A team of Unissula students received a grant from the 2026 Student Entrepreneurship Development Program (P2MW). Their business idea was Mori Pearl: Fresh moringa boba as a trendy healthy drink, under the guidance of lecturer Bagus Satrio Waluyo Poetra, SKom MCs. They are Khoirotun Nisa’ (Bachelor of Pharmacy), Najwa Nur Fathna (Bachelor of Mathematics Education), Zahra Ramadhani (Bachelor of Law), and Hanum Naela (Bachelor of Islamic Religious Education).
Khoirotun Nisa’ explained that the idea originated from observing young people’s preference for boba, which is high in sugar but low in nutrition. “So, we innovated by combining the two into a healthy, trendy drink. It started with a cross-departmental team discussion, then we continued with independent experiments to find the right boba mixture formula that wasn’t bitter,” she said on Friday (June 5, 2026).
She further explained that moringa leaves were chosen for their high nutritional content, including vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants. “The advantages of Mori Pearl include its nutrient-dense boba thanks to micronization technology, its use of natural sweetener palm sugar with a low glycemic index, and its ability to provide a guilt-free sweet drink,” he explained.
After being selected for the grant, his supervisor, Bagus, explained that the team would develop business development targets in stages. “The main goal is to strengthen the business foundation, including product, management, marketing, and business sustainability. The team is also directed to refine the product to better suit market needs, expand promotional reach, increase customer base, and build a more organized business management system,” he said.
He further expressed his hope that the team would make maximum use of the grant. The P2MW funding grant is not just financial assistance, but also a form of trust in students to prove their business ideas.
“My message to other students is don’t be afraid to start. Many students have great ideas, but often hesitate to develop them because they feel unprepared, afraid of failure, or lack capital. In fact, programs like this provide a learning opportunity to develop a business with targeted mentoring,” he explained.
Bagus stated that the team’s success in receiving the P2MW funding grant demonstrates the potential of the students’ business ideas. “This achievement also demonstrates that students are capable of competing in national-level entrepreneurship programs and have the capacity to develop their businesses more professionally,” he said.
He continued, “This success is not only a source of pride, but also a motivation to continue encouraging students to be more active in entrepreneurial activities. Passing P2MW is the beginning of a larger process, because after securing funding, the next challenge is how the team can realize their business plan,” he concluded.
