Matangi Bali Initiative – New Energy Nexus Indonesia

Program

Matangi Bali Initiative

Youth, women and Balinese community-led clean energy and climate entrepreneurship

About

“Matangi” meaning “to awaken” captures the spirit of revival and the symbiotic relationship between Balinese communities and nature. The project was set up to address the urgent need for inclusive, community-based climate solutions in Bali. Grounded in findings from our 2023-24 baseline study, we identified significant barriers faced by women entrepreneurs particularly around access to business skills, support networks, and funding. Originally launched as the ‘Bali Women Climate Entrepreneurs’ initiative, Matangi has since evolved to also scout and support youth and broader community innovators who are committed to advancing climate solutions in Bali.

Designed to support community-driven youth and women entrepreneurs in creating community-based climate solutions, the initiative provides training, capacity building, mentorship, and ecosystem support. The goal is to empower them as leaders in climate innovation and drivers of sustainable change within their communities in Bali. This initiative is led by New Energy Nexus Indonesia as part of the Bali Net Zero Emission Coalition, in collaboration with the CAST Foundation, IESR, and WRI Indonesia. The coalition is supported by ClimateWorks Foundation and ViriyaENB.

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Program impact

9

seminars conducted with 320+ attendees

240

+

entrepreneurs supported through skill-building workshops (130+ women, 160+ youth)

7

academic partners engaged

45

community and strategic partners

2

early-stage startups supported through pilot projects

*Impact in numbers

9

seminars conducted with 320+ attendees

240

+

entrepreneurs supported through skill-building workshops (130+ women, 160+ youth)

7

academic partners engaged

45

community and strategic partners

2

early-stage startups supported through pilot projects

*Impact in numbers

Program benefits:

The key components of the Matangi initiative to empower women and youth founders to lead climate action through entrepreneurship.

Online bootcamp

Business training & seminars

Personalized mentorship

Matangi bhumi lestari

Online bootcamp

A beginner-friendly, self-paced course to help women and youth turn climate-focused ideas into viable businesses.

Flexible learning format
Focused on local climate challenges
Foundations of green entrepreneurship

Online bootcamp

Business training & seminars

Personalized mentorship

Matangi bhumi lestari

Business training & seminars

Tailored business support for early-stage climate entrepreneurs in Bali.

Skill-building seminars on clean energy and climate entrepreneurship
In collaboration with local universities and institutions

Online bootcamp

Business training & seminars

Personalized mentorship

Matangi bhumi lestari

Personalized mentorship

1-on-1 mentoring tailored to each startup’s readiness and needs.

Guidance on business models, product development, marketing communications, human resources, and finance

Online bootcamp

Business training & seminars

Personalized mentorship

Matangi bhumi lestari

Matangi bhumi lestari

A 6-week intensive, in collaboration with the local government to help aspiring entrepreneurs understand local energy challenges and build solutions.

Develop and validate ideas
Support in creating early-stage prototypes

Online Bootcamp

Free access to the course

4 hours, self-paced with modules:
Ideating climate-based entrepreneurship
Defining your business value proposition
Designing a business roadmap
Developing a business proposal

Learning materials

Access to course videos and reading materials.

Progress tracking

We help you monitor your learning journey.

Certification

Receive a course completion certificate.

Bootcamp mentors

Marilyn has a Master’s in Engineering Management and Business Administration from the University of Technology Sydney. Through her leadership Leastric delivered award-winning energy management solutions, earning the “Best Energy Management Solutions 2022” title from APAC Insider.

Marilyn Parhusip – CEO, Leastric

Nafi has a Master of Engineering graduate from the Surabaya Institute of Technology and is a LPDP scholar, she founded Crustea in 2021 to support shrimp farmers through renewable energy innovation. Crustea won 2nd place at the APEC Catalyst Pitch Competition 2023.

Roikhanatun Nafi’ah – CEO & Founder, Crusteа

Nabila, is a Bioengineering graduate from the Bandung Institute of Technology. She plays a key role in conserving blue carbon ecosystems to help mitigate climate change.

Nabila Putri Safira – Group Business Manager, Carbon Ethics

Rifqi is an MBA graduate from SBM ITB. He drives impactful waste management solutions. Under his leadership, the company won Champion 1 at Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solutions 2022 and represented Indonesia at APEC Digital Innovation 2024 in Taiwan.

Muhammad Rifqi Al-Ghifari – Chief Business Officer, Banana & Partners

Smart Energy Lab mentors

Avi Wulandari

Founder and Director at Marvy

Benz Yaputra

Accountant | Financial & Investment Advisor at The Little Advisors Company

Dea Gendyna

Founder and Organization Development Consultant & Project Advisor at Oaks Co.

Dias Widya

Country Finance Manager at PT. IDP Consulting Indonesia

Eko Prasetyo

Head of Communication at Ninja Express

Ika Nurfitriani Listyanti

Human Capital Business Partner at PT. XL Axiata Tbk

Kenny Dewi Juwita

Customer & Human Exp. Consultant

Mike Helde

Global VP Finance at Eureka AI

Ryan Riyadi

Corporate Development Manager at Waresix

Samuel Kertesz

Merger & Acquisition Officer at Parkwind International

Stefanie Irma

Co-Founder of DishServe

Tabitha Audrey

AVP Growth at Lamudi.co.id

Yusfani Maruf

Head of Human Capital at PT Berlian Sistem Informasi

PARTNERS & collaborators

Meet the changemakers

Here are some of the youth and women climate entrepreneurs we’re supporting in Bali. You could be next!

Tasya, Co-Founder of Biorock Indonesia, restores coral reefs using solar-powered tech driven by a vision for future generations to experience thriving marine life.

Alfina, CEO of Griya Luhu, leads Bali’s digital waste bank, transforming waste management with biopores, education, and strong community partnerships.

Ima Rida co-founded Magi Farms to fight food waste with Black Soldier Fly larvae, turning trash into compost and climate action.

This 6-week program empowers youth and women entrepreneurs to build sustainable tourism and energy solutions across Bali.

Write to us

indonesia.pm@newenergynexus.com