Poposoap Showcased a Complete Solar-Powered Water Garden at the Global Connect Show @ IFA 2026

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Poposoap brought a complete DIY water-garden experience to Global Connect Show @ IFA 2026, demonstrating how different water-feature products can work together to create an attractive, functional outdoor water garden with straightforward installation and a high degree of customization.

The water garden brought together a pond, a solar fountain pump, and a solar waterfall pump kit into one integrated outdoor setup. Poposoap used the installation to demonstrate how users can move from an empty outdoor space to a complete water-garden scene through a flexible, DIY-friendly approach. The display also drew interest from international media attending GCS @ IFA 2026, which brought together more than 50 brands and around 200 media representatives and KOLs. Attending media came from markets including the United States, Germany, France and Spain. The Berlin showcase also built on Poposoap's earlier participation in Global Connect Show Shenzhen in June, where the brand showcased its solar-powered water-feature solutions and received the Best of GCS 2026 Award.

The installation journey began with Poposoap's Rigid Preformed Plastic Pond. As the name suggests, the pond is pre-shaped, which means users don't have to worry about cutting, folding or shaping flexible liners to build a pond from scratch. Users can simply excavate an area that matches the pond's shape and place it into position. Its rigid structure helps maintain its shape under water pressure, while built-in planting zones make it easier to create a more natural pond ecosystem.

Bringing the pond to life was Poposoap's Solar Fountain Pump. The system is solar-powered and supported by a rechargeable battery backup, while its flexible configuration allows users to introduce movement, natural sound and different fountain patterns without relying on complicated outdoor electrical installation. The battery backup helps extend operation beyond periods of direct sunlight, including during cloudy conditions and into the evening. The pump also enhances the overall pond experience by creating a more inviting environment for birds and other wildlife.

Poposoap's Solar Waterfall Kit completed the setup, transforming the simple pond into a more immersive water feature. In addition to adding moving water and natural sound, the kit provides circulation and filtration, reducing the need for users to source and assemble multiple separate components when creating a complete waterfall system.

Ruby Ling, CEO of Poposoap, said, "We want to make water gardening easier for everyone. Water gardening shouldn't feel complicated. We want to remove the practical barriers that can make people hesitate to create their own water features, while giving them the flexibility to build something that fits their space."

Poposoap officially expanded into the European market in March 2026, entering the U.K. and Germany. The move builds on its growing international recognition, including a French Design Award, while its 40W Filtration Fountain was nominated for the 2026 German Innovation Award. Poposoap's appearance at GCS @ IFA 2026 this September marks another step in its European expansion and growing engagement with consumers, international media and the broader water-gardening community.

About Poposoap
Poposoap is a garden water-feature brand providing modular solutions for ponds, fountains, waterfalls, filtration and outdoor water gardens. Inspired by nature, Poposoap focuses on making water features simpler to install, easier to maintain and more accessible for everyday users. Through solar-powered and eco-conscious solutions where applicable, the brand helps users create tranquil, sustainable and wildlife-friendly outdoor spaces. For more information, visit www.poposoapsolar.com.

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Poposoap Showcased a Complete Solar-Powered Water Garden at the Global Connect Show @ IFA 2026

- 'MAJU:ON Hackathon', a startup idea competition for Indonesian youth, held in Jakarta on November 11-12

- Seeking innovative business ideas in areas including AI agent development and energy efficiency

- Six outstanding teams to receive continued support, from startup training to investor connections

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Innovation E&S is continuing its program for a second year to identify promising business ideas in artificial intelligence transformation (AX) and energy, while helping young Indonesians build entrepreneurial skills.

SK Innovation E&S announced that it hosted the 'MAJU:ON Hackathon', a startup idea competition for Indonesian university students, on November 11–12 at Le Meridien Jakarta.

'MAJU:ON' is a program launched last year by SK Innovation E&S in partnership with UD Impact, a South Korean ESG solutions company, to support young entrepreneurs in Indonesia.

In the program's inaugural year, 220 teams applied. After a 10-month journey, three outstanding teams were selected. Last September, the teams visited Korea, where they had the opportunity to network with energy and environmental experts and explore the startup ecosystem in Busan. Ali Andika Wardhana, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Seoul, also met with the teams in Busan to offer his encouragement.

The hackathon marked the first event of MAJU:ON's second year, with the program expanding in scope and scale. While last year's program focused solely on energy and the environment, this year's program has broadened its scope to include AI. Around 300 teams applied, reflecting greater interest than in the program's inaugural year.

Thirty Indonesian university student teams took part in the hackathon. Their business ideas spanned AX—including AI agent development and AI-powered workflow automation—as well as energy solutions such as energy efficiency and distributed energy.

On the first day, participants took part in training sessions on refining business ideas, analyzing customers, developing global investor relations (IR) decks, and strengthening their presentation skills. Team presentations and judging took place on the second day. The judging panel evaluated each team's business feasibility, capabilities and other criteria before selecting the leading teams in each category.

A total of six outstanding teams were selected, with first-, second-, and third-place teams chosen in both the AX and energy categories. The top awards in the respective categories went to team 'Orbitani', whose platform uses AI to analyze satellite data and recommend the best crops for local conditions and soil characteristics, and team 'Little Mermaids', whose system monitors water temperature, salinity and oxygen levels at different depths to automatically identify optimal locations for shellfish farms.

Over the next year, the six selected teams will receive support throughout the startup journey. This will include training in entrepreneurship, business management and AI; networking opportunities with key Indonesian government officials and energy experts; and opportunities to connect with venture capital (VC) investors.

"This event is a starting point for discovering young people's ideas on AI transformation and energy challenges—issues that are drawing attention around the world—and helping them develop those ideas into viable businesses," said Choi Eun-jung, head of the Sustainability Management Team at SK Innovation E&S. "We will continue working to strengthen Indonesia's youth startup ecosystem and expand cooperation between Korea and Indonesia."

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SK Innovation E&S to Nurture Young Entrepreneurs in Indonesia's AI and Energy Sectors

SK Innovation E&S to Nurture Young Entrepreneurs in Indonesia's AI and Energy Sectors