FutureGen for Change Enters Its Second Cycle, Expands Indonesia–Southeast Asia Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Urban Solutions

Jakarta, Indonesia, 10 July 2026 — Following the successful implementation of its first cycle through a series of pilot projects across Indonesia, FutureGen for Change (FGC) has officially entered its second cycle, reinforcing its commitment to advancing collaborative innovation for sustainable cities across borders. Initiated by the Digital Access Programme (DAP) UK-Indonesia Tech Hub at the British Embassy Jakarta, in partnership with Pijar Foundation, the programme is expanding its implementation to three cities across Southeast Asia: Medan (Indonesia), Malang (Indonesia), and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).

FutureGen for Change is an open innovation platform that brings together startups, local governments, development partners, academia, and the private sector to co-develop and test solutions to pressing urban challenges. The programme bridges technology-driven innovation with the real needs of city governments through a collaborative process of co-creation, pilot implementation, and evidence-based policy recommendations.

The programme's continuation builds upon the achievements of its first cycle, which demonstrated how collaboration between innovators and local governments can generate practical lessons in addressing complex urban development challenges. During its inaugural cycle, FutureGen for Change implemented six pilot projects across four priority challenge areas—stunting reduction, flood mitigation, urban farming optimisation, and waste management—in partnership with the city governments of Bogor, Semarang, and Palembang.

The programme delivered measurable outcomes across these pilot initiatives. More than 3,400 children had their nutritional status monitored through PrimaKu's digital health platform. A sensor-based flood monitoring system developed by ReservoAir reduced flood risks by up to 79% in pilot locations. Lokatani's urban farming solution increased crop yields by as much as 351% while achieving zero crop failures. Meanwhile, Bantu Bumi successfully diverted 2.5 tonnes of used cooking oil and residual waste from landfills, transforming them into products with economic value.

"The continuation of FutureGen for Change demonstrates that innovation does not end with ideas or pilot projects. This second cycle marks an important step in expanding cross-country collaboration, strengthening knowledge exchange between cities, and ensuring that innovative solutions deliver tangible benefits for communities while serving as valuable references for policymaking," said Cynthia Krisanti, Director of Innovation at Pijar Foundation.

As it enters its second cycle, FutureGen for Change is expanding not only its geographical reach but also its role as a regional innovation platform. The programme reflects the strengthening strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and Indonesia in advancing sustainable urban development through innovation and technology. By extending collaboration to cities across Southeast Asia, FutureGen for Change creates opportunities for cities to exchange knowledge and best practices while strengthening partnerships among governments, startups, academia, and development partners to develop solutions that can be replicated and scaled across the region.

For more information about FutureGen for Change, please visit https://fgc.futurelestari.com