The competition, carrying the theme “Accelerating the Transition to a Carbon-Free Industry for a Sustainable Future,” was held from August 2 to October 11, 2025, at Diponegoro University, Semarang.

In this event, the Agrinuva Team presented their work titled “Valorization of Used Cooking Oil through Hydroprocessed Ester and Fatty Acid (HEFA) Pathway and Catalytic Cracking” under the sub-theme “Waste to Energy Conversion,” under the guidance of Dr. Meiti Pratiwi, S.T., M.T. The research focuses on converting used cooking oil (UCO) into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of efforts to support the transition toward a green industry.

Vero said that the innovation stems from the significant potential of used cooking oil in Indonesia, which reaches around 1.2 million kiloliters annually with a growth rate of 2.32%, yet remains underutilized. Through the conversion of used cooking oil into aviation fuel, the Agrinuva Team presents a sustainable solution for transforming national energy waste into valuable fuel resources.

^{Presentation session by the Agrinuva Team}

The research was recognized for its substantial impact on both society and industry. Converting used cooking oil into eco-friendly fuel helps prevent water and soil pollution caused by oil waste disposal, while reducing carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fossil fuels. Moreover, this innovation is expected to lessen dependence on fossil energy and accelerate the achievement of net-zero emission targets in the aviation sector.

Following the competition, the Agrinuva Team expressed their commitment to continue advancing research and innovation in sustainable energy, through academic pursuits and collaborative studies that promote Indonesia’s green energy transition. This achievement serves as motivation for ITB students to contribute meaningfully to the development of clean energy and green innovation for a more sustainable future of Indonesia.