Expert-Practitioner Workshop and Indonesia Showcase: Tech Startup Ecosystem Development
9 to 13 September 2024

Venue: Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been working with many of its developing member countries (DMCs) on the topic of Tech Startup Ecosystem Development by supporting governments through a range of financing modalities, technical and conceptual support, and knowledge sharing activities.  

Since 2019, ADB has organized series of Workshops and Events on Tech Startup Ecosystem Development hosted in the Republic of Korea.  The Expert-Practitioner Workshop and Indonesia Showcase was co-organized in partnership with Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (KOMINFO). Apart from exchanges between participating DMC delegations, the workshop featured the ecosystem development and startup support efforts of the Government of Indonesia, other ecosystem enablers, as well as the ADB-funded Promoting Research and Innovation through Modern and Efficient Science and Technology Parks (PRIME STeP) project.  

Indonesia ranks 2nd in Southeast Asia and 36th globally in Startup Blink’s ranking. The country has a vibrant startup ecosystem, with the government undertaking accelerator programs (e.g. The National Movement for 1000 Digital Startups) and improving digital infrastructure (e.g. fiber-optic cable network connecting the archipelago). It boasts of several unicorns such as J&T Express, Xendit and Traveloka. Indonesia has also extended its support to the education sector and R&D.

The workshop was held 9–13 September 2024 in Jakarta and Bandung with participants representing DMC Governments, plus several representatives from non-Government ecosystem enablers (e.g. Accelerators, Incubators, Impact VCs), accompanied by ADB Resident Mission and HQ staff.

The workshop provided a venue for participants to be exposed to the Indonesian startup ecosystem development journey, current institutional arrangements and partnerships, as well as a platform for peer learning among participants. Participants featured their work on startup ecosystem development, forged new partnerships and engaged in dialogue with ADB staff and peers on future opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Day 1 FRAMING, KNOWLEDGE SHARING BY EXPERTS AND VISITING DELEGATIONS
9:00–9:15 a.m. Opening and Overview Seok Yong (SY) Yoon, OIC, Digital Technology for Development Division, ADB
9:00–9:15 a.m. Joris van Etten, Country Operations Head / OIC, Indonesia Resident Mission, ADB
9:15–9:35 a.m. Indonesia Keynote Speech
Boni Pudjianto
9:35–10:00 a.m. Q & A
10:00–10:30 a.m. Tea / Coffee Break and group photo
10:30–11:00 a.m. Knowledge Sharing - Global Trends and Developments
Arndt Husar
11:00–12:00 p.m. Tech Startup Ecosystem Showcase (Part 1) Facilitator: Arndt Husar, ADB
11:00–12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
11:00–12:00 p.m. Germany's Start up Ecosystem: Growth, Deals, and Key Cities - A Brief Analysis of Germany's Thriving Start up Scene
This presentation discussed the start up ecosystem in Germany.
Daniel Schroeder
11:00–12:00 p.m. Japan Startup Ecosystem
This presentation discussed the startup ecosystem in Japan.
Kosuke Hiramatsu
11:00–12:00 p.m. Tech Startup Ecosystem Developmentin Latin America and the Caribbean
This presentation discussed the tech startup in Latin America and Caribbean.
Natalia Laguyas
12:00–12:30 p.m. Round of Introductions Facilitator: Minsoo Kim, Digital Technology for Development Division, ADB
12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30–1:50 p.m. Scaling Research and Innovation Eco-system: Projects in SEA countries
This presentation gave an overview of ADB's projects in Innovation and Techonology.
Fook Yen Chong
1:30–1:50 p.m. Promoting Research and Innovation through Modern and Efficient Science and Techno Park (PRIME SteP)
This presentation gave an overview of the Promoting Research and Innovation through Modern and Efficient Science and Techno Park (PRIME SteP) project…
 Paulina Pannen
1:50–2:10 p.m. Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC)
This presentation gave an overview of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) and ADB'S Digital TA.
Naveed Durrani
2:10–2:30 p.m. Recap of Previous Workshops and Expectations for this Edition
This presentation gave an overview of ADB’s Initiative on Tech Startup Ecosystem Development.
Seok Yong Yoon
2:30–3:00 p.m. Tea / Coffee Break
3:00–5:00 p.m. Tech Startup Ecosystem Showcase (Part 2) Facilitator: Arndt Husar, ADB
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 1 (CWRD) Azerbaijan
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Azerbaijan.
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 3 (CWRD) Pakistan
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Pakistan.
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 4 (SARD) Bangladesh
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Bangladesh.
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 2 (CWRD) Kazakhstan
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Kazakhstan.
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 5 (SARD) Nepal
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Nepal.
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 6 (SARD) Sri Lanka
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Sri Lanka.
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 7 (SERD) Cambodia
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Cambodia.
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 8 (SERD) Philippines
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Philippines.
3:00–5:00 p.m. Delegation 9 (SERD) Viet Nam
This presentation discussed the tech startup ecosytem in Viet Nam.
5:15 pm Bus Transfer to Plataran Menteng
6:00–7:30 p.m. Dinner and Fireside Chat: Startup Champion
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Day 2 INDONESIAN’S TECH STARTUP ECOSYSTEM AND THEMATIC DEEP DIVES
9:00–10:00 a.m. Indonesia Digital Transformation Medium-Term Development Plan 2025-2029
This presentation gave an overview of the digital transformation planning in Indonesia.
Andianto Haryoko
9:45–10:45 a.m. Tech Startup Ecosystem Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support – an Overview Facilitator: Shaun Wellbourne-Wood
9:45–10:45 a.m. Building Blocks of Indonesia Digital Nation
This presentation gave an overview of the tech startup ecosystem development, innovation and entrepreneurship support in Indonesia.
Boni Pudjianto
9:45–10:45 a.m. Indonesia: Creative Economy Policy Priorities, Initiatives, and Key Areas
Muhammad Neil El Himam
9:45–10:45 a.m. Digital Economy & Startup Ecosystem Indonesia
Christina Agustin
9:45–10:45 a.m. Role and Support of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tech Startup Ecosystem Development
Widya Sadnovic
10:45–11:15 a.m. Tea / coffee break
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion Facilitator: Arndt Husar, ADB; and KOMINFO
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Urgency of Digital Economy in Indonesia
Sonny Sudaryana
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Alvin Evander, Next Indonesia Unicorn Foundation (Nexticom)

