Empowering Competitive Young Generation to Enter the World of Business and Industry, United Tractors Holds the 2024 SOBAT Competition

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) collaborates with PT Yayasan Karya Bakti UT (YKBUT) in organizing the 2024 UT Fostered School (SOBAT) Competition. This event aims to foster, accommodate, and channel creative and innovative ideas from the younger generation, so they are ready to enter the world of work and industry. The 2024 SOBAT Competition carries the theme “Empowered and Innovative Young Generation to Achieve Sustainable Development” in support of the vision and mission of Indonesia Emas 2045. In its implementation, this competition takes place for six months from May to October 2024. The winners were announced at the Grand Ballroom of the UT Head Office in Jakarta, right at the height of the UT Anniversary celebration on (18/10/2024).

“The 2024 SOBAT Competition program serves as proof of UT’s commitment to implementing the fourth point of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely Quality Education by providing equal opportunities and access for the younger generation to technical, vocational, and higher education. In addition, this competition is also a concrete step from the 14 pillars of the SOBAT program to foster and channel creative and innovative ideas from students, vocational students, and teaching staff,” said Himawan Sutanto, UT CSR Manager.

SOBAT Competition is a competition held by UT for students, teachers, and lecturers in the vocational field which aims to encourage the development of innovations in appropriate tools or technologies that are useful, as well as support competence, application of science, and sustainability for the future. The lack of innovation in vocational programs is the reason behind the 2024 SOBAT Competition. As a result, UT uses competitions to give teaching staff and the younger generation chances to become more competent. The assessment of this competition is based on the benefits of highly competitive innovations.

This year, the competition was attended by high school/vocational high school/equivalent students, Polytechnic/University students, teachers, and lecturers. Meanwhile, the jury for this competition consists of Experts from various industrial fields including the UT Group, namely UT School, PT Triatra Sinergia Pratama (Triatra), PT Pamapersada Nusantara (PAMA), and PT Acset Indonusa Tbk (ACSET); PT Traktor Nusantara (Traknus); PT Astra International Tbk (AI); representatives of the Indonesian Heavy Equipment Professional Certification Institute (LSP ABI), Lecturers from Swiss German University (SGU); Experts from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendikbud Ristek), Lecturers from the Vocational School of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), and representatives from the Astra Education Foundation – Michael D. Ruslim (YPA-MDR).

Since its launch in 2019, the SOBAT Competition has received a very positive response from various groups, from vocational schools, high schools, polytechnics, and universities. This is demonstrated by the fact that the number of participants increasing annually has increased to 847 innovations this year, up from 462 innovations in 2023. The 2024 SOBAT Competition also has new categories, namely the SMK Teaching Factory Category, Lecturer Category, and Teacher Category. The increasingly widespread participation from various educational institutions shows the extraordinary enthusiasm of the younger generation to continue to innovate and develop new ideas.

This year, there are five finalists in each of the six categories, which include both group and individual categories. The SMA/MA General Category, SMK General Category, SMK Teaching Factory (TeFa) Category, and Polytechnic/University comprise the group/team category. The Teacher Category and the Lecturer Category are under the individual category. Overall, there are 30 finalists, consisting of 20 teams and 10 individuals.

The innovation collection series has multiple stages. First, participants will create and collect abstracts of the innovations offered. Furthermore, participants are required to compile journals and prototype designs from previously submitted abstracts. Finally, participants who pass will receive financial subsidies to create previously designed prototypes. Additionally, mentors from the SOBAT Competition 2024 team will provide direct assistance to participants.

It is hoped that the 2024 SOBAT Competition program can drive interest in competing and improve the achievements of the younger generation through the creation of innovation. In addition, it can create high competitiveness, resilience, and be able to provide positive contributions in the future. This is in line with the Company’s commitment to implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects in order to realize the sustainability and welfare of the Indonesian people around its operational areas.

List of winners of the SOBAT Competition 2024 Lecturer Category:

Rank	Institute	Innovation Title
1st place	Universitas Gadjah Mada	Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis Technology: A Solution for Plastic Waste Management in the Heavy Equipment Industry
2nd Place	Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya	Performance of Water Turbine Technology for Energy Conservation at PLTU Outlet Channel
3rd Place	Universitas Negeri Malang	SALI (Nusantara Online): The Role of Digital Innovation and AI in Revitalizing Traditional Transportation for Modern Society
4th Place	Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya	Water Quest: Pengembangan Permainan Edukasi Digital tentang Penyaringan Air sebagai Penguatan Sustainable Development Goals
5th Place	Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa	Simulation and Optimization of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) System

List of winners of the SOBAT Competition 2024 Teacher Category:

