Jakarta, INTI - Tax consulting service startup, Tax Point, became the top winner (Best of the Best) at the 11th NextDev event, hosted by Telkomsel through the NextDev Summit 2026.
Tax Point, based in Tabanan, Bali, offers responsive and affordable tax consulting solutions supported by certified experts. The platform is designed to help users navigate the complexities of tax administration in a simpler way.
Tax Point founder, Pande Putu Khrisna Ariyudha, said the NextDev program provides many benefits in developing his business, from developing his business model to developing strategies for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
"The mentorship and access to the NextDev network helped us clarify the problems we were targeting and our future development strategies," said Khrisna.
AI-Based Innovation at the NextDev Summit
NextDev Summit 2026 itself was the culmination of the 11th NextDev startup incubation program, which this year carried the theme "Unleashing AI Impact." The event featured final pitches from the 10 best technopreneurs with artificial intelligence (AI)-based innovations.
In addition to Tax Point, Bandung-based startup Employee was named runner-up with its cloud-based and AI-based HRIS solution. Meanwhile, Sumrize from Subang won the Most Attractive Digital Business award for its AI platform capable of automatically summarizing WhatsApp conversations.
Telkomsel President Director, Nugroho, stated that Indonesia has enormous potential in the digital sector, which needs to be continuously supported through talent development and an innovation ecosystem.
"Telkomsel consistently develops talent through the NextDev program to encourage the development of impactful digital solutions," said Nugroho.
NextDev itself has been running for more than a decade and is one of the leading startup incubation programs in Indonesia. Since its inception, the program has incubated 162 technopreneurs from a total of 6,798 applicants and involved thousands of mentors and experts in the business development process of participants.
By focusing on AI-based innovation, NextDev is expected to produce startups that are not only innovative but also capable of making a real impact on society and industry.
Conclusion
Tax consulting service startup Tax Point was selected as the main winner of the 11th NextDev at the NextDev Summit 2026 held by Telkomsel. The startup offers simple and affordable tax consulting solutions supported by the development of the incubation program. The AI-themed event also has Epployee as the runner-up with its cloud and AI-based HRIS solution, and Sumrize as the Most Attractive Digital Business with its automatic WhatsApp chat summary system.
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