Ibu Kota Nusantara

What Ibu Kota Nusantara does

Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) is a government state entity, legally constituted as Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara (the Nusantara Capital Authority / NCA), which builds and operates Indonesia's new national capital city in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan. Construction formally commenced with President Joko Widodo's groundbreaking at the Zero Point on 14 March 2022, following decades of policy proposals dating back to President Soekarno's 1957 plan. Phase 1 (2022-2024) delivered core government infrastructure including the Presidential Palace, Parliament buildings, and civil servant housing; Phase 2 (2025-2029) will deliver innovation centers, world-class healthcare, and inclusive commercial areas, with full development targeted toward Indonesia Emas 2045 and Net Zero Emissions.

IKN's product portfolio is anchored by the Nusantara Smart City Blueprint (Cetak Biru Kota Cerdas Nusantara), which governs the deployment of integrated smart city subsystems: Smart Waste Management (smart bins, intelligent collection fleet, 3R MRF circular-economy facility), Smart Water & Waste Water Management (SCADA-based monitoring across dams, reservoirs, transmission, distribution, and rainwater recycling), Smart Building (technical standards for sustainable construction), and Smart Security (e-Policing, modern traffic management, Sispam Kota Modern emergency response). Supporting platforms include the IKNOW mobile application (citizen one-stop solution for iOS and Android) and Investara, the digital investment portal enabling investors to engage across 12 construction sectors.

IKN's revenue model is non-commercial: the entity is funded through Indonesian state budget allocations rather than product/transaction revenue, and operates with 501-1,000 employees. Commercial participation is channeled through Investara (transaction-fee style investment facilitation), land allocation and mixed-use zoning within the 56,159 ha core Kawasan IKN, and partnerships supporting the six economic clusters (clean technology, integrated pharmaceuticals, sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, chemicals, low-carbon energy). Customer segments span Indonesian government institutions (executive, legislative, and judicial branches relocating to IKN), civil servants (ASN) being appointed and relocated, domestic and international investors, industrial / commercial businesses in the six clusters, and the general public attending ceremonies and events. Quantified targets include a 4-5x regional economic growth multiplier, 4.8 million jobs by 2045 in East Kalimantan, 1.9 million projected population, 65% forest coverage through 58,570 ha rehabilitation, 100% renewable energy, and 0% poverty by 2035.

Name

Ibu Kota Nusantara

Legal name

Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara

Website

https://ikn.go.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ibu Kota Nusantara is Indonesia's government authority building and operating the country's new national capital in East Kalimantan, delivering smart city infrastructure (water, waste, security, buildings), the IKNOW citizen app, and the Investara investment platform to serve government institutions, investors, and residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart City Infrastructure Development

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Engineering & Public Works Technical Assistance (WASH/Transport/Energy) (BPADAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

Keywords

• Smart city development
• National capital infrastructure
• Urban investment facilitation
• Sustainable city planning
• Government infrastructure project

Headquarters

HQ city

Nusantara

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Investment Facilitation through Investara: Platform connecting investors to investment opportunities across 12 construction sectors in IKN development
2. Government Budget Allocation: National government funding for infrastructure development including roads, dams, airports, and government buildings
3. Land Development and Leasing: Revenue from land allocation, mixed-use zoning, and commercial property development within the 56,159 ha K-IKN area
4. Six Economic Clusters: Clean technology industry, integrated pharmaceuticals, sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, chemicals, and low-carbon energy generating economic activity and employment

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), operated by Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara, is a government-led national capital city development project that builds, develops, and accelerates six economic clusters across 2,560 km² in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Its core offerings are the integrated smart city infrastructure (smart waste, water, security, and building systems), the IKNOW citizen mobile application, and the Investara digital investment portal that connects domestic and international investors to opportunities across 12 construction sectors.

