National Essay Competition
The National Essay Competition (NEC) is a core program under the Integrated Youth Renewable Energy Festival (IYREF) organized by SRE ITB. NEC invites Indonesian youth to propose innovative renewable energy solutions through essay writing and pitching, aiming to foster critical thinking, creativity, and awareness while supporting Indonesia’s sustainable energy transition toward Golden Indonesia 2045.
NEC IYREF 2026’s THEME
Total Competition Prize Up To
Timeline
March (Weeks 1–4)
Open Registration
March (Weeks 1–4)
Pre Event
March (Weeks 1–4)
Preliminary Submission
April (Weeks 1–4)
Semifinal Announcement
April (Weeks 1–4)
Webinar for Semifinalist
May (Weeks 1–3)
Pitch Coaching
May (Weeks 1–3)
TM & Grand Final Day
NEC Stages
The National Essay Competition in IYREF 2026 is divided into three main stages: Preliminary, Semifinal, and Final. Participants are required to complete and submit the necessary deliverables at each stage.
Preliminary Stage
Essay Submission
The initial phase of NEC requires participants to submit an essay as the preliminary output. Submission is fully online. Registration is free for this stage. Separate categories for SMA (High School) and University participants.
Semifinal Stage
Full Essay Submission + Webinar
Teams that advance to the semifinal are required to submit a full essay with a more detailed exploration of problems and solutions. A mandatory webinar will be provided for semifinalists. Re-registration fee of IDR 150,000 applies at this stage.
Final Stage
Pitch Deck & Pitching
Finalist teams will present their ideas via a pitch deck to the judges, followed by a Q&A session. An exclusive coaching session will guide finalists in building a strong pitch deck. Finals are conducted offline/online hybrid. Finalist SMA teams require teacher/parent accompaniment. Winners are selected per category (SMA & University).