CIIC 2023

The 12 finalists of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023

3 July 2023

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The inaugural Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023 presents 12 finalists with game-changing solutions to drive sustainability in Indonesia and beyond

East Ventures and Temasek Foundation announced the 12 finalists of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC), the largest climate tech innovations platform of the year in Indonesia. The 12 finalists of the challenge consist of teams from each track of CIIC, including Renewable Energy, Food…

Rekosistem's waste management solution for Indonesia

11 May 2023

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Sweeping opportunities in the landfill: Emerging waste management tech startup to come

Indonesia has experienced a devastating tragedy caused by poor waste management. The 2005 landslide in the Leuwigajah final disposal site (TPA) in Cimahi, West Java, claimed 157 lives and wiped out two villages. This catastrophic even marked National Waste Awareness Day, is commemorated annually on…

Creating future farming with technology for the food resilience

26 April 2023

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Creating future farming with technology for food resilience

The world is facing a dire situation. By 2050, food demand is expected to double as the population is expected to reach an unprecedented 9.7 billion. If we do not change our global agriculture system, the world might run out of food in just 27…

10 April 2023

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Urgent energy needs in Southeast Asia: Renewable startups to the rescue

Accelerating renewable energy is urgent for Southeast Asia countries as energy demands continue to increase. Most countries’ leaders have committed to achieve net-zero by 2050 to keep the global temperature increase below 2°C. However, as the world’s fourth-largest energy consumer, Southeast Asia’s energy generation still…

29 March 2023

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Setting sail for blue economy: Opportunities and challenges in building a maritime startup

The maritime industry has tremendous potential for growth and development. It is a complex sector that encompasses a wide range of activities, including shipping and logistics, fishing, and aquaculture. According to UNDP, the industry also plays a critical role in the world economy, accounting for…

From idea to impact: Navigating the climate innovation landscape

8 March 2023

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Turning your ideas on climate issues into real impact

Southeast Asia is currently on track to experience a 3°C warming, which goes beyond the target set by the Paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This projection has significant ramifications for the worldwide market and the well-being of the Southeast Asian population. According…

The four tracks of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023|The four tracks of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023

2 March 2023

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The four tracks of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge

What will the world be like for our children if we fail to limit global warming to below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C? In the best-case scenario where the globe warms only by 1.5°C, a 10-year-old child in 2020 will experience fourfold as many extreme climate…

The Launch of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023||||||||||

2 March 2023

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East Ventures and Temasek Foundation launched Indonesia’s largest climate tech innovations platform of the year: Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023

On 1 March 2023, East Ventures, a pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 250 tech companies across Southeast Asia, and Temasek Foundation, a Singapore-based non-profit philanthropic organization that supports sustainable development initiatives, launched the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC), the largest climate…

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CIIC 2023

The inaugural Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023 presents 12 finalists with game-changing solutions to drive sustainability in Indonesia and beyond

Sweeping opportunities in the landfill: Emerging waste management tech startup to come

Creating future farming with technology for food resilience

Urgent energy needs in Southeast Asia: Renewable startups to the rescue

Setting sail for blue economy: Opportunities and challenges in building a maritime startup

Turning your ideas on climate issues into real impact

The four tracks of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge

East Ventures and Temasek Foundation launched Indonesia’s largest climate tech innovations platform of the year: Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023

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