New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program
Incubation, acceleration and funding for early-stage clean energy and climate startups in Indonesia.
New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program at a glance
| Address | Jakarta, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 4 standing programmes |
| Official website | newenergynexus.id |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program, separate from the funding calls above.
Smart Energy Program
IncubationBusiness advisory, mentorship and catalytic funding for early-stage clean energy ventures in Indonesia, launched in 2019.
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The Smart Energy Program was launched in 2019 with the IKEA Foundation. It gives early-stage entrepreneurs hands-on business advisory and support through training, mentorship, strategic networks and catalytic funding.
What you get
- Tailored mentorship with industry experts
- Technical and business training
- A peer learning community of clean energy founders
- Demo days and investor pitching
How to apply: The page describes a startup readiness funnel for entry into incubation. It does not give a current application window.
KINETIK NEX
IncubationIncubation for early-stage clean energy and climate startups beyond major Indonesian cities. The 2025 cohort has closed.
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KINETIK NEX supports inclusive growth by backing clean energy and climate startups across Indonesia, especially beyond major urban centres. It runs with KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Partnership.
Who can apply
- Aged 18 or older
- A team of at least two people, based in Indonesia
- Climate solutions with at least one area meeting 2X gender equality criteria
- Past the idea stage
How to apply: Applications open through a call for applications. The 2025 call ran from late June to late July 2025, the incubation ran from August to October 2025, and the pilot project phase followed to January 2026. The 2025 cohort has closed.
Smart Energy Grants
Grant schemeNon-commercial funding for selected startups to build prototypes and test product-market fit.
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The Smart Energy Grants is a non-commercial funding initiative set up for the Smart Energy Program. It helps selected early-stage teams turn climate and clean energy ideas into viable businesses.
Indonesia 1 Fund
FundInvestment vehicle backing renewable energy startups from pre-seed to Series A.
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The Indonesia 1 Fund is a catalytic investment vehicle set up by New Energy Nexus. It aims to close early-stage funding gaps and de-risk ventures for follow-on investors. Pitch it as an investor, not as an applicant.
About New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program
New Energy Nexus Indonesia supports clean energy and climate tech entrepreneurs in Indonesia. Its site describes incubation, acceleration and funding programmes for startups across the country.
What the programmes are
The Smart Energy Program was launched in 2019 in partnership with the IKEA Foundation. It was designed to give early-stage entrepreneurs hands-on business advisory and support for clean energy ventures, through training, mentorship, strategic networks and catalytic funding. The page describes it as a programme that supported numerous startups by 2023. It does not state a current intake.
KINETIK NEX is a separate incubation programme for early-stage clean energy and climate startups beyond major Indonesian cities. It runs with KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Partnership for climate, renewable energy and infrastructure. Its most recent cohort ran from August to October 2025 and has closed.
The organisation also runs the Smart Energy Grants, a non-commercial funding initiative for selected startups building prototypes, and the Indonesia 1 Fund, an investment vehicle that backs renewable energy startups from pre-seed to Series A.
Who can apply
The KINETIK NEX page sets out its eligibility. Applicants must be 18 or older, work in a team of at least two people, be based in Indonesia, and be past the idea stage. The programme also looks for climate solutions with at least one area meeting 2X gender equality criteria. The Smart Energy Program page does not state eligibility rules.
Who runs it
New Energy Nexus Indonesia is the operating team. The site links to a New Energy Nexus global website, and shows partner logos including the IKEA Foundation and ClimateWorks. The logos alone do not show what each partner does.
Frequently asked questions about New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program
What is New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program?
New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program is an accelerator based in Jakarta.
What does New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program do?
New Energy Nexus Indonesia supports clean energy and climate tech entrepreneurs in Indonesia. Its site describes incubation, acceleration and funding programmes for startups across the country. The Smart Energy Program was launched in 2019 in partnership with the IKEA Foundation.
Where is New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program located?
New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program is located at Jakarta, Indonesia.
What programs does New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program run?
New Energy Nexus (NEX) Indonesia Smart Energy Incubation and Acceleration Program runs Smart Energy Program, KINETIK NEX, Smart Energy Grants and Indonesia 1 Fund.
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