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🇫🇯 FROM MATUKU TO THE WORLD — AND BACK WITH BIGGER DREAMS! 🌏What happens when an island-grown idea gets the opportunity ...
16/10/2026

🇫🇯 FROM MATUKU TO THE WORLD — AND BACK WITH BIGGER DREAMS! 🌏

What happens when an island-grown idea gets the opportunity to shine on the global stage?

For Amelia East, Founder and Managing Director of Bluvolt Enterprise, it's been an incredible journey from Matuku Island in Fiji to the ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Global Grand Final in Singapore! 🇸🇬

And she's returned home with more than just wonderful memories!

New ideas. New connections. New possibilities for Matuku!

During her time in Singapore, Amelia:

🌱 Explored Sentosa Island, gathering inspiration for Bluvolt's sustainable tourism concept back home in Matuku.

🐟 Connected with the founder of a Singapore-based aquaculture technology company to explore smart farming solutions suited to Matuku's tropical environment.

🌿 Built networks with innovators from Asia-Pacific and Africa, opening doors for future collaboration on seaweed farming and bioplastics, including potential learning visits to the Philippines.

For Amelia, one of her proudest moments was standing on the global stage knowing that the voice of her remote island community was being heard.

"Local knowledge combined with sustainable science is powerful enough to lead global conversations."

Her journey is a reminder that our island communities are not just experiencing the impacts of climate change — they also hold the knowledge, creativity and potential to lead climate solutions!

And to other aspiring innovators, particularly our women and young people in rural and maritime communities, Amelia has this message:

✨ "Do not let geographic distance or a lack of initial capital make you feel your idea is too small."

👏 Vinaka vakalevu, Amelia! We're incredibly proud of your journey and excited about what lies ahead for Bluvolt and the people of Matuku.

At The Extraordinaires Fiji, we're proud to support homegrown innovators through ClimateLaunchpad Fiji, helping turn local ideas into opportunities for sustainable businesses and communities.

🇫🇯 From Matuku to Singapore — and now, as Amelia puts it, "more to ground works!" 💪

Look where a Fiji-grown idea can take you! 🇫🇯✈️🌏A few months ago, Grace Ligairi was pitching EcoManifold as part of Clim...
22/09/2026

Look where a Fiji-grown idea can take you! 🇫🇯✈️🌏

A few months ago, Grace Ligairi was pitching EcoManifold as part of ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026.

On 11 September, she was in Singapore, representing Fiji as one of our Top 3 finalists at the ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific Regional Finals. 🌱👏

And what an experience!

Grace joined climate entrepreneurs from across Asia-Pacific, sharing ideas, making connections and seeing first-hand the incredible range of businesses being developed to tackle climate and sustainability challenges across our region.
Her own idea? Cassava. But probably not in the way you're thinking! 😄🌱

Through EcoManifold Energy, Grace is exploring the potential of Fijian cassava to produce bioethanol and sustainable aviation fuel — with an even bigger vision of creating opportunities for farmers, landowners, villages and young people across Fiji and, eventually, the wider Pacific.

What we love about Grace's journey is that it is also a reminder that our climate solutions don't always have to come from somewhere else.

Sometimes they can start right here at home, with the resources around us, an idea worth exploring and someone willing to take that first step. 🇫🇯

Grace puts it simply:
“If you don't start, you'll never know your potential.”
And we couldn't agree more. 💚

Vinaka Grace for flying the Fiji flag in Singapore, and congratulations to Team EcoManifold! 👏🇫🇯

We hope her journey encourages a few more Fijian innovators sitting on an idea to think...
Why not mine? 🌱

20/08/2026

Recently, our Extraordinaires directors Palinda, Nanise and Alisi joined fellow mentors, entrepreneurs and partners for the official launch of the Fiji Innovation Hub and its inaugural Showcase at the Reserve Bank of Fiji.

For us, the Hub represents more than a physical space. It is about creating stronger connections and pathways for ideas, entrepreneurs and businesses to grow.

Extraordinaires is contributing at different points along that journey — as Fiji National Lead for ClimateLaunchpad, supporting emerging climate innovators, and as part of The Forge Pacific team delivering Catalyst 150 in partnership with the Reserve Bank of Fiji.

Catalyst 150 is currently working with 20 growth-oriented MSMEs, strengthening business readiness, coaching and mentoring, peer-to-peer learning, investment readiness and pathways to alternative finance and scaling.

And this Friday, Fiji’s top three ClimateLaunchpad founders take their own next step, pitching at the Asia-Pacific Regional Semi-Finals. 🌏

Different businesses. Different stages. One growing ecosystem.

Innovation needs more than a good idea — it needs the right people, spaces, networks and pathways around it.

We’re excited to be contributing alongside the many people and organisations helping build those pathways in Fiji.

Congratulations to our ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 Top 3!What an inspiring evening at the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji National ...
09/08/2026

Congratulations to our ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 Top 3!

What an inspiring evening at the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji National Finals!

