Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) – once again achieved a proud accomplishment at the PLUT Academy 2025 event organized by the Integrated Business Service Center (PLUT) of the Purworejo Regency KUKM, which officially ended on Monday (10/27/25). This was marked by the official closing ceremony led by Ir. Hadi Pranoto, Head of the Cooperative, SME, and Trade Office. The pride in the presence of young entrepreneurs who are alumni of the PLUT Academy from four campuses in Purworejo Regency was expressed during the closing ceremony.
In line with this, Hari Sukoco, SE, Head of the PLUT KUKMP Purworejo Regency UPT, also stated that next year the PLUT Academy will be held again with an additional concept, namely “UMKM Mengajar” (SMEs Teaching). “
Next year, we will hold it again, where successful and inspiring SME practitioners from Purworejo Regency will be invited as speakers under the ‘UMKM Mengajar’ concept,” he said.
At the closing of PLUT Academy 2025, appreciation was also given to 4 categories of participant business startups, namely 1st to 3rd best and the favorite category. In this case, UMPWR won 2 categories, namely 1st best on behalf of Anggita Wahyu Cahyani from the Agribusiness study program with a business in the food and beverage sector and 3rd best on behalf of Dini Aprilia from the Economics Education Study Program with a business in the fashion sector.
“Alhamdulillah, thank you for the guidance and training provided by PLUT over the past three months. Hopefully, after this, we will be even more enthusiastic about continuing our businesses and becoming future entrepreneurs who empower the community,” said Anggita when given the opportunity to share her thoughts with all PLUT Academy 2025 alumni.
Dyah Panuntun Utami, M.Si, who was present as a representative of UMPWR, expressed her gratitude to the KUKMP office and UPT PLUT for organizing the PLUT Academy.
“It is truly special that our children can learn from MSME consultants, and we will continue to support the 10 alumni of the PLUT Academy through the Entrepreneurship and Business Incubator Unit (UKIB). We hope that they will remain enthusiastic and continue their efforts until they achieve success and have an impact on the campus's achievements,” she said.
