One ScaleX Connect: Indonesia & Korea Startup Innovation 2026
What happens when Indonesia’s most active ecosystem players open their doors to 15 exciting Korean startups?
Led by KOMDIGI, in collaboration with One Tree Hill Ventures, this half-day immersion brings together Indonesia’s corporates, investors, founders, and policymakers with a curated cohort of high-impact Korean startups venturing into Indonesia this year.
Designed as a platform for meaningful exchange, this session goes beyond introductions, focusing on practical insights, grounded discussions, and tangible collaboration pathways within Indonesia’s fast-evolving digital economy.
Expect a dynamic mix of lightning pitches, candid keynotes led by ecosystem leaders, and curated conversations on what it truly takes to enter and scale in Indonesia and Korea. The program also creates space for deeper engagement over lunch, where connections can evolve into real partnerships.
Agenda Snapshot :
09:30 : Registration & Arrival
10:00 : Opening & Keynotes (featuring Indonesian ecosystem leaders and Korean founders)
Welcome address by KOMDIGI and One Tree Hill Ventures
Navigating the Korea market as a founder (Fireside discussion)
11:00 : Lightning Pitches (15 startups,1 min each)
11:30 : Networking Lunch & 1:1s
Who it’s for:
Indonesian corporates seeking innovation, pilot partners, and new technologies
Local and regional investors looking for cross-border opportunities
Founders and ecosystem builders interested in Indonesia–Korea collaboration
Policymakers and institutions shaping Indonesia’s digital economy
Startups in Indonesia looking for partnerships
Why this matters:
Direct access to curated Korean startups entering Indonesia with real traction
Market-driven insights from Indonesian leaders on navigating local dynamics
A platform designed for business matching, pilot discussions, and long-term partnerships
A unique setting where Indonesia’s public and private sectors converge with global innovation
At its core, this program highlights Indonesia as a gateway for innovation in Southeast Asia, connecting global technology with local opportunity, and enabling collaboration that is grounded in real market needs.
Participating Korean Startups
15 startups, 10+ sectors, All actively exploring Indonesia!
🤖 AI & Deep Tech
Metafactory : AI-generated 3D content for immersive retail experiences
JOBEX : AI-driven precision agriculture & smart farming for Southeast Asia
🌿 Consumer & Lifestyle
KOROUND : Dissolvable skincare innovations (beauty tech)
MGM International : PDRN-based skincare, pursuing Halal & BPOM certification
NET : Bottled drinks reimagined as effervescent tablets; shelf-stable, lightweight
Tasty Brothers : One-bowl Korean meal sauces tailored for SEA palates
Hatpoom : Premium F&B ingredient supplier for foodservice businesses
📡 Tech & Infrastructure
SPONOVATION : GPS & RFID tracking for sports events
Paros Marine : Low-power electric outboard motors with carbon credit upside
TMS Industry : EV battery recycling + automated medical cell analysis
🏥 MedTech & Health
InnoPharma : Flowstop, a hemostatic spray used by Korean government agencies, entering Indonesia
✈️ Services & Platforms
ICU Company : MICE & Muslim-friendly travel services
GoStudy : AI-powered study-abroad platform for Indonesian students going to Korea
NESTLAB : Integrated branding, digital marketing & creator content agency
Red Slippers : Fandom-tech platform where fans invest in artists and earn from their growth
These startups bring proven products, traction in Korea, and a clear commitment to entering Indonesia, making this a timely opportunity for local partners to engage early.