Deadline Date: March 13, 2026
The U.S. Commercial Service Jakarta is inviting Indonesian technology startups to participate in the Indonesia Pitching Competition for the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit.
The focus areas for this opportunity include Defense, Energy, Health, ICT/Software, and an open category, targeting innovative technologies, U.S. market expansion, and global investor engagement.
The Indonesian winner of the national competition will advance to the World Finals Pitching Competition during the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, taking place from May 3-6, with complimentary registration and roundtrip airfare provided. At the World Competition, startups from around the globe will present their innovations to U.S. venture capitalists, corporate investors, and industry experts, gaining valuable exposure and networking opportunities to accelerate U.S. market entry and growth.
The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the premier U.S. event dedicated to promoting business investment and connecting investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry leaders.
Eligible startups must be founded outside the United States, develop innovative technology or deliver existing technology in new ways, and plan to enter or expand into the U.S. market within the next two to three years. Startups must also meet at least one of the following criteria: be established on or after January 1, 2016, employ up to 40 employees, or generate up to $10 million in annual revenue. Each pitch will be limited to six minutes, followed by three minutes of Q&A and feedback from judges.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia.