Four committed founders stepped forward to pitch innovative climate businesses across blue economy solutions, sustainable aviation fuel, climate-smart beekeeping and waste-to-energy.

And we are thrilled to announce our winners:

🥇 Amelia East Sokowasa – Bluvolt Enterprise
🥈 Zeenat Khan – EcoWaste Energy Solutions
🥉 Grace Ligairi – EcoManifold

🌟 Consolation Award: Jasnita Ali – Natures Farm Fresh Supplies

A huge congratulations to all four founders, and a very big vinaka vakalevu to our four National Jurors — Jean Tikaram, Iosefo Koroidimuri, Steve Cordeiro and Chris Vanualailai — for volunteering their time, asking the tough questions and offering valuable encouragement and feedback.

Next stop: Asia-Pacific Regional Finals — 11 September 2026!

Amelia, Zeenat and Grace will now continue working with our National Leads and Pacific Regional Trainer Josua Mateiwai as they strengthen their pitches for the regional stage.

And the journey gets even bigger after that.

🌏 The ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final will be held in Singapore on 14 October 2026, where Fiji’s No. 1 will attend and participate in person.

To Jasnita, congratulations on reaching Fiji’s final four and for the passion and commitment you’ve shown throughout the journey.

And to our Top 3 — Fiji is cheering you on! 🇫🇯


Palinda Erasito Kaitu'u Di Tui Masau Vero Nika Alisi Lutu

🚀 Tonight’s the Night!The ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Finals are finally here! Over the past few weeks, our foun...
07/08/2026

🚀 Tonight’s the Night!

The ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Finals are finally here!

Over the past few weeks, our founders have been working closely with coaches and mentors to refine their business ideas, strengthen their climate impact, and prepare to pitch innovative solutions to some of Fiji’s and the Pacific’s most pressing climate challenges.

As we count down to tonight’s Finals, we’d like to share a message from someone who stood exactly where this year’s finalists stand today.

🌏 Maracava Ben Apen*sa, founder of Via Aqua, represented Fiji at the 2025 ClimateLaunchpad Asia Pacific Regional Finals and later attended the ClimateLaunchpad Global Finals in Vienna.

Looking back, Ben says he almost didn’t apply.

“I initially hesitated, but after learning more about ClimateLaunchpad, I realised it was the right platform to test my idea, strengthen it and take it to the next level.”

Reflecting on his journey, he shared:

“ClimateLaunchpad has been life-changing for me, my startup and my family.”

Today, he has one simple message for this year’s finalists:

“Trust in your idea. The sky is just the beginning—not the limit.” 💚

That’s what ClimateLaunchpad is all about—helping local entrepreneurs transform bold climate ideas into businesses with the potential to create meaningful impact, not only for Fiji, but for the Pacific and beyond.

To all of our finalists pitching tonight: enjoy the experience, believe in yourselves, and remember that tonight is only the beginning of your ClimateLaunchpad journey.

👏 Vinaka vakalevu to Ben for inspiring this year’s cohort, and to our Pacific Regional Trainer Josua Mateiwai, our National Leads, coaches, mentors Palinda Erasito Kaitu'u, Vero Nika, Di Tui Masau and Alisi Lutu, jurors, and the ClimateLaunchpad Global Team for continuing to invest in climate innovation across Fiji and the Pacific.

🌱 Good luck to all our finalists—we’ll be cheering you on tonight!

🐝 Road to the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National FinalsMeet another of our inspiring finalists!🌼 Jasnita AliFounder – N...
05/08/2026

🐝 Road to the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Finals

Meet another of our inspiring finalists!

🌼 Jasnita Ali

Founder – Nature’s Farm Fresh Supplies
📍 Ba, Fiji

Jasnita is proving that climate action can also create new business opportunities.

Her startup is transforming surplus raw honey into premium medicinal-grade wellness products, helping increase the value of local honey while supporting sustainable beekeeping, biodiversity and stronger livelihoods for farming communities.

Through scientific beekeeping and technology, she’s showing that protecting pollinators and building profitable businesses can go hand in hand.

After completing the ClimateLaunchpad Bootcamp, Jasnita reflected:

“Learning how to structure my business model around measurable climate impact and understanding how sustainable apiculture directly feeds into biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and community livelihoods was my biggest takeaway.”

She also shared how the programme changed her perspective:

“Nature’s Farm Fresh Supplies isn’t just about producing local honey and value-added bee products. It’s about leading a climate-smart, pollinator-focused innovation that proves ecology and business viability go hand in hand.”

We love seeing entrepreneurs like Jasnita creating solutions that protect our environment while building stronger, more resilient businesses for Fiji.

👏 Best of luck, Jasnita, as you prepare to pitch at the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Finals this Friday!

Road to ClimateLaunchpad 2026 National Finals Meet another of our inspiring finalists!🎓 Ilimou Roqorai📍 Nakawaga, Mali, ...
04/08/2026

Road to ClimateLaunchpad 2026 National Finals

Meet another of our inspiring finalists!

