BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Students from the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) have once again achieved a proud accomplishment. The Snailly Labs team from the Codelabs Division has been officially selected as a semifinalist in the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2026 global technology innovation competition organized by Microsoft. This prestigious competition brings together the best student teams from various countries who present solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI) to address global challenges.
This year’s Imagine Cup features two competition tracks: “Launch Path” and “Scale Path,” designed to support startups and students according to their development stage. A total of 22 teams were selected as semifinalists for Imagine Cup 2026, consisting of 13 Scale Path teams, 9 Launch Path teams, and the Snailly Labs UNIKOM team was selected as one of the Launch Path semifinalists. In the next stage, all semifinalist teams will receive intensive mentoring, technical guidance, and direct access to industry experts and global venture professionals. The jury will then select the best teams to advance to the World Championship and compete on the international stage. In this semifinal stage, the pitching session is scheduled for April 7, 2026, while the announcement of the teams advancing to the next stage is planned for late spring to early summer 2026.
Snailly Labs, a team from the UNIKOM Codelabs Division, presented an innovative adaptive content filtering solution that allows parents and educational institutions to determine digital content safety standards relevant to the development of children aged 5 to 14 years. Unlike conventional parental control systems, the developed solution prioritizes a contextual, transparent, and customizable AI-based approach tailored to the needs of each family and educational institution. With an inclusive design, multilingual support, and a human-in-the-loop approach, this platform allows parents and educational institutions to define digital content safety standards in a more relevant and participatory manner.
The Snailly Labs UNIKOM team consists of students from various study programs at UNIKOM, namely Ariq Hikari Hidayat from the Informatics Engineering study program, Muhammad Favian Jiwani from the Informatics Engineering study program, Raditya Aryabudhi Ramadhan from the Informatics Engineering study program, and Regia Qolbu Rivita Atmowidjaja from the Information Systems study program, who collaborated in developing this technological innovation.
Successfully reaching the semifinal stage is proof of UNIKOM students’ capacity to integrate research, technological innovation, and social awareness into one sustainable solution. This event not only provides global recognition but also opens access to a world-class technology ecosystem, including support from AI leaders, startup operators, and venture professionals. In addition, the team has the opportunity to refine their product for the market and prepare for the next stage of the competition.
The Head of the Codelabs Division, Dian Dharmayanti, S.T., M.Kom., expressed her hope that the Snailly Labs team can optimize access to modern infrastructure and expert guidance so that this platform can truly become a new standard for inclusive digital content security. “Hopefully, this international experience will inspire the team to not only stop at the competition, but to continue transforming this research innovation into a real solution that protects children around the world in a sustainable manner,” she concluded. Through this achievement, UNIKOM once again reaffirms its commitment to nurturing young innovators who are not only technically proficient but also capable of delivering real solutions for the global community. The next phase of the World Championship is now the focus of Snailly Labs’ efforts to bring honor to Indonesia on the global technology stage. (Directorate of Hms & Pro).
