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-basedContinue reading “I-SEA Programme Brings Together 10 Social Enterprises for Cohort 3”
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InnoFund 2025: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to Grow and Create Impact
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)Continue reading “InnoFund 2025: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to Grow and Create Impact”
15 Green Tech Startups Showcase at Green Tech Innovation Showcase
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 InnovationContinue reading “15 Green Tech Startups Showcase at Green Tech Innovation Showcase”
Six-Month Journey of I-SEA Changemakers: Transformation, Innovation, and Positive Impact
“Time flies when you are having fun.”— Albert Einstein It’s hard to believe that the second cohort of the I-SEA program has already been running for more than six months. In this short period, the I-SEA Changemakers have gone through extensive mentoring to develop their businesses and amplify their impact. With guidance, mentorship, funding, and tailored ecosystemContinue reading “Six-Month Journey of I-SEA Changemakers: Transformation, Innovation, and Positive Impact”
Responding to US Tariffs: A Guide for Social Enterprises
As the leading impact consulting firm in Indonesia that works closely with social enterprises, we have seen firsthand how quickly global changes, like the United States’ recent tariff decisions, can affect local businesses. Here’s our perspective on what’s happening and what social entrepreneurs can do next. The recent tariff policies introduced by the US areContinue reading “Responding to US Tariffs: A Guide for Social Enterprises”
Effective Stakeholder Mapping: Building Bridges for Sustainable Impact Initiatives
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 withContinue reading “Effective Stakeholder Mapping: Building Bridges for Sustainable Impact Initiatives”
#INScope – Bridging the Capital Gap: Supporting Impact-Driven Businesses in Indonesia and Southeast Asia
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 typicallyContinue reading “#INScope – Bridging the Capital Gap: Supporting Impact-Driven Businesses in Indonesia and Southeast Asia”
Green Tech Innovation Showcase: The UK – Indonesia Partnership to Foster Sustainable Digital Transformation
The British Embassy Jakarta, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi) through 1000 Digital Startup National Movement and Instellar, hosted a Green Tech Innovation Showcase on 5 December 2024, at Milieu Space, Surabaya. This event was a key moment of the Hatch x Powering Entrepreneur for Digital Excellence (PEDE) incubation programme, showcasingContinue reading “Green Tech Innovation Showcase: The UK – Indonesia Partnership to Foster Sustainable Digital Transformation”
Building Leadership’s Empathy, Growth and Impact at I-SEA Leadership Training
Brimming with self-reflection and growth, the I-SEA Wave 2 Changemakers elevated their leadership skills to new heights at the I-SEA Leadership Training at IKEA Alam Sutera! This thoughtful two-day training is the continuation from the first leadership training, gathering Changemakers in exploring diverse leadership styles and developing essential qualities with a focus on building the foundationContinue reading “Building Leadership’s Empathy, Growth and Impact at I-SEA Leadership Training”
Owning Instellar Shares: Reflection of 1 Year Asterik Cooperative
Bima: Hey Pop, what got you interested in cooperative? Where did you first hear about it? Poppy: Hey Bim! I just like the idea of cooperatives that prioritize democracy, openness, and mutual aid. When you and Mas Romy introduced the idea of an employee cooperative during our company outing, I got really excited. What madeContinue reading “Owning Instellar Shares: Reflection of 1 Year Asterik Cooperative”