The Center for Regional Potential Studies and Community Empowerment (PDPM) at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) focuses on community empowerment and regional potential development. PDPM collaborates with local governments, the private sector, and various institutions to identify and leverage local potential while implementing community-based programs aimed at improving the socio-economic well-being of communities. Its mission is to promote sustainable development by optimizing local resources and capacities, ensuring that the benefits of development are distributed equitably across society.