Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially launched the INCiTE Summer School Program 2026, welcoming around 150 students and staff from seven institutions around the world along with UGM students as the participant during the opening ceremony held on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the Mezzanine Student Centre of Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) UGM.
INCiTE (Intercultural Competency, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship) is an intensive international mobility program first launched in 2019 to connect students across Asia-Pacific and Europe. In 2026, UGM had the honor to host the INCiTE Summer School Program in collaboration with several leading global institutions: University of Edinburgh, University of Sydney, University of Toronto, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Management Cambodia, and CUBEL UK.
INCiTE 2026 opening ceremony was officiated by Prof. Dr. Puji Astuti, Director of Partnership and Global Relations UGM. During the opening remarks, she highlighted the importance of global collaboration and entrepreneurial mindsets in addressing modern global challenges, while encouraging participants to make the most of their experiences in this program.
Before the opening ceremony, participants joined the INCiTE Quest, an interactive campus exploration activity designed to familiarize them with UGM while introducing Indonesia’s history, culture, and the unique character of Yogyakarta. The activity also encouraged teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through engaging challenges across the campus.
The opening day continued with two Local Insight sessions delivered by UGM academics, introducing participants to Indonesia’s modern history, culture, politics, and society, followed by an Indonesian language session organized by INCULS to equip them with essential cultural and linguistic knowledge before beginning the academic program. The day concluded with a Welcome Dinner at Westlake Resto & Resort, where participants, university representatives, and the organizing committee had the opportunity to network, strengthen international connections, and foster friendships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Running until 24 July 2026, the program provides participants with a comprehensive learning experience designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset and intercultural competence through a series of lectures delivered by INCiTE partner universities and local insight sessions led by UGM faculty members. Beyond the classroom, participants will also take part in industry visits across the Yogyakarta region, where they will gain first-hand exposure to entrepreneurial ecosystems, sustainable business practices, and local creative industries. These experiential learning activities enable participants to connect academic knowledge with real-world applications while gaining a deeper understanding of innovation, entrepreneurship, and Indonesia’s dynamic business landscape.
At the end of the program, participants will engage in multicultural, collaborative work in which they will need to develop and present innovative project ideas inspired by knowledge and experiences gained throughout the program.
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