🎓 Ilimou Roqorai

📍 Nakawaga, Mali, Macuata

Ilimou is a final-year University of the South Pacific student and one of the youngest founders in this year’s ClimateLaunchpad Fiji cohort.

Inspired by his home and the challenges facing our islands, Ilimou’s startup idea is centred on promoting sustainability across Fiji’s smaller islands through community workshops and climate awareness, encouraging people to become part of the solution.

His message is simple but powerful:

“Global warming is real, and it starts with us. If we want change, we first must change.”

After completing the ClimateLaunchpad Bootcamp, Ilimou shared:

“My biggest takeaway was learning how to turn an idea into a business with real climate impact. The mentors challenged me to think more deeply about my customers, my business model, and how to communicate my solution clearly.”

He added:

“The Bootcamp has given me more confidence in my innovation and a clearer direction for taking it forward.”

We love seeing young people from communities across Fiji—including Vanua Levu—stepping forward with bold ideas and a passion to create positive change.

🌏 This Friday, Ilimou will join eight other founders at the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Finals, pitching climate innovations that have the potential to create lasting environmental, social and economic impact.

👏 Vinaka, Ilimou! We’re proud to be part of your journey and wish you all the very best for the National Finals.

Road to the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Finals!The countdown is on! This Friday evening, nine incredible founder...
04/08/2026

Road to the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Finals!

The countdown is on!

This Friday evening, nine incredible founders will pitch their climate innovation business ideas at the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Finals, competing for the opportunity to represent Fiji on the next stage of the world’s largest green business ideas competition.

This year’s cohort is tackling some of the biggest challenges facing Fiji and the Pacific through innovations in:

🌱 Climate-smart farming
🌊 Blue Economy
💧 Water resilience
⚡ Renewable energy
♻️ Waste-to-energy & circular economy
🐝 Sustainable beekeeping
🏝️ Community sustainability

Today we’re introducing the first of our finalists…

🌊 Amelia East

Founder & Managing Director – Bluvolt Enterprise

Bluvolt Enterprise is developing solar-powered maritime solutions that help coastal communities transition towards a cleaner, more resilient Blue Economy.

After completing the ClimateLaunchpad Bootcamp, Amelia shared:

“The ClimateLaunchpad Bootcamp was a complete game-changer for me. My biggest takeaway was learning how to distill a complex, multi-layered climate solution into a clear, high-impact business model that truly resonates.”

“The Bootcamp completely refined how I view Bluvolt Enterprise—shifting our mindset from just a business idea to a scalable movement for climate action across the Pacific.”

👏 Vinaka, Amelia, for sharing your journey—and all the very best as you prepare to pitch this Friday!

Over the coming days we’ll continue introducing the rest of our finalists as we count down to the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji National Finals.

Stay tuned and help us celebrate the next generation of climate innovators from Fiji!

🌱 Big ideas. Bold entrepreneurs. A more climate-resilient future.As we head into the final evening of the ClimateLaunchp...
23/07/2026

🌱 Big ideas. Bold entrepreneurs. A more climate-resilient future.

As we head into the final evening of the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Bootcamp, we're celebrating an incredible few days of learning, collaboration and innovation.

Over the past three evenings, our entrepreneurs have been transforming bold ideas into stronger climate ventures—learning how to better understand their customers, refine their business models, strengthen their financials, communicate their climate impact and pitch with confidence.

This year's cohort is tackling a diverse range of climate challenges through innovations in:

🌱 Climate-smart agriculture
🐝 Sustainable beekeeping
🦐 Sustainable aquaculture
⚡ Renewable energy
♻️ Circular economy and waste-to-value solutions
🌊 Blue economy enterprises
💧 Water resilience
💻 Digital solutions for climate action

One of the highlights was hearing from Maracava Ben Apen*sa, whose ClimateLaunchpad journey—from Fiji to the Asia Pacific Regional Finals and the Global Finals in Vienna—showed our participants that world-class innovation can begin right here in the Pacific.

The excitement and confidence growing within this year's cohort has been inspiring to witness, and tonight we bring the Bootcamp to a close before continuing one-on-one mentoring over the coming weeks.

Next stop: ClimateLaunchpad Fiji National Finals on Friday, 7 August 2026!

Stay tuned—the best is yet to come!

🌏 The journey begins tonight!Today marks the start of the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Bootcamp.Over the next fou...
20/07/2026

🌏 The journey begins tonight!

Today marks the start of the ClimateLaunchpad Fiji 2026 National Bootcamp.

Over the next four evenings (20–23 July), Fiji's climate innovators will come together to learn, collaborate and strengthen their ideas before taking the next step towards the National Finals.

We're delighted to have Josua Mateiwai, ClimateLaunchpad's Pacific Trainer, leading this year's Bootcamp. As a proud Fijian who also coaches entrepreneurs in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, Josua brings regional expertise and a passion for helping innovators turn climate challenges into impactful business solutions.

This week is about more than building start-ups.

It's about building solutions for our communities, our environment and our future.

Good luck to all of this year's participants—we can't wait to see your ideas grow over the coming days.

🌱 Let's build the future together.

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