Rank	Institute	Innovation Title
1st place	SMK Purwajaya Loa Janan	Eco-Friendly Energy Efficiency Technology on Fishing Vessels: Fishermen’s Hero “Sun Future”
2nd Place	SMK Negeri 2 Tarakan	Exhaust Gas Emission Digital Measurement Tool
3rd Place	SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Samarinda	Smart Camera Detects the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Workshops Based on Machine Learning
4th Place	MAN Temanggung	Simple Flood Detector Early Mitigation for Community
5th Place	SMK Andika Mebali	Expert System Application Architecture Design for Detecting Excavator Damage

List of winners of the 2024 SOBAT Competition Polytechnic/University Category:             

Rank	Institute	Innovation Title
1st place	Universitas Negeri Jember	BIO-EPRESS (Bioethanol Pressure System) Optimization of Bioethanol Production Without Fermentation Based on Hydrolysis and High-Pressure Chamber Integrated with IoT
2nd Place	Universitas Sumatera Utara	Ready-to-Drink Water Sales Machine: UV Sterilization Innovation, Automatic Water Quality Monitoring, and Coin Acceptor as an Internet of Things-Based Payment Method
3rd Place	Universitas Diponegoro	Performance Analysis of Archimedes Screw Turbine Test Bed with Variations in Water Flow and Turbine Installation Angle
4th Place	Politeknik Teknologi Nuklir Indonesia	SMART PACKAGING OF GAMMA-IRRADIATED CANNABIS TUBER STARCH LABELED WITH ANTHOCYANIN FOR VEGETABLE MONITORING
5th Place	Universitas Gadjah Mada	Air Quality Monitoring In Mining Areas Using Lora-Based Iot System With Renewable Energy Resources

List of winners of the 2024 SOBAT Competition in the General Innovation Vocational School Category:

Rank	Institute	Innovation Title
1st place	SMK Negeri 2 Karanganyar	Integrated Digital Platform Generative AI and Agricultural Agglomeration To Solve Regeneration Problems for Karanganyar’s Farmer
2nd Place	SMK Negeri 2 Kraksaan	Sunflowers Solar Tracker Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)
3rd Place	SMK PGRI 2 Ponorogo	Application of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Technology
4th Place	SMK Telkom Sidoarjo	Eco Clair
5th Place	SMK Negeri 2 Tarakan	SMART DOOR AUTOMATED POND GATE

List of winners of the 2024 SOBAT Competition, SMK TEFA Category:

Rank	Institute	Innovation Title
1st place	SMK Muhammadiyah 7 Gondanglegi	Motorcycle’s Tefa Quality
2nd Place	SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Samarinda	Teaching Factory Collaboration with Industry: Generator Cleaning Services for Coal Pontoons’ Tug Boat
3rd Place	SMK PGRI 2 Ponorogo	From School to Rice Field, Total Damage Rice Harvesting Machine’s Repair Service
4th Place	SMK PGRI 2 Geneng	Increasing the production of GRIDA Teknik iron tools and accessories through the implementation of PBL and digital marketing strategies
5th Place	SMK Negeri 2 Batang Toru	Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Service

List of winners of the 2024 SOBAT Competition General High School Category:   

Rank	Institute	Innovation Title
1st place	SMA Negeri 1 Trenggalek	Ginger Pregy: Microbial Inactivation to Extend Ginger Shelf Life with Solar-Powered Pef Technology to Increase Indonesia’s Export Commodities on the International Stage
2nd Place	SMA Unggulan CT Arsa Foundation Sukoharjo	AgriTower Optimizing Space and Resource with IoT in Vertical Agriculture
3rd Place	MAN 1 Pasuruan	Spongelis: Development of integrated microplastic attracting and degrading media using ideonella sakaiensis bacteria to create a totally healthy ecosystem and water services.
4th Place	MAN Insan Cendekia Tapanuli Selatan	E-SoySafe Mask: Innovation of Soy Mask for Respiratory and Environmental Protection to Achieve SDG 3 Good Health and Total Well-being
5th Place	SMA Negeri 1 Trenggalek	Si-Insang: Innovation in Recycling Pindang Industrial Waste with the Utilization of Biogas as an Effort to Create an Environmental Friendly in Pindang Industry

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), established in 1972, is Indonesia’s largest heavy equipment distributor. The Company operates in five business areas: Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. UT is committed to promoting sustainability and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ESG United Tractors

As a world-class heavy equipment, mining, and energy company, UT has been operating in Indonesia for over 52 years. The Company is committed to creating a sustainable future for Indonesia by effectively applying ESG principles. UT aims to pay attention to the environment, positively impact society, and uphold good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations. The Company also strives to optimize its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.

For more information, please call: Sara K. Loebis Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainability Division PT United Tractors Tbk Email: ir@unitedtractors.com Address: Jl. Raya Bekasi Km.22 Cakung, Jakarta Timur 13910 Phone. : (62-21) 3511961, Fax: (62-21) 3441413 Social Media: IG (@unitedtractorsofficial & @ceritadi.unitedtractors) Website: www.unitedtractors.com LinkedIn: PT United Tractors Tbk