Deep Tech Tour Indonesia 2026 Advances Cross Border Innovation and Strategic Partnerships in Bandung

Cyberjaya, Malaysia – Leave a Nest successfully hosted the Deep Tech Tour Indonesia 2026 in conjunction with TECH PLANTER Indonesia 2026. This three day program brought together international delegates, including representatives from Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Japan Tobacco (JT), to engage directly with Bandung’s vibrant technology and startup ecosystem while unlocking new opportunities for regional business facilitation and commercialization.

 

 

The tour featured an intensive itinerary tailored to foster collaboration across industry, academia, and government. On day one, 23 July 2026, delegates visited UNPAD Science Techno Park, Direktorat Kawasan Sains dan Teknologi Institut Teknologi Bandung (DKST ITB), and Bandung Techno Park to explore deep tech infrastructures, joint research initiatives, and academic innovation pipelines. On day two, 24 July 2026, the delegation met with the Bandung City government, BINUS Bandung, and Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital (BLSDM KOMDIGI) to discuss municipal policy support, talent development frameworks, and digital transformation strategies.

 

 

On day three, 25 July 2026, a central highlight was the delegates' participation in TECH PLANTER Indonesia 2026, a platform specifically designed to push university research and innovation toward full commercialization. During the Demo Day, two of the Deep Tech Tour delegates also served as judges, evaluating presentations from 9 finalist teams as well as 6 teams participating in the lightning talk session. The overall program received 43 applications, reflecting a strong pipeline of technology transitioning into the market. Among these, 28 applications representing 65.1 percent came from incorporated entities, while 15 applications representing 34.9 percent came from non incorporated university research teams and projects. By bridging academia and industry, the event actively supports university origin innovations in building sustainable business models and reaching commercial viability.

For the participating delegates of the Deep Tech Tour, the experience provided significant strategic benefits. Delegates gained direct exposure to high potential university spin offs and vetted startups, early access to promising intellectual property, and firsthand insights into Indonesia’s digital transformation policies. Furthermore, through structured business matching sessions and judging roles, decision makers from SDEC and corporate visionaries from JT, alongside local government and university leaders, established a solid foundation for long term cross border partnerships, market expansion, and collaborative technology development across the region.

Leave a Nest extends its heartfelt gratitude to all host institutions for their warm hospitality, open dialogue, and commitment to ecosystem building:

• UNPAD Science Techno Park
• Direktorat Kawasan Sains dan Teknologi Institut Teknologi Bandung (DKST ITB)
• Bandung Techno Park
• Bandung City Government
• BINUS Bandung
• Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital (BLSDM KOMDIGI)

 

The organizers also express their deepest appreciation to the participating delegates from Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Japan Tobacco (JT) for their active participation, valuable contributions, and shared vision in building impactful cross border deep tech ecosystems.