Monday, 02 June 2025 marks a major boost for Indonesia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with the official launch of BEKUP (Badan Ekraf for Startup) 2025, a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Creative Economy (Kemenekraf). The launch event took place at the Thamrin Nine Ballroom in Jakarta and brought together startup founders, investors, mentors, and key ecosystem stakeholders.
Serving as more than just a ceremonial kickoff, BEKUP 2025 established itself as a collaborative space to exchange insights and create strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating the growth of Indonesia’s technology-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Proven Impact Since 2016
Since its inception in 2016, BEKUP has supported early-stage startups across more than 20 cities in Indonesia. With over 1,300 applicants in the last five years and a survival rate of nearly 50%, BEKUP continues to act as a catalyst for resilient and high-impact digital ventures.
Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, stated that more than 80 mentors have contributed to tangible progress. He shared that 42.5% of BEKUP alumni increased their revenue, 58% accessed funding, and 72% created new job opportunities. According to him, this demonstrates that BEKUP is not only an incubator but a powerful innovation accelerator driving real social and economic impact.
From Local Success Stories to Global Aspirations
Picture – Surplus Indonesia is a startup that focused on mitigating the problem of food waste. liputan6.com.
Several BEKUP alumni have grown into role models in the digital innovation space. For example, Atourin has empowered over 700 tourism villages through digitalization. Surplus has saved more than 100,000 tons of food and reduced 2,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. Lister has secured international investment and generated over 1 million USD in annual revenue. KlinikGo has successfully expanded its telehealth services to Malaysia.
According to Teuku Riefky, the digital solutions sector is a strategic pillar of Indonesia’s creative economy. He added that with the rise of digital users, strong economic potential, and the presence of unicorns and decacorns, the government is committed to positioning BEKUP 2025 as a launchpad for long-term and sustainable growth.
Collaboration and Governance as the Foundation for Growth
During the panel discussion titled ‘Back to Fundamentals: Turning Vision Into Investment-Ready Ventures’ Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar emphasized the importance of strong fundamentals and founder collaboration. She stated that startups must move beyond ambition and build realistic, sustainable business models. She also highlighted the ministry’s role in providing access to funding and markets for application-based startups.
Anissa Dyah Setyowati of SEA VC Spiral Ventures echoed this by stressing structured governance and rational decision-making. “Startup founders must be optimistic, data-driven, and transparent, especially when it comes to financial reporting and long-term strategy.”
The launch of BEKUP 2025 was attended by leaders from various sectors, including Faye Wongso (Founder and Chairperson of KUMPUL), Narenda Wicaksono (CEO of Dicoding), Nicko Widjaja (Founding CEO of BRI Ventures),Arif Fajar Saputra (Founding CEO, Ibunda.id), Deryansha Azhary (CEO, Kasisolusi) and other prominent figures. Their presence signals a strong cross-sectoral commitment to building a future-ready digital economy.
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