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ASEAN Sparks: Catalyse Showcases Top Startups Driving Clean Energy Innovation at AEBF-25
ASEAN Sparks: Catalyse Showcases Top Startups Driving Clean Energy Innovation at AEBF-25
Kuala Lumpur, 17 October 2025 — The ASEAN Sparks marked another milestone by wrapping up the Final Pitching Event at the ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia, showcasing the Top 20 Startups in the clean energy and climate technology sectors from ASEAN Member States.
ASEAN Strengthens Cleantech Ecosystem through Regional Capacity-Building Workshop
ASEAN Strengthens Cleantech Ecosystem through Regional Capacity-Building Workshop
25-26 August 2025 – The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), supported by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), successfully organised the Empowering ASEAN’s Clean Energy Future: Policy Insights and Collaborative Pathways for Fostering Cleantech Innovation and Entrepreneurship in ASEAN workshop on 25–26 August 2025. This regional workshop is organised as part of the Enhancement of Clean Energy Technology Ecosystem and Its Connectivity in ASEAN project. The event brought together members of the Project Steering Committee, representatives from ASEAN Member States (AMS), and key stakeholders from the private sector who are actively supporting the advancement of the Cleantech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (CIEE).
ASEAN Sparks Enters Catalyse Phase to Accelerate Climate Technology Startups
ASEAN Sparks Enters Catalyse Phase to Accelerate Climate Technology Startups
15 August 2025 —On 5 August 2025, the ASEAN Sparks programme officially entered its second phase, Catalyse, following the onboarding of participating startups on 1 August 2025. ASEAN Sparks, an initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of clean energy and climate technology startups, is supported by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) and implemented by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). In collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and strategic partners Innovation Factory (IF) and BLOCK71 Indonesia, through this initiative, ACE contributes to ASEAN’s energy transition and climate action goals.
[Press Release] ASEAN Sparks: Ignite Wraps Up First Phase, Showcasing 40 Startups Advancing Renewable Energy & Climate Tech in Southeast Asia
[Press Release] ASEAN Sparks: Ignite Wraps Up First Phase, Showcasing 40 Startups Advancing Renewable Energy & Climate Tech in Southeast Asia
ASEAN Sparks Gears Up: Full Preparations Underway as Startups, Mentors, and Trainers Join Forces to Tackle Clean Energy Challenges
ASEAN Sparks Gears Up: Full Preparations Underway as Startups, Mentors, and Trainers Join Forces to Tackle Clean Energy Challenges
16 June 2025 —With the official onboarding of mentors, trainers, and startups now complete, the ASEAN Sparks programme is fully primed to launch its first major phase: the Ignite startup bootcamp. Developed by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE/the Centre) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), ASEAN Sparks is preparing to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in the clean energy sector across Southeast Asia.
ASEAN Centre for Energy Launches “ASEAN Sparks” Website to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship
1 April 2025 — The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and with support by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), is proud to officially launch the ASEAN Sparks website—an online platform dedicated to strengthening the clean energy innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem across the ASEAN region.
Kick-Off Meeting on Enhancement of Clean Energy Technology Ecosystem and Its Connectivity in ASEAN Project
16 January 2025 — The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), supported by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), officially set the kick-off meeting for the Enhancement of Clean Energy Technology Ecosystem and Its Connectivity in ASEAN on 16 January 2025. This meeting aims to officially establish Project Steering Committee (PSC), by introducing the project activities and timeline, discussing the OSC roles and electing its Chairpersons.
