Yayasan Sinergi Akuakultur Indonesia (YSAI)

What Yayasan Sinergi Akuakultur Indonesia (YSAI) does

Yayasan Sinergi Akuakultur Indonesia (YSAI) is a non-profit foundation (yayasan) founded in 2022 and headquartered in Bogor, West Java, that operates as a neutral intermediary in Indonesia's sustainable shrimp aquaculture sector. Its core service is the Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP), delivered operationally through the Aquaculture Improver Program (ASC-IP) in collaboration with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Through this program, YSAI helps shrimp farms in Situbondo, Probolinggo, and Tulungagung conduct GAP analyses, adopt better management practices, and complete ASC certifications, producing two certified farms to date (PT. Koyo Segoro Endah in 2023 and PT. Anugerah Berjaya in 2024) and engaging more than 1,000 farmers.

The organization's technology stack is process- and methodology-driven rather than software-driven: structured training curricula covering feeding, water quality, disease, biosecurity, and zonal management; climate-resilient and carbon-footprint-reduction frameworks; and certified farm-verification facilitation. Supporting service lines include research and field surveys, stakeholder coordination across government and industry associations, mangrove nursery and conservation activities, project management, and a Fishery Household Empowerment Program targeting women in aquaculture. The team is small — six core members led by Founder Pamudi and CEO Kenidas L. Taufik — with credentials spanning ISO 9001:2015 Lead Audit, aquatic resource management, microbiology, and East Java field operations.

YSAI's business model is grant- and project-funded nonprofit operations rather than commercial product sales. Revenue streams flow from project implementation and program management (likely restricted grants from funders such as Walton Family Foundation and Conservation International) and training/capacity-building services delivered alongside certified processors (PT. Panca Mitra Multiperdana, PT. Bumi Menara Internusa, PT. Sekar Bumi). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, including industry convenings such as the Tilapia Stakeholders Meeting 2025 and the Indonesia Aquafeed Conference 2026, designed to coordinate shrimp farmers, processors, government fisheries departments, and certification bodies around sustainable aquaculture outcomes.

Name

Yayasan Sinergi Akuakultur Indonesia (YSAI)

Legal name

Yayasan Sinergi Akuakultur Indonesia

Website

https://sinergiakuakultur.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yayasan Sinergi Akuakultur Indonesia (YSAI) is a Bogor-based non-profit foundation that facilitates better management practices and ASC certification for Indonesian shrimp farmers, coordinates stakeholders across processors, government, and certification bodies, and delivers training, research, and conservation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Improvement Services

NAICS

Aquaculture (11251)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFALAMAL

Seafood & Aquaculture Certification Services (MSC/ASC/BAP)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Certification Services (Organic, Non-GMO, etc.)

SECONDARYAFAEAAAC

Crustacean Farming (e.g., shrimp, prawns, crab)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Aquaculture (Fish & Shellfish Farming)

SECONDARYAFAEAAAM

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Aquaculture (Fish & Shellfish Farming)

Keywords

• Sustainable aquaculture
• Shrimp farming improvement
• ASC certification facilitation
• Aquaculture training services
• Climate-smart aquaculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogor

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project Implementation and Program Management: YSAI manages and implements aquaculture improvement projects in collaboration with international certification bodies (ASC), processors, and government agencies, likely funded through grants and project-based funding.
2. Training and Capacity Building Services: Provides training services on sustainable aquaculture practices including feeding management, water quality management, disease management, and biosecurity.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yayasan Sinergi Akuakultur Indonesia (YSAI) is a non-profit foundation that implements the Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) and the Aquaculture Improver Program (ASC-IP) to help Indonesian shrimp farms adopt better management practices and achieve ASC certification. The organization delivers GAP analysis, technical training on sustainable aquaculture methods, field verification, stakeholder coordination, conservation activities, and project management services for shrimp aquaculture improvement across Indonesia.

