Ready to stand out from the crowd? Join Arena Pitch Battle at Tech in Asia Conference!

Indonesia with an estimated of over 269 million population and 1.9 million square miles of land, is the fourth biggest country in the world.

With its large population and potential, Indonesia is a good place to look to if you’re thinking of expanding your business. Of course, when mentioning startups and the digital ecosystem in this country, you probably have heard of Bukalapak, Tokopedia, and Traveloka that have scaled up to be country’s unicorns. There’s also Go-Jek, which turned into a decacorn recently.

What makes the startup ecosystem special in Indonesia?

The development of startups in Indonesia is also accompanied by the rise of investment in digital sector. A research conducted by Google and AT Kearney states that investments towards startups have increased 68 folds in the past five years. Out of the total investment in Southeast Asia’s startups, 19 percent went to Indonesia startups, while 41 percent went to Singapore.

The growth of Indonesia’s digital ecosystem in recent years has been somewhat affected by the country’s central government. President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, launched 4.0 industry revolution as a show of the government’s support of the use of information and technology to achieve higher efficiency.

In addition to the government’s support for the industry, startups can also play an active role to gain exposure from stakeholders and investors. One effective way of doing so is to join pitching competitions. Whether you are interested in Indonesia’s startup ecosystem or intending to expand your business to the region, Tech in Asia Conference’s Arena Pitch Battle is a segment you should look out for.

What is Arena Pitch Battle?

Arena Pitch Battle (also known as Arena) is a startup pitching competition where we scour the Asia region to pick top startups to pitch on the Tech in Asia Conference stage. Participating startups get instant exposure to hundreds of investors, international media, and potential customers.

Both software and hardware tech startups are welcome to apply, as long as your company fulfill the criteria below:

• Raised less than US$3 million worth of external funding
• A working prototype showcasing an innovative solution
• Proving traction with a strong team

Up for a pitching challenge?

Applications for the Arena close on September 8, 2019. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so make sure you apply before then to stand a chance at flexing your pitching skills and impress over our 6,000 strong crowd!

As an Arena finalist, you can expect plenty of user interest, media coverage, and potential investment offers. In addition, the champion of our Arena battle will walk away with a Tech in Asia Arena trophy and pocket a sweet cash prize.

Selected participants will get a complimentary two-day Startup Factory booth, two exhibitor passes, and access to all conference segments (except investor lounge) to learn a wide range of knowledge from industry experts.

Ready to dazzle the crowd? Mark your calendars for October 8 & 9 and apply now!

Still not ready to pitch your startup at Arena? You can partake in other insightful segments and build network at Tech in Asia Conference by registering as attendees. Get your tickets before July 1 to shave up to 28 percent off your passes!