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Explore our collection of articles focused on real-world examples and case studies of social enterprises making a difference in communities around the world.

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Impact Stories

Instellar and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Indonesia Accelerator 2021: Build Businesses in an Equal and Inclusive Society

Instellar

Instellar and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Indonesia Accelerator 2021: Build Businesses in an Equal and Inclusive Society Jakarta, [Date] – After more than a year through the Covid-19 pandemic, social entrepreneurs have proven that their participation has played an important role not only in the business ecosystem, but also in maintaining the quality of life of the […]

August 8, 2026 4 min read
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Remake City Jakarta: Startup Acceleration Program for Access to Funding

Instellar

The startup ecosystem development in Indonesia has been growing rapidly since the last few years.  However, this development cannot be separated from the many challenges that must be faced by the startup founders, one of which is the lack of access to funding. Several ways have been taken by startups in Indonesia to get funding, […]

August 8, 2026 4 min read
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ASIC: Creating Solution of Sustainable Living in Asia

Instellar

Data from the United Nations (UN) shows 60% of the population in Asia-Pacific has experienced living in urban area. The development of urban life in the last two decades will have a great impact on the sustainability of the planet. A number of countries like Singapore, China, South Korea, and Japan have come through massive […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read
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Understanding the Right Funding for Social Enterprise Workshop

Instellar

On 27th – 28th November 2018, Instellar held the last workshop for Rise Inc.6 titled Understanding The Right Funding for Social Enterprise. Finding the right funders and securing finances can be a challenging, time-consuming, and complicated process. According to Amy Millman, president of Springboard Enterprises, an accelerator for women-led businesses in technology, media and life […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read
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Korea Social Investment Foundation and Instellar Join Efforts to Support Impact Enterprises in Asia

Instellar

SINGAPORE, 5 June, 2018ㅡThe Korea Social Investment Foundation (KSIF, Impact Factory) and Instellar (Jakarta, Indonesia) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) in Singapore on June 5th to promote and vitalize the impact enterprise ecosystem across Asia. KSIF, a pioneer of impact finance in Korea, and Instellar, a social venture incubating and accelerating company in Indonesia, will […]

August 8, 2026 1 min read
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ARISE: The Industrial Revolution 4.0 for Social Innovation

Instellar

Jakarta, 26 April 2018 – The industrial revolution 4.0 has been present in everyday life. The term blockchain, big data, and cryptocurrency already crowded discussed by society at large. Presence of various online platform that connects users of transportation with driver is one of the early indications of the entry of the industrial revolution 4.0 […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read
Consulting

Sustainability Roadmap Development

Instellar

Instellar Impact supported BUMA International Group (BIG) in developing a group-wide sustainability roadmap to align its social impact efforts across multiple business units and local contexts. The engagement included assessing existing initiatives, defining strategic impact focus areas, and developing frameworks for impact measurement and priority-setting to guide more intentional planning, resource allocation, and long-term impact.

April 4, 2026 1 min read
Program

Shine Southeast Asia

Instellar

Shine Southeast Asia is an early-stage enterprise support program by the Swiss Re Foundation supporting social entrepreneurs in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines who are developing solutions to climate challenges. Through the program, selected enterprises receive tailored business and leadership coaching, access to Swiss Re expertise, and grants of up to SGD 40,000 to […]

September 4, 2025 1 min read
Program

Rise Inc.

Instellar

Rise Inc. is Instellar Impact’s flagship incubation program designed to support early-stage social enterprises and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Indonesia. The program provides tailored business support, capacity building, and mentorship to help entrepreneurs strengthen their business models, build sustainable operations, and grow their impact.

September 4, 2025 1 min read