Product overview

Yayasan Sinergi Akuakultur Indonesia (YSAI) is a non-profit foundation offering a portfolio of aquaculture improvement services rather than a software product. The core offerings center on the Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) and the Aquaculture Improver Program (ASC-IP), which work together to help Indonesian shrimp farms achieve certification and adopt sustainable practices. Supporting these core programs are specialized services including research and field surveys, stakeholder coordination and facilitation, training resources, conservation activities, project management, and fishery household empowerment. The organization integrates climate-resilient strategies and climate-smart technologies throughout its service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP)
• Aquaculture Improver Program (ASC-IP)
• Research and Field Survey Services
• Coordination and Facilitation Services
• Resources and Training Services
• Conservation Activities
• Project Management Services
• Fishery Household Empowerment Program
• Carbon Footprint Reduction Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Two shrimp farms successfully earned ASC certification through the program: PT. Koyo Segoro Endah (2023) and PT. Anugerah Berjaya (2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASC – Aquaculture Stewardship CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSAI implements the ASC Aquaculture Improver Program (ASC-IP) to help farms achieve ASC certification. ASC is an international certification body for responsible aquaculture.
• ASTIN – Asosiasi Tambak IntensifcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of intensive shrimp pond operators that participates in YSAI's Aquaculture Improver Program, particularly in Situbondo.
• Baur ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in YSAI's network of aquaculture stakeholders.
• BMI – Bumi Menara InternusacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShrimp processor company involved in the Aquaculture Improver Program, sourcing from certified farms in Probolinggo.
• Conservation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational environmental organization focused on conservation, supporting sustainable aquaculture and mangrove conservation activities.
• Forum Udang Indonesia (FUI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational shrimp industry forum coordinating industry-wide efforts in sustainable shrimp farming in Indonesia.
• MICRA IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in YSAI's network supporting aquaculture improvement initiatives.
• Pemkab BanyuwangiminorOthersLocal government district administration in Banyuwangi collaborating on aquaculture development programs.
• Pemkab SitubondocoreOthersLocal government district administration in Situbondo actively involved in the Aquaculture Improver Program implementation.
• PMMP – PT. Panca Mitra MultiperdanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor shrimp processor involved in the kick-off meeting and program activities, sourcing from certified farms.
• SCI – Shrimp Club IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShrimp farmer cooperative established by YSAI's facilitation in Situbondo–Probolinggo region for knowledge sharing and collective certification efforts.
• Sekar BumicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShrimp processor company coordinating with YSAI on technical training delivery and farm verification processes.
• SWP – Shrimp Welfare ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on shrimp welfare standards in aquaculture operations.
• Think AquacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner coordinating with YSAI and ASC on GAP analysis training and farm improvement methodologies.
• YKI – Yayasan Konservasi IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesian conservation foundation collaborating on marine conservation and environmental initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WWF Indonesia: Runs sustainable aquaculture and fisheries programs in Indonesia, including shrimp commodity work and market transformation initiatives. Comparable as a large international conservation NGO working on Indonesian aquaculture sustainability, though WWF operates at far greater scale and broader scope.
• Solidaridad Network: International civil society organization running sustainable supply chain programs across commodities, including aquaculture in Southeast Asia. Comparable as a nonprofit that convenes supply chain actors and runs farmer capacity-building programs, though Solidaridad operates across multiple commodities and regions.
• Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC): International certification body that runs the ASC standard and the Aquaculture Improver Program (ASC-IP) which YSAI implements. Directly comparable as the standards-setter whose framework YSAI operationalizes on the ground; YSAI is essentially the local delivery partner for ASC's improvement methodology.
• IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative: Large international NGO convening public-private partnerships across commodities including aquaculture. Operates multi-country sustainable aquaculture programs, convening donors, processors, and producers in the same way YSAI does in Indonesia, but at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• BAP (Best Aquaculture Practice): Leading aquaculture certification program competing with ASC in the shrimp and seafood space. Comparable as an alternative certification standard that processors and farmers can choose; competes with ASC for share of certified shrimp supply globally.

Direct peers

• Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP): Nonprofit organization that runs fishery and aquaculture improvement projects globally, including supplier engagement and FIP/AIP facilitation. Closely comparable as a nonprofit intermediating between producers, buyers, and certifiers to drive sustainable supply chain change in seafood.
• Conservation International Indonesia: Existing YSAI partner, Conservation International runs aquaculture improvement and blue economy programs in Indonesia with similar funder-driven, project-based model. Directly comparable as a nonprofit using grant funding and partnerships to drive sustainable aquaculture outcomes in the same geographies.
• Baur Project: Existing YSAI partner organization supporting aquaculture improvement initiatives. Comparable as a small specialized NGO active in the Indonesian aquaculture improvement space.
• Shrimp Welfare Project: Existing YSAI partner; NGO focused on shrimp welfare standards in aquaculture operations. Directly comparable as a small, mission-driven organization working on shrimp-specific sustainability outcomes in Indonesia, with overlapping partner ecosystem.

Regional players

• Forum Udang Indonesia (FUI): National shrimp industry forum coordinating industry-wide sustainable shrimp farming efforts in Indonesia and existing YSAI partner. Comparable as a domestic Indonesian coordination body for the shrimp industry, with overlapping membership and stakeholder base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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