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The 7th Agricultural Innovation and Technology Competition (AITeC) at Jember State Polytechnic has solidified its position as a premier international platform for agricultural innovation, drawing participants from multiple countries to compete in various categories including the highlighted Coffee Bean Sorting competition.
Polije Director Saiful Anwar emphasized the event’s broader significance, stating, “AITeC serves as a crucial ecosystem for innovation and collaboration, not just a competition.”
He further explained that categories like coffee bean sorting address critical industry needs while “encouraging participants to understand international quality standards.”
The competition featured diverse categories spanning cultivation technology, post-harvest processing, and AI applications in agriculture. The international participation created a dynamic environment for cross-cultural knowledge exchange and practical solution development for global agricultural challenges.
The event’s vibrant atmosphere reflected its growing global stature, with enthusiastic engagement from both domestic and international contenders. This international dimension enhances the competition’s relevance to worldwide agricultural development needs and market demands.
Looking ahead, Anwar expressed his vision for the competition’s impact, stating, “We aim for AITeC to cultivate a generation of young agricultural innovators who are courageous in innovation and competitive in the global arena.”
The event continues to drive agricultural advancement while strengthening Polije’s reputation as a world-class vocational institution addressing global food security challenges.