Product overview

Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) is a new national capital city project in Indonesia, developed in Kalimantan Timur. It is not a single commercial software product but a large-scale smart city initiative with multiple interconnected infrastructure systems, digital platforms, and strategic frameworks. The core product portfolio includes the IKNOW mobile application (a citizen-facing app available on Android and iOS), the Investara investment portal, and several smart city infrastructure systems — Smart Waste Management, Smart Water & Waste Water Management, Smart Security, and Smart Building — all guided by the Nusantara Smart City Blueprint. Supporting these are strategic policy documents including the Nusantara Net Zero Strategy 2045, the Biodiversity Management Master Plan, and the SDGs Voluntary Local Review baseline. The city is planned to be developed in two stages: Phase 1 (2022–2024) covering core government infrastructure, and Phase 2 (2025–2029) covering innovation centers, healthcare, and commercial areas, with full development targeted toward Indonesia's Vision 2045.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IKNOW: A comprehensive mobile application serving as a one-stop solution for exploring and accessing services in Ibu Kota Nusantara, designed to improve quality of life for residents.

Products and services

• IKNOW Mobile Application Official one-stop mobile application of Ibu Kota Nusantara for citizens and visitors to explore the capital, access smart city services, and engage with urban features. Available on Android and iOS.
• Investara Investment Portal Official digital investment platform enabling domestic and international investors to explore opportunities, access curated information, and initiate investments in IKN across 12 construction sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 million jobs created in East Kalimantan by 2045
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• SwissotelflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwissotel Nusantara is a flagship luxury hotel investment in the IKN commercial district, representing high-profile hospitality investment in the new capital city.
• Rumah Sakit HerminacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHermina Hospital is investing in healthcare facilities at IKN, providing essential medical services for the new capital's residents and visitors.
• Hotel QubikacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel Qubika is a hospitality investment in IKN's commercial area, contributing to the accommodation ecosystem for visitors and business travelers.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Masdar City: UAE's planned sustainable city in Abu Dhabi designed as a low-carbon urban development. Comparable to IKN as a greenfield smart city targeting renewable energy, sustainable construction, and integrated digital infrastructure.
• Astana (Nur-Sultan): Kazakhstan's purpose-built capital relocated from Almaty in 1997. Comparable to IKN as a national capital city built from scratch in a strategic location with modern urban planning and government district design.
• Songdo IBD: South Korea's planned smart city built on reclaimed land. Comparable to IKN as a greenfield urban development marketed on smart city infrastructure (ubiquitous sensors, integrated systems, digital services) and sustainability credentials.
• NEOM: Saudi Arabia's flagship $500B+ greenfield megaproject including THE LINE linear city. Most directly comparable to IKN as a state-backed, from-scratch sustainable smart city development with net-zero aspirations and integrated technology infrastructure.
• Sejong City: South Korea's administrative capital built to relieve Seoul congestion. Most analogous to IKN's function as a purpose-built administrative capital with government ministry relocation, phased development, and regional economic rebalancing mandate.
• Putrajaya: Malaysia's federal administrative center developed to house government ministries outside Kuala Lumpur. Comparable to IKN as a Southeast Asian purpose-built administrative capital with phased government relocation and smart city design elements.
• King Abdullah Economic City: Saudi Arabia's planned greenfield economic city. Comparable to IKN as a large-scale state-driven new city development targeting economic clusters, foreign investment attraction, and integrated infrastructure delivery.

Emerging players

• Forest City (Malaysia): Country Garden's planned sustainable city in Johor. Comparable to IKN as a Southeast Asian greenfield development marketed on environmental sustainability and smart city features, though focused on residential rather than administrative use.

Broad incumbents

• Canberra: Australia's purpose-built national capital and the historical benchmark for planned capitals. Comparable to IKN as a successful example of purpose-built administrative capital with master-planned design and government district concentration.
• Brasília: Brazil's purpose-built capital constructed in the late 1950s to drive inland development. Comparable to IKN as a precedent for national capital relocation to drive regional economic rebalancing, though with a 60+ year operational track record.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ikn_id
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iknindonesia4397
• Facebookfacebook.com/iknindonesia1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/otorita-ikn
• Instagraminstagram.com/otorita_ikn
• TikToktiktok.com/@ikn.id

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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