Tuban, Indonesia – Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic Institute (IAINU) Tuban has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing its international presence by participating in the International CEO Talks, MoU Signing, and Startup Innovation Forum 2026, hosted by Universitas Islam Malang (UNISMA) in collaboration with the Higher Education Institution of Nahdlatul Ulama (LPTNU PWNU East Java) on July 10, 2026. Representing the university, Rector Prof. Dr. M. Syamsul Huda, M.Fil.I attended the event alongside Jamal Ghofir, M.A., Vice Rector for Cooperation and Student Affairs. Their participation reflects IAINU Tuban's strategic efforts to expand international partnerships while accelerating its transformation into an entrepreneurial university. The forum brought together academics, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and international experts to discuss innovative strategies for strengthening entrepreneurship within higher education institutions. Under the theme "Creating University Start-Ups to Strengthen Entrepreneurship of NU Higher Education Institutions for Better Contribution to SDGs Programs," the event emphasized the importance of innovation, research commercialization, technology development, and sustainable collaboration in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Distinguished international speakers included Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hendro Wicaksono from Constructor University Bremen (Germany), Dorotheus Wisman, Founder and CEO of Wise Use International B.V. (The Netherlands), Guido Lassally, CEO of Tauros Media Nederland B.V., and Jeroen Rijnenberg, President Director of the Sustainable Business Development and Innovation Center. Throughout the discussions, participants explored various approaches to fostering university-based startups, strengthening innovation ecosystems, commercializing research outcomes, and building stronger partnerships between universities and global industries. These discussions highlighted the evolving role of higher education institutions as drivers of economic growth, technological innovation, and community development. For IAINU Tuban, participation in this international forum represents an important milestone in broadening institutional networks and gaining valuable insights into developing a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. The university recognizes that modern higher education must not only produce academically qualified graduates but also cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, creativity, and the capacity to generate sustainable employment opportunities through innovation and knowledge-based enterprises. The forum also opened opportunities for IAINU Tuban to further develop its innovation centers, student business incubation programs, applied research initiatives, and international collaborations in education, research, and community engagement. By actively engaging in international forums such as this, IAINU Tuban continues to strengthen its vision of becoming a globally connected Islamic higher education institution that promotes academic excellence, impactful research, entrepreneurship, and community service while upholding the values of Ahlussunnah wal Jama'ah and the traditions of Nahdlatul Ulama.