{"id":8982,"date":"2026-04-07T11:54:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T04:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisschools.org\/sis-palembang\/?p=8982"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:35:34","slug":"sis-palembang-students-rise-in-a-global-entrepreneurship-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sisschools.org\/sis-palembang\/blog\/sis-palembang-students-rise-in-a-global-entrepreneurship-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"SIS Palembang Students Rise in a Global Entrepreneurship Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775543612651{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image source=&#8221;featured_image&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Written by Susi Arsiyanti<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>A Proud Moment for <a href=\"https:\/\/sisschools.org\/sis-palembang\/\">SIS Palembang<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIS Palembang is delighted to celebrate our students&#8217; achievements in the Hult Future Leaders Challenge (HFLC), a respected international entrepreneurship and innovation competition. HFLC empowers young people to tackle real-world problems and pitch their solutions to experts on a global stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, our students stepped forward with courage, creativity, and heart. Their hard work and determination made them wonderful ambassadors of our school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775542998845{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTVCbWV0YXNsaWRlciUyMGlkJTNEJTIyODk4OCUyMiU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775537634859{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTVCbWV0YXNsaWRlciUyMGlkJTNEJTIyOTAwMCUyMiU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Learning Beyond the Classroom<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At SIS Palembang, learning becomes most powerful when students can apply it to real-life situations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/hflc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HFLC<\/a> offered exactly that experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students were challenged to think like entrepreneurs, identifying pressing issues in the sports industry and designing practical, research-based business solutions. Along the way, they gained meaningful exposure to marketing, finance, customer profiling, and the Business Model Canvas.\u00a0 This hands-on learning experience helped students develop problem-solving skills that go far beyond textbooks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>From Hesitation to Confidence<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the challenge was first introduced to our Secondary 4 and JC1 students, many of them felt unsure. Presenting ideas to professionals connected to major international organisations felt intimidating. But with encouragement and guidance from their teacher, eight students bravely stepped forward. They formed two teams and committed themselves wholeheartedly to the challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They collaborated during the school term break, met online and in person, and supported each other every step of the way. What started as hesitation slowly transformed into confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Turning Ideas into Innovation<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most inspiring parts of the journey was watching students turn their ideas into innovative solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The First Team developed smart shin guards equipped with a chip to track an athlete\u2019s heart rate and vital signs. Their goal was to help sports clubs detect early signs of fatigue or injury, thereby reducing recovery costs and improving athletes\u2019 safety. On the other hand, the Second Team was considering a large option. They developed an idea to equip the high-tech stadium with a system that could connect the players, audience, and coach. It could help sports enthusiasts book football matches and connect players with their coach when players need to be replaced to avoid injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To strengthen their concept, students conducted market research, developed questionnaires, collected data, and built their Business Model Canvas. This process gave them a firsthand look at how innovation happens in the real world through curiosity, research, teamwork, and critical thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Gaining An International Achievement<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their dedication led to an impressive milestone. Out of more than 530 teams worldwide, one SIS Palembang team ranked among the Top 50 and advanced to the next stage of the competition. This achievement gave them the rare opportunity to present their ideas to representatives connected to FC Barcelona\u2019s innovation team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although they did not advance to the final round, their accomplishment was significant. Competing at this level required resilience, teamwork, and confidence to present original ideas on an international stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The SIS Palembang Difference<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This journey highlights what makes learning at SIS Palembang truly meaningful. Here, students are encouraged to challenge themselves, embrace new opportunities, and grow confidence through real-world experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the support of dedicated teachers and a learning environment that values innovation, students discover their strengths and develop essential life skills. At SIS Palembang, success is not only about results, but it is also about the growth that happens along the way. The confidence gained. The teamwork strengthened the courage to try something new.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Looking Ahead<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We could not be prouder of our students who took part in the Hult Future Leaders Challenge. 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