Saddan Husain, Indigo / Telkomsel
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Agustin, Director, Blk 71 NUSingapore

Cynthia Krisanti, Pijar Foundation

Rieke Caroline, Consultant, ADB
12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch break
1:30–3:00 p.m. Parallel Expert Panels on Key Topics
1:30–3:00 p.m. Startup Finance Leads: Hee Woong Yang (PSOD), Seok Yong Yoon and Minsoo Kim (CCDT / ADB), Natalia
1:30–3:00 p.m. Republic of Korea Startup Investment Practice - Funds of Funds: Primer and Catalyst
Hee Woong Yang
1:30–3:00 p.m. Supporting Startup Ecosystems through Innovative Financing Instruments
Minsoo Kim
1:30–3:00 p.m. Talents, Skills, Education, R&D Commercialization Leads: Fook Yen Chong and Vishal Potluri (SG-HSD / ADB), PRIME STeP Project Lead / Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, [tbc] (1000 Startups / KOMINFO)
1:30–3:00 p.m. Incubation, Acceleration and Open Innovation Leads: Arndt Husar and Pedro Tavares (ADB); (StartupStudioID and HUB.ID / KOMINFO), Daniel Schroeder, GIZ Indonesia
3:00–3:30 p.m. Tea / coffee break
3:30–4:30 p.m. Parallel Group Work (continue)
3:30–4:30 p.m. -Startup Finance
-Talents, Skills, Education, R&D Commercialization
-Incubation, Acceleration and Open Innovation
4:30 p.m. Plenary Presentations Facilitator: Seok Yong (SY) Yoon, ADB
5:15 p.m. Bus transfer to the hotel
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Day 3 STARTUP FINANCING AND LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS
8:30–9:40 a.m. Roundtable: Fostering the emergence of an Angel Investment and Venture Capital Ecosystem Facilitator: Abhishek Hegde (PSD/SARD/ADB)
8:30–9:40 a.m. Commentary by: Hee Woong Yang (PSOD/ADB)
8:30–9:40 a.m. Sarah Usman, Head of Investor Relations and Capital Raising, MDI Ventures
8:30–9:40 a.m. David Soukhasing, Angin (Angel Investment Network Indonesia)
8:30–9:40 a.m. Abay Abasmet, BGlobal Ventures (Kazakhstan)
8:30–9:40 a.m. Rahat Ahmed, Anchorless (Bangladesh)
9:40–10:00 a.m. Tea / coffee break
10:00 a.m. Bus Travel to Halim High Speed Railway Station
11:30 a.m.–12:00nn Train to Bandung with Whoosh High Speed Train
1:30–3:00 p.m. Lunch at Dago Panyawangan
3:15 p.m. Bus transfer to ITB
3:45–4:00 p.m. Tea / coffee break
4:00–5:00 p.m. Local Ecosystem Showcase: Startup Incubation and Enablement at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Facilitator: Sutarum Wiryono, SG-HSD and ITB Faculty [tbc]
4:00–5:00 p.m. Startup Incubation and Enablement at the Institut Teknologi Bandung Presentation
This presentation gave an overview of the ITB Innovation Park.
Joko Sarwono
4:00–5:00 p.m. The GreaterHub Business Incubator
This presentation gave an overview of The Greater Hub program.
Dina Dellyana
4:00–5:00 p.m. PRIME STeP Project Investments and Activities
5:00 p.m. Tour: ITB Startup-focused Facilities:
5:00 p.m. 1) Smart City and Community Innovation Center Living Lab ITB (SCCIC)
