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”
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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”
Climate finance and impact investment: The overlapping financial agenda to save the Earth
What is climate change? Climate change is a global issue threatening lives and livelihoods across the globe. The economy is anticipated to suffer as a result of rising temperatures and decreasing agricultural yields. Sri Mulyani, Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, estimated that economic damages from natural disasters related to climate change might reach 3.45% of GDPContinue reading “Climate finance and impact investment: The overlapping financial agenda to save the Earth”
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”
ESG Compliance Brings Sustainable Impact and Commercial Benefits
Companies are starting to be conscious about the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance. Going beyond financial considerations, ESG helps businesses address broader risks like climate change, societal changes, and evolving environmental regulations. How can companies translate their efforts that integrate with the business operations to deliver ESG compliance? The Essence of ESGContinue reading “ESG Compliance Brings Sustainable Impact and Commercial Benefits”
UK-Indonesia Tech Hub, 1000 Digital Startup National Movement, and Markas Surabaya Support the Growth of Green Startups and Digital Talents through Digital Hub Collaboration Roadshow
On Friday, May 17, 2024, the Digital Hub Collaboration Roadshow was held in Surabaya, in collaboration with the UK-Indonesia Tech Hub, 1000 Digital Startup National Movement, and Markas by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo), to engage and inform local digital talents and startups in Surabaya in the green/climate/agricultural technology sectors about their transformativeContinue reading “UK-Indonesia Tech Hub, 1000 Digital Startup National Movement, and Markas Surabaya Support the Growth of Green Startups and Digital Talents through Digital Hub Collaboration Roadshow”
Kartini Day: The Burning Passion of Women Leaders
Kartini day is a celebration to one of Indonesian heroes, Raden Ajeng Kartini, who fought for emancipation so that women have equal rights. On April 21, we celebrate with Kartini’s spirit that inspires generations of Indonesian women to be unrestrained in achieving their dreams. In the Instellar and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA) program, severalContinue reading “Kartini Day: The Burning Passion of Women Leaders”
Supporting Oxfam in Bringing Change for Gender Equality
Oxfam brought Instellar on board to implement the Gender Transformative and Responsible Agribusiness Investments in South East Asia (GRAISEA) project in Indonesia. The project aims to improve the livelihoods of small-scale producers in the agriculture sector through inclusive value chains and responsible business practices by implementing Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE).
UK-Indonesia Tech Hub x 1000 Digital Startup National Movement Driving Digital Excellence in Indonesia
The British Embassy Jakarta, through the UK-Indonesia Tech Hub, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (KomInfo) and Instellar, launched the Digital Hub programme: UK-Indonesia Tech Hub x 1000 Digital Startup National Movement on 2 April 2024. The programme aims to provide capacity building and support to 60 tech start-ups and 1000 digitalContinue reading “UK-Indonesia Tech Hub x 1000 Digital Startup National Movement Driving Digital Excellence in Indonesia”
Networking Month, ciptakan kolaborasi antar I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2
“Competition makes us faster. Collaboration makes us better” Kendati On-site Intensive Bootcamp telah usai pada Januari lalu, I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2 lanjut terkoneksi melalui Networking Month yang berlangsung pada 29 Januari hingga 29 Februari 2024. Networking Month sendiri merupakan salah satu rangkaian program I-SEA Cohort 2 yang bertujuan menciptakan kolaborasi untuk memperkuat bisnis dan dampakContinue reading “Networking Month, ciptakan kolaborasi antar I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2”