M. Abror, SP., MM — Member of Mentoring Team

This cross-university collaboration is expected to strengthen scientific synergy and experience in designing and implementing community empowerment programs that provide tangible benefits to the community of Malingmati Village, Tambakrejo District, Bojonegoro Regency.

Focus on Community Economic Development
The proposed program places the circular economy concept as one of the approaches in developing local commodity potential, specifically shallots and sheep livestock.
This approach is expected not only to be oriented toward increasing productivity but also to encourage more optimal resource utilization, create added value, and open opportunities for sustainable community economic development.
The selection of Malingmati Village as the program location is also part of the university's commitment to being closer to the community and developing local potential through the application of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.

A Tangible Form of Higher Education's Role
The Head of STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro, Dr. Nurul Mazidah, SE., MSA., Ak., expressed her appreciation for the success of the STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro lecturer team in obtaining the 2026 Kosabangsa Program funding.
According to her, this success serves as motivation for the academic community of STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro to continue increasing the university's contribution through education, research, and community service activities.
This achievement also shows that universities do not only act as educational institutions but also have a responsibility to help provide solutions to various social and economic problems faced by the community.

Encouraging Sustainable Impact
Through the 2026 Kosabangsa Program, STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro is committed to helping create sustainable community empowerment. The development of shallot and sheep livestock potential is expected to be part of the effort to strengthen community economic activities while creating added value from the resources available in the village.

The success in obtaining this grant funding also serves as a momentum to expand the cooperation network between STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro and other universities as well as various other stakeholders.
With a spirit of collaboration, innovation, and usefulness, STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro continues to encourage lecturers to produce work and programs that not only have academic value but also provide a real impact on society and regional development.

🔵 About the Program
Program: 2026 Kosabangsa
Title: Development of Circular Economy for Shallot Commodities and Sheep Livestock for Poverty Alleviation in Malingmati Village, Tambakrejo, Bojonegoro
Implementing Team: STIE Cendekia Bojonegoro
Mentoring Team: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (UMSIDA)
Location: Malingmati Village, Tambakrejo District, Bojonegoro Regency