Binar Initiative – New Energy Nexus Indonesia

About

Climate tech startups and innovators have limited influence on policy, and many investors remain cautious due to perceived risks to existing business models.

The Binar Initiative inspired by the word binar, meaning “beam” or “ray of shine” represents a step to accelerating Indonesia’s clean energy future. Designed to bridge the gap between innovation and regulation, it empowers climate innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs by shaping inclusive policies.

What we’re doing

Through grassroots insights and top-down analysis, we’re delivering actionable policy recommendations, fostering cross-sector integration, and facilitating meaningful youth participation.

Policy analysis

We analyze and promote clean energy policies at both national and sub-national levels that support innovators and startups.

Identify challenges and gaps in the regulatory ecosystem
Offer assistance and actionable policy recommendations addressing financial, fiscal, and non-financial startup needs
Advocate for regionally adaptable policies supporting climate innovation

Goal: To create an environment where startups can thrive as drivers of clean energy adoption.

Collaboration & community engagement

We build strong, cross-sector support systems by working with penta helix stakeholders:

Government agencies
Incubators, academic institutions
Investors, venture capital, and financial institutions
Startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators
Youth, local communities, media, and NGOs to co-create solutions and contribute to policy dialogues

Community-first: We also raise awareness of clean technologies and cultivate local buy-in for innovation.

Regional strategy & tailored impact

Recognizing the importance of local governance, we develop region-specific strategies:

Tailored to regional policies (perda)
Built for annual scalability and local ownership
Designed to influence both local policymakers and national ministries, through a bottom-up approach

Impact: Local and thematic solutions that spark national change.

Capacity building for startups

We support Indonesia’s climate entrepreneurs through:

Workshops, campaigns, and resources
Strategic partnerships to extend impact
Hands-on guidance to nurture early-stage clean tech ideas into scalable businesses
Platform to discuss and integrate initiatives among penta helix stakeholders in the climate startup ecosystem

Empowerment: Startups gain the tools and confidence to lead the clean energy transition.

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What we’re doing

Through grassroots insights and top-down analysis, we’re delivering actionable policy recommendations, fostering cross-sector integration, and facilitating meaningful youth participation.

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