PNM Mekaar customers' children win Madani Entrepreneurship Academy 2026

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) has announced the winners of the Madani Entrepreneurship Academy (MEA) 2026 Demo Day held in Malang. The competition featured ten finalists, all of whom are children of PNM Mekaar scholarship recipients, following a four-week online mentorship program.

Kayla Aprilia from Bangka Belitung secured first place with her business, Skay Soufflecake. Kesya Deswita Sari from Magelang took second place with Cascara Tea, and Talitha Maritza Rafa Hendrian from Cirebon earned third place with Moringo Bomboloni.

The program provided participants with training in Business Model Canvas development, prototyping, brand identity, and pricing strategies. The finalists represented various regions, including Semarang, Surabaya, Ambon, Bekasi, Probolinggo, Medan, and Yogyakarta. Business ideas ranged from food and beverages to upcycled crafts, such as tea made from coffee husks and products made from recycled denim and scrap fabric.