TALENTA Accelerator 2025

The Acceleration of Indonesia’s Transformation To A Digital Economy

TALENTA ACCELERATOR 2025 is an Accelerator Program initiated by USAID in collaboration with AWS and Elitery, to assist potential early-stage Indonesian startups in EdTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, GovTech or SmartCities industry geared toward investors matchmaking. The program offers resources and opportunities to help entrepreneurs to get access to investors to grow their businesses and advance the socio-economic progress in Indonesia.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

TALENTA ACCELERATOR 2025 UPDATE

With deep regret, we must inform you that the TALENTA Accelerator Program 2025 will not proceed as planned.

Due to recent changes in U.S. government policy, USAID—the primary supporter of this program—has ceased operations worldwide, affecting its funding and ongoing initiatives, including TALENTA Accelerator.

We sincerely apologize to all applicants who have registered and placed their trust in this program. Your enthusiasm and commitment to innovation mean a lot to us. While we are unable to continue this specific program, we remain committed to supporting Indonesia’s startup ecosystem and are actively exploring alternative initiatives.

💡 What’s Next?
We encourage you to stay connected with us as we work on future opportunities. We will share updates on upcoming programs designed to support Indonesia’s top talents and founders.

For further inquiries, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the near future.

TALENTA Accelerator Program Team

The excitement of Talenta Accelerator 2024

Who Can Apply

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Early-Stage Startup

  • The startup should preferably be early stage, with less than USD 1M in revenue over the past 12 months and founded within the last two years.
  • Startups in the idea validation phase are also welcome.
  • Your startup must have not received more than $1,000 in AWS Promotional Subscription.
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Industry

Your Startups will leverage tech and innovations to promote solutions within the field of education, healthcare, agriculture, and smart cities & governance.
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Indonesian market

Your startup needs to be located in Indonesia.
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Web Profile

Qualifying startups must have a descriptive website or web profile. If not, you must prepare one before starting the Acceleration Program if selected.

Program overview

Startups Curation

  • 100% online
  • 100+ Startups invited

Acceleration Class

  • Inclusive workforce & Absorbing Disablity
  • Sustainability
  • Market Segmentation
  • Tech for Social (Social Business)
  • MVP
  • Investment

MVPIteration

  • 4 weeks MVP Development
  • Office Hour Consultation

Demo Day

  • Offline – Hybrid
  • 25 Selected Startups
  • Pitch to Angels Investors
  • Networking

Acceleration Programme

Tech for Social (Social Business)

Technology not only makes daily activities easier, but it can also have a social impact on the people around us.

Absorbing Disability & Inclusive Workforce

Celebrate diversity and empower everyone to thrive. By embracing disability and fostering supportive cultures, we unlock talent and drive innovation for success.

Sustainability

Explore the balance between meeting current development needs and ensuring sustainable use of the earth’s resources

Market segmentation

Dive into the art of market segmentation and watch as your startup gains laser-focused precision in captivating your audience

MVP

Learn the insider secrets to crafting an MVP that doesn’t just test the waters but makes waves in your industry, setting your startup on the fast track to success.

Investment

Gain a well-rounded understanding of the investment, fundraising and financial management process

Why Apply

Intensive Acceleration

The top 35 selected startups will be invited to a 2.5-months acceleration program

Access to investors

The top 25 startups of the competition will enhance their visibility and outreach by showcasing their business and networking with investors

High quality mentorship

Shortlisted applicants will go through up to mentorship sessions with leading entrepreneurs and industry experts

Benefit for Accelerator Participant

Startup that eligible to join Accelerator program will get the benefit AWS Cloud Subscription for Startups from AWS valued at US$ 5,000 Opportunity to join AWS Startups/ AWS Activate Programs and get additional US$ 1000 credits

Our Partners

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