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”
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”
Five Green Startups in Bali Embark Transformative Journey with HATCH x PEDE Incubation Programme
The HATCH x PEDE Incubation Programme for Bali has officially kicked off with the Onboarding Programme which was held on August 15-16, 2024. This event marked the beginning of a transformative journey for five innovative green startups: Daurulang.id, Umah Pupa, Electric Wheel, Biojel, and Patala. Over the course of two days, our new Bali cohort of 5Continue reading “Five Green Startups in Bali Embark Transformative Journey with HATCH x PEDE Incubation Programme”
Deep Impact Discovery Trip: Connecting Korean Innovators with Indonesian Business Landscape
The Indonesian market continues to attract significant attention from investors in the technology industry, indicating substantial potential within the global business ecosystem. This interest has also attracted the KT&G Startup Sangsang Camp, a startup incubator program from Korea, organized by the KT&G—a leading global company from South Korea specializing in tobacco and ginseng production. TheContinue reading “Deep Impact Discovery Trip: Connecting Korean Innovators with Indonesian Business Landscape”
I-SEA Peer Learning Empowers Changemakers to Elevate Capacity and Networks in Safe, Supportive Environment
The second Peer Learning session of the Instellar & IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA) programme took place on Friday, July 11th, 2024, at IKEA Alam Sutera. As we welcomed 10 selected social enterprises for the Second Cohort of I-SEA, the focus was on enhancing the capacity of participating changemakers in effective organizational management and supportingContinue reading “I-SEA Peer Learning Empowers Changemakers to Elevate Capacity and Networks in Safe, Supportive Environment”
HATCH x PEDE Surabaya Cohort Programme Onboarding Builds a Strong Foundation for Innovation and Growth
The HATCH x PEDE Incubation Programme kicked off its Surabaya cohort with an onboarding activity that took place on July 9-10, 2024 at MARKAS Surabaya. Participating in the onboarding were the 10 green innovators selected for the programme, which are Ecowood, BumiBaik, Hawa, and STB Pellet from the climate sector, and Crustea, KerabaTani, Hidroponic.id, Agrisolute, AgritronZContinue reading “HATCH x PEDE Surabaya Cohort Programme Onboarding Builds a Strong Foundation for Innovation and Growth”
Digital Hub Roadshow in Bali Encourages Innovative Collaboration in Green Technology
Young innovators and digital talents gathered at Bali Headquarters for an innovative event that aims to shape a sustainable future through technology. The Digital Hub Collaboration Roadshow, in collaboration with the UK-Indonesia Tech Hub and the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo), was held on Friday, June 21, 2024 to kick off the launchContinue reading “Digital Hub Roadshow in Bali Encourages Innovative Collaboration in Green Technology”