ANGIN Internship: Kampus Merdeka Program

ANGIN (Angel Investment Network Indonesia) is one of the industries in Indonesia that support this program by cooperating with universities to provide internship opportunities for students. There are 19 apprentices named ANGIN Internship Program (AIP), they are from 17 different cities and 15 different universities. This program has been running for two months and will end on December 24, 2021.

In ANGIN Internship Program (AIP), all interns have been working and participated in several projects such as Kedaireka, DFAT, Tanoto, and INTRA. AIP Interns gained a lot of new skills in writing, analyzing data and communication strategy. Within this program they also got new knowledge and networking for their future career ahead.

In a fast-paced world, Generation Z must be able to keep up with technological changes, therefore they must compete with each other to collaborate and take advantage of increasing their knowledge and competence. The lack of opportunity to meet face to face due to the outbreak, especially in schools and workplaces, makes us unable to communicate effectively. Understanding this, the Minister of Education and Culture, Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, Nadiem Anwar Makarim decided to run the Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program in a various forms including internship program, as a form of government assistance for students quality growth. In particular, this internship program will guide students in understanding the work environment system and prepare them for the work environment in the future.

Wirausaha Hijau: New Program Launched by ANGIN

About Wirausaha Hijau Program

Supported by Ford Foundation and the Ministry of Home Affairs Republic of Indonesia, ANGIN is proud to launch the “Wirausaha Hijau” program. The program aims to unlock and accelerate growth for early-stage Indonesian entrepreneurs by enhancing access to impact investment coupled with 1-on-1 mentorship with value chain experts.

Over the course of 12 months, selected entrepreneurs will get access to funding from trusted investors, structured mentorship from experts and practitioners, as well as access to partnership networks as needed. Wirausaha Hijau targets entrepreneurs who are at the post proof-of-concept stage and have innovative solutions to solve cross-cutting challenges in the agriculture, agroforestry, and food systems value chain.

Event Recap

Wirausaha Hijau program was officially launched on Wednesday the 6th of October 2021. The launching event was held online and featured welcome speeches from key stakeholders, namely Alexander Irwan (Director of Ford Foundation), Sri Purwaningsih (Secretary of Directorate General of Regional Development at Ministry of Home Affairs), and Director of ANGIN Foundation, Saskia Tjokro.

Event audiences gained valuable insights from the two panel discussions that boasts key stakeholders Ahmad Dading (Director for SME and Cooperative Development at BAPPENAS/Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning), M. Pradana Indraputra (Special Staff of National Entrepreneurship Development at Minister of Investment/BKPM), Diva Tanzil (Sustainable Finance Consultant at Rabo Foundation), and outstanding start-ups and entrepreneurs; Dien Wong (PasarMikro), Natalia Rialucky (TaniHub), and Rendria Labde (Magalarva). 

The panel discussions tackled a variety of topics from the current state of the investment and regulatory ecosystem in Indonesia, to the journey and challenges faced by entrepreneurs and impact investors, followed by a presentation by ANGIN’s Impact Investment Lead, Benedikta Atika on the program mechanism and call for proposal.

What’s Next?

The event was just a kick-start to the exciting activities to come. ANGIN is currently calling for applications from entrepreneurs, and are keen to engage with potential investors and other partners to collaborate!

Evo & Co. Secures Seed Funding from ANGO Ventures

Evo & Co, Indonesia’s leading group of brands that focuses on providing solutions to end plastic pollution secures an undisclosed amount of seed funding from ANGO Ventures. ANGO Ventures is an early-stage venture capital led by one of ANGIN’s clients, Mariko Asmara. The seed funding will be used for working capital purposes. 

Founded in 2016, Evo & Co. began with groundbreaking innovation from seaweed called Ello Jello edible cup, produced by their first brand, Evoware. After winning numerous awards and gaining demands, Evo & Co. determined to expand the business by offering a wider range of solutions, which were marketed under their second brand Evoworld. Under the leadership of CEO and founder, David Christian who was also featured as Forbes 30 under 30, Evo & Co. is also actively promoting sustainable lifestyle through our collaborative movement: Rethink Campaign.

Find out more about Evo & Co and visit their website www.rethink-plastic.com

About ANGO Ventures

ANGO ventures is a venture capital company that focuses on businesses that have social impact and profitability. The founders are notable entrepreneurs and investors, Mariko Asmaraand  Andy Gozali.

In 2015, she stepped down as CEO at JAC Recruitment and embarked on her angel investing journey. Six months later, she made her first investment in an Indian women’s safety app and co-founded Ango Ventures, a venture capital firm. Currently, Mariko Asmara took on the role of President at JAC Recruitment.

Get to know more about ANGO Ventures and visit their website here