Bvarta Wins Two Awards at Indonesia–Japan Fast Track Pitch 2025

PT Bhumi Varta Technology (Bvarta) was honored with two prestigious awards at the Indonesia–Japan Fast Track Pitch 2025, held on February 12, 2026, at the Fairmont Jakarta. Bvarta claimed First Place in the WILLER Owner Challenge and also received the Audience Award for its innovative solution presentation. The Fast Track Pitch is a competitive platform for startups from Indonesia and ASEAN to showcase strategic solutions addressing challenges faced by major corporations. The 2025 event was attended by Akimasa Akazawa, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry; Mitsuru Myochin, Chargé d’Affaires of the Japanese Embassy in Indonesia; and Hans Lukiman, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN). It was organized by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, in collaboration with strategic Indonesian partners and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. Finalists presented solutions to business challenges posed by leading companies, including Bakrie Group, Deltamas, Lippo Malls Indonesia, NTT East, and WILLER, demonstrating the innovative capabilities of startups in driving industry transformation.

WILLER Showcases Real-World Industry Challenges on the Innovation Stage

As the Challenge Owner, WILLER, a Japanese mobility solutions company specializing in next-generation public transportation and Mobility as a Service (MaaS), leverages its expertise in technology-driven integrated transportation ecosystems to advance smarter, more connected, and sustainable urban mobility. Through the Fast Track Pitch competition, WILLER spotlights pressing industry challenges, including last-mile connectivity, sustainable urban mobility, and delivering safe and comfortable travel experiences. Finalists are invited to present innovative and practical solutions that address WILLER’s operational needs while contributing to the broader goal of creating accessible, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation systems.

Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility with Location-Based Technology

PT Bhumi Varta Technology (Bvarta) presented a comprehensive, data-driven framework aimed at optimizing last-mile connectivity and supporting scalable Mobility as a Service (MaaS) implementation in Indonesia. Bvarta’s proposal includes identifying and recommending virtual stop points through spatial and mobility analysis, leveraging machine learning models to predict demand using historical passenger flows and mobility patterns, developing a localized application tailored to user behavior in Indonesia, and integrating with the broader transportation ecosystem for seamless multimodal connectivity. By combining geospatial intelligence with predictive analytics, Bvarta provides a practical and forward-looking roadmap to advance sustainable urban mobility. Founded by Martyn Terpilowski, Bvarta is a geospatial analytics and location-based technology startup dedicated to helping businesses optimize operations. Through its flagship platform, LOKASI, the company enables organizations to accelerate expansion and drive meaningful digital transformation across industries.

JETRO and ASEAN Companies Collaborate to Address Real-World Business Challenges

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), together with its partner organizations, serves as a vital bridge connecting large corporations with startups offering innovative solutions. The Fast Track Pitch provides a collaborative platform that enables direct interaction between corporations and startups, fostering concrete and sustainable opportunities for partnership. During the event, JETRO highlighted its experience in facilitating collaborations between Japanese corporations and ASEAN startups, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening cross-border partnerships and nurturing a vibrant ecosystem for collaborative innovation.