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Redefining Luxury in Mandalika: Lombok Eco Kriya Pioneers Circular Tourism with ‘Tusha’ Amenities and the SOLAH Network

Instellar

Lombok Tengah, January 20, 2026 – In a significant step toward transforming Lombok into a sustainable tourism destination, the Lombok Eco Kriya Consortium—comprising Plana, Timba, and Wise Steps Foundation—together with Instellar Impact, officially unveiled the region’s first Circular Green Tourism Ecosystem. Hosted at Tampah Hills, the dissemination event brought together key stakeholders from the government, […]

August 8, 20263 min read

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CSR as a Business Strategy: Lessons from Danone Indonesia, BUMA International Group, and Industry Experts

Instellar

At our recent Impact in Action on strategic CSR, leaders from Danone Indonesia, BUMA International Group (BIG), and ecosystem experts all pointed to the same thing: impact is no longer a side project. It’s becoming part of business strategy. Here are the key insights from the discussion. Purpose-driven companies build impact into their operations Karyanto […]

August 8, 20264 min read

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I-SEA Programme Brings Together 10 Social Enterprises for Cohort 3

Instellar

Jakarta, 26 September 2025 – Instellar and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship are once again joining forces to support social innovation in Indonesia through I-SEA Cohort 3, a one-year acceleration programme designed to help social enterprises strengthen their business capacity and expand their positive impact. This year, ten inspiring social enterprises from across the country, spanning nature-based […]

August 8, 20264 min read

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InnoFund 2025: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to Grow and Create Impact

Instellar

Jakarta, 17 September 2025 – Standard Chartered Foundation, through its global initiative Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, in collaboration with Instellar Impact as the implementing partner and Youth Business International (YBI), officially launched the InnoFund programme in Indonesia.  The programme aims to provide financing access and tailored business support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) […]

August 8, 20264 min read

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15 Green Tech Startups Showcase at Green Tech Innovation Showcase

Instellar

Jakarta (July 30, 2025) – The British Embassy Jakarta through UK–Indonesia Tech Hub, in collaboration with Instellar Impact and the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), held a Green Tech Innovation Showcase on July 30 2025 in Jakarta. This event was the culmination of the Hatch x PEDE Incubation Programme Batch 2 and PEDE Innovation […]

August 8, 20263 min read

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#INScope – Bridging the Capital Gap: Supporting Impact-Driven Businesses in Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Instellar

In Indonesia, the entrepreneurial landscape is rich with businesses that are not only seeking profit but also aiming to create positive social and environmental change. These impact-driven businesses, particularly Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs), are making a real difference in their communities, yet many struggle to access the capital they need to scale. SGBs typically […]

August 8, 20264 min read

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Effective Stakeholder Mapping: Building Bridges for Sustainable Impact Initiatives

Instellar

Bernard Budiman Impact-Driven Enterprise Advisory (IDEA) Lead of Instellar Do you find yourself juggling numerous and diverse stakeholders, struggling to keep them all aligned? I’ve been through it myself, and the lessons I’ve learned could help you navigate some of the challenges along the way.. Early in my career, I worked on a project with […]

August 8, 20264 min read

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The Importance of Hands-on Support in the I-SEA Programme

Instellar

For most social entrepreneurs, challenges often beset them with respect to limited resources and access to mentorship, putting pressure to scale for more societal benefit. In these battles, supportive programmes like the Instellar & IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA) become indispensable. It is because of this strong framework of support and guidance that I-SEA shall not only […]

August 8, 20262 min read

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Building Collaborative and Inclusive Leadership at I-SEA Cohort 2 Leadership Training

Instellar

The SDG Academy room at Tanoto Foundation was filled with excitement as Changemakers from the 10 selected social enterprises in the I-SEA program underwent a two-day leadership training on 4th-5th September 2024. The training helped them to identify their personal leadership styles, build a collaborative work culture, and become inclusive leaders in their social enterprises. […]

August 8, 20263 min read