5:00 p.m. (2) Modultrax - Design Centre, Faculty of Art and Design
5:00 p.m. (3) EBM SciTech - Nutraceutical Lab (PAU 1st & 7th Floor)
5:00 p.m. (4) Catalyst & Pilot Reactor Lab (Labtex X, Chemical)
5:30 p.m. Bus Transfer to the Hotel/Hotel check-in
6:30 p.m. Dinner (with ITB and Startup Ecosystem Invitees)
6:30 p.m. Startup Bandung Community
This presentation gave an overview of the Tech-Startup companies, ecosystem players and stakeholders in Bandung, Indonesia.
Erdy Suryadarma, Dyan Helmi
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Day 4 UNIVERSITY-BASED ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT, AND STARTUP INCUBATION
9:00–10:15 a.m. Facilitated Discussion: Incubation, Acceleration and Other Support Services Facilitator: ITB PRIME STeP
9:00–10:15 a.m. IC Design Research & Development in Institut Teknologi in Bandung
Trio Adiono
9:00–10:15 a.m. Greenlabs
This presentation gave an overview of Greenlabs
Edward Chianata
9:00–10:15 a.m. Mapping the Energy Storage Value Chain Capabilities in Australia and Indonesia: Identifying Opportunities for Collaborations & Partnerships
Shaun Wellbourne-Wood
9:00–10:15 a.m. Cloud Native Energy Monitoring Platform
This presentation gave an overview of the Cloud Native Energy Monitoring Platform (CEMP) project.
Justin Pradipta
9:00–10:15 a.m. Nicslab:From Personal Innovation to a Global Leader in Semiconductor Solutions
This presentation gave an overvie of Nicslab.
Andri Mahendra
10:15–10:30 a.m. Tea / coffee break
10:45–11:15 a.m. Bus Transfer
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Visit to Bandung-based Startup Unicorn Arranged by KOMINFO
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Introduction (Gibran Huzaifah, CEO and Co-Founder, eFishery) Tour of the eFishery campus
12:15–12:45 p.m. Bus Transfer to the Hotel
12:45–1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30–2:30 p.m. The Innovation and Venture Arm of the IDB Group
Natalia Laguyas
2:30–4:00 p.m. Reflections and Sensemaking
4:00–4:30 p.m. Tea / Coffee break
4:30–5:30 p.m. Load Luggage and Bus Transfer to Bandung Station
6:18–6:47 p.m. Travel to Jakarta
7:15 p.m. Local Transfer to Hotel
7:15 p.m. Dinner at Hotel
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Day 5 WRAP-UP WORKSHOPS
9:00–9:30 a.m. Summary of the Reflection Session Facilitator: Arndt Husar, ADB
9:30–10:30 a.m. Ideation (Group Work)
10:30–11:00 a.m. Tea / Coffee break
11:00–11:45 a.m. Group Presentations and Feedback Facilitator: Arndt Husar, ADB
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Collaboration Commitments Facilitator: Arndt Husar, ADB
12:30 p.m. Closing Session / Workshop Evaluation

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Arndt Husar
  • Seok-Yong Yoon

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ADB Organizer/s

  • Digital Sector Office

Partner Organization/s

Topics

  • ICT