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July 2, 2026

Seawater-Based Electrochemical Technology for Carbon Capture and Circular Economy in Indonesia

Indonesia is currently accelerating its industrial downstreaming program to increase the added value of natural resources. This program aligns with one of the government's missions to process all of the country's raw materials into products with utility value. However, the acceleration of industrialization brings the consequence of a massive increase in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

July 1, 2026

SEABLOCK-BIO: The Green Revolution in Restoring Indonesia’s Seagrass Meadows

As one of the world's largest maritime nations, Indonesia produces more than 137,000 tons of shellfish annually. However, the economic value extracted from shellfish largely ends after consumption, leaving behind substantial quantities of discarded shells.

June 30, 2026

From Coastal Waste to Clean Energy: Reimagining Seashell Waste as Low-Carbon Energy-Generating Infrastructure in Indonesia

As one of the world's largest maritime nations, Indonesia produces more than 137,000 tons of shellfish annually. However, the economic value extracted from shellfish largely ends after consumption, leaving behind substantial quantities of discarded shells.

April 8, 2026

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2026

April 8, 2026

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge is back with the largest prize pool of Rp15 billion and a new partner on board

The Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) returns for its fourth edition with a boosted prize pool of Rp15 billion – up by Rp5 billion. Presented by East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia, Temasek Foundation, a Singapore-based philanthropic organization that supports sustainable development initiatives in Asia, and the addition of Tencent as a new presenting partner, a global technology leader recognized for developing innovative products and services that connect people and empower industries worldwide, CIIC continues to strengthen its position as Indonesia's largest climate tech innovations competition.

October 14, 2025

The winners of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2025

October 14, 2025

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge awards Aslan Renewables, Arukah Capital, and SXD AI a total of Rp10 billion in catalytic funding to pilot their solutions in Indonesia

East Ventures and Temasek Foundation are pleased to announce the conclusion of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2025, Indonesia’s largest competition for climate tech innovations.

September 12, 2025

Choosing the Best Long-Duration Energy Storage Solution for Indonesia, Gravity vs Thermal

Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) is crucial for balancing supply and demand over days and seasons, enabling a reliable supply of Indonesia renewable energy.

September 8, 2025

Combating the Asian Rice Crisis Through Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Farming Inovation

Asia is facing a growing food crisis as rice, its most vital staple crop, is under threat. Over the past few years, rice production has shown alarming signs of decline due to increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.

August 25, 2025

Microhydro Revitalization: Driving a Sustainable Local Energy Transition

From Java’s rice terraces to Sulawesi’s fishing bays, Indonesia is rich in land and sea. Almost 60% of Indonesia's population is currently still in the agricultural sector. Around 40.6% of the labor force in Indonesia still works in the agricultural sector.

August 21, 2025

The nine finalists of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2025

August 21, 2025

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2025 announced nine finalists, leading the way to accelerate sustainability in Indonesia and beyond

East Ventures and Temasek Foundation announced the finalists of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2025, Indonesia’s largest climate innovation tech competition.