Jakarta, May 9, 2025 — The Research and Community Service Institute (LRPM) of Universitas Dian Nusantara (UNDIRA) successfully organized a webinar titled "Successful Strategies for Kedaireka Matching Fund Grants" on Friday, May 9, 2025. The event was held online via Google Meet as part of LRPM's initiative to enhance the capacity of UNDIRA lecturers in preparing proposals and securing funding through the Kedaireka program. The webinar featured two experienced keynote speakers: Anjar Dwi Astono, S.S., M.M. and Vina Meliana, M.M.

A total of 55 participants, consisting of permanent lecturers from the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering at UNDIRA, attended the session. In addition, the event was graced by several distinguished figures, including Ir. Margono Sugeng, M.Sc., Vice Rector I for Academics, Research, and Community Service; Dr. Ir. Muhammad Hanafi, MBA, IPU., Director of LRPM; and Basuki Toto Rahmanto, S.E., M.M., M.Ak., Head of the LRPM Bureau.

Highlighting the importance of strengthening the proposal development process to maximize success in Kedaireka funding, Dr. Ir. Muhammad Hanafi, MBA, IPU., emphasized: "We hope that with the presence of two speakers who have extensive experience in proposal drafting and grant management, our lecturers at UNDIRA will gain practical insights and effective strategies. The goal is not just participation but actual success in securing funding through the Matching Fund Kedaireka program," he stated on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Similar sentiments were shared by Ir. Margono Sugeng, M.Sc., who regarded this webinar as a valuable opportunity for lecturers to strengthen their collaborations with industry and government partners, fostering impactful innovations for Indonesian society. "This program aims to enhance the relevance of universities to businesses, industries, and society while encouraging the downstream implementation and commercialization of research and innovation. Through the Matching Fund Kedaireka, universities have the opportunity to establish sustainable strategic partnerships that ultimately contribute to improving their Key Performance Index (KPI)," he noted.

Furthermore, he urged UNDIRA lecturers to continuously refine their grant proposal drafting skills systematically and in compliance with existing regulations to increase their chances of securing funding. "This effort is a crucial part of supporting Universitas Dian Nusantara's vision of becoming a leading, innovative, and competitive university," he concluded.

During the presentation session, Anjar Dwi Astono, S.S., M.M., provided an in-depth explanation of effective proposal drafting strategies for Kedaireka. He highlighted the importance of understanding the key characteristics of the Matching Fund program, such as industry collaboration, the focus on practical outputs, and alignment with the National Research Master Plan and MBKM policies. Anjar also shared practical tips on selecting strategic partners, building a data-driven background, and crafting measurable objectives and outcomes.

Meanwhile, Vina Meliana, M.M., focused on grant financial management, particularly budgeting and expenditure reporting. She emphasized that transparent and accountable financial management is a determining factor in the successful implementation of grant programs. Vina explained how to develop a realistic budget, ensure proportional contributions between universities and partners, and comply with fund usage guidelines from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.

Both speakers facilitated an interactive Q&A session, allowing participants to directly consult on proposal challenges and financial reporting technicalities. The webinar is expected to serve as an essential resource for UNDIRA lecturers in preparing competitive and practical proposals for future grant applications.