(FEB NEWS) MAGELANG – The GC Gamingstore student entrepreneurial team from Universitas Airlangga has once again achieved a proud achievement on the national stage. This team successfully won 2nd place in the Growing Digital Business Category in the Student Entrepreneurship Development Program (P2MW) which culminated in the KMI (Indonesian Student Entrepreneurship) Expo 2025, organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology through the Directorate of Student Affairs. The competition took place on November 19–21, 2025, at Tidar University, Magelang, and was attended by more than 700 proposals from 250 universities throughout Indonesia.
The FEB UNAIR Team's Journey to the National Stage
In this prestigious competition, 50 proposals entered the Growing Digital Business category, before being narrowed down to 18 finalists. GC Gamingstore successfully advanced to the final round through a rigorous selection process—from university-level proposal selection, central reviewer assessment, to the national monitoring and evaluation (Monev) process.
The GC Gamingstore team consists of five students from various faculties and study programs, namely:
• Pandika Ardi Herwanto – Chairman/Founder & Owner (Vocational – Digital Office Management)
• Putra Anindita – Chief Marketing & PR (Vocational – Digital Office Management)
• Martliana Putri – Chief Operating Officer (Vocational – Digital Office Management)
• Alam Syah Ramadhani Putra Az Zhundari – Chief Financial Officer (FEB – Management)
• Alwan Hakim Ramadhani – Chief Technology Officer (Vocational – Informatics Engineering)
GC Gamingstore: From Campus Innovation to National Impact
The company's business, GC Gamingstore, is an integrated online game top-up platform focused on gamers of the anime RPG and MOBA genres. Established in 2020, GC Gamingstore's services have grown steadily since the entire system was integrated into the gcgamingstore.id website in September 2024.
By 2025, GC Gamingstore recorded:
• 4,140 successful transactions through the website
• 13 VIP customers with transactions of up to millions of rupiah
• Active marketing strategy through Instagram and TikTok
• Responsive and friendly service
• Complete business legality with NIB
With P2MW funding of Rp13,000,000, the team designed a strategic development program, starting with the GChampion—a showcase contest and tournament to strengthen player competency—to the expansion of the Reseller program through API integration and manual channels. Their long-term roadmap includes strengthening the website in 2026, establishing an active community in 2027, and developing an Android/iOS mobile app in 2028.
P2MW and KMI Expo: A Catalyst for Young Indonesian Entrepreneurs
For the teams, the P2MW and KMI Expo are not just competitions, but crucial learning and business validation opportunities. These programs provide funding, tiered coaching, workshops, and national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to ensure measurable business development. At the culmination of the event, the finalists participate in an exhibition, an intensive judging session for the KMI Award, and networking opportunities with industry players and investors.
According to GC Gamingstore, P2MW and KMI Expo play a major role in strengthening the student business ecosystem, opening up opportunities for cross-university collaboration, and encouraging campuses to act as innovation incubators.
Motivation and Spirit that Drives the Team
The GC Gamingstore team emphasized that their participation in P2MW 2025 is based on their determination to transform innovative ideas into proven and sustainable businesses. The program is considered a leading incubator, providing professional coaching, mentoring, and financial support to elevate student businesses.
For them, their success at the KMI Expo is proof that students are capable of becoming job creators, not just job seekers. GC Gamingstore is committed to continued collaboration, innovation, and providing technology-based solutions that impact society.
The team's motto, which is a source of enthusiasm, is:
"Innovation from Campus, Growing with Impact for Indonesia."
The Pride of FEB UNAIR
GC Gamingstore's achievement adds to the list of achievements by FEB UNAIR students in the field of entrepreneurship. This national runner-up achievement not only demonstrates the competitive capacity of FEB UNAIR students but also reinforces the faculty's commitment to fostering innovative, adaptive, and globally competitive young entrepreneurs.