FATEPA Short Course Program 2026

Savoring the Islands

Agro-Industrial Innovation & Utilization of Tropical Superfoods

24–29 August 2026 | Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

FATEPA Short Course Program 2026 is a 6-day international summer course organized by the Faculty of Food Technology and Agroindustry (FATEPA), Universitas Mataram. Carrying the theme “Savoring the Islands: Agro-Industrial Innovation & Utilization of Tropical Superfoods,” this program introduces students to tropical superfoods, sustainable agroindustry, product innovation, and community-based learning in Lombok.

The program is open for undergraduate, master, and doctoral students from Food Technology, Agriculture, Agroindustry, Business, Environmental Science, and other related fields.

Program Highlights

Academic lectures on tropical superfoods and sustainable agroindustry
Laboratory practice: extraction, fermentation, processing, and product development
Field excursions to commodity centers and local communities
Industry and MSME visits
Cultural and community immersion in Lombok
Group project, reflection session, and final presentation
Student product showcase and pitching session

Featured Commodities

The short course will focus on selected tropical commodities with strong potential for agro-industrial innovation:

Tempe
Kakao / Cocoa
Mete / Cashew
Rumput Laut / Seaweed

Learning Journey

Participants will explore the journey from island resources to innovative products through the following stages:

Raw Material
Processing Technology
Product Innovation
Business Insight
Community Impact

Laboratory Activities

Tempe Making Process

Participants will learn the basic process of tempe production, including:

Soybean preparation
Inoculation
Fermentation
Tempe product development

Celorot Process

Participants will also be introduced to local food processing through celorot production, including:

Batter preparation
Leaf cone preparation
Frying
Celorot product development

Program Outputs

By joining this program, participants are expected to receive and produce:

Certificate of participation
Group project report
Product concept or prototype
Pitch deck presentation
International networking experience

Who Can Join

This program is open for undergraduate, master, and doctoral students in:

Food Technology
Agriculture
Agroindustry
Business
Environmental Science
Related fields

Registration

Register Now: [Insert registration link]
Registration Deadline: [Insert deadline]
Contact Person: summercoursefatepa@unram.ac.id

Event Details

Program: FATEPA Short Course Program 2026
Theme: Savoring the Islands: Agro-Industrial Innovation & Utilization of Tropical Superfoods
Date: 24–29 August 2026
Location: Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Organizer: Faculty of Food Technology and Agroindustry (FATEPA), Universitas Mataram