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Impact Stories

Front-Day Sustainability: Sustainable Farming Exploration with IKEA Co-workers and Agridesa

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On October 4th, IKEA Co-workers were buzzing with excitement at Agridesa’s sustainable farm in Bali for the Front-Day Sustainability program. It was a hands-on experience where IKEA Co-workers got to discover the world of social enterprises and witness Agridesa’s game-changing approach to agriculture. From digital closed-loop systems to sustainable farming techniques, they discovered how Agridesa is transforming […]

August 8, 2026 5 min read

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Front-Day Sustainability: Harvesting Connections between IKEA Co-workers and Java Fresh

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Recently, IKEA co-workers had the chance to dive into the world of social entrepreneurship in Front-Day Sustainability, an initiative designed to connect IKEA co-workers with social entrepreneurs participating in Instellar & IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA). This two-day initiative brought IKEA co-workers to visit Java Fresh’s work sites in Tasikmalaya,  where they could actively contribute […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read

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#INSCope: 3 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs to Diversify Its Funding

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The nonprofit sector in Indonesia is rapidly evolving in its approach to securing funding, with 80-85% of financial support coming from donors. As the funding landscape has shifted in recent years, donors increasingly favor projects that align with their priorities. To stay ahead, it’s crucial for your nonprofit to adapt to these changes. Diversifying your funding […]

August 8, 2026 5 min read

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Five Green Startups in Bali Embark Transformative Journey  with HATCH x PEDE Incubation Programme

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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 5 […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read

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Deep Impact Discovery Trip: Connecting Korean Innovators with Indonesian Business Landscape

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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. The […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read

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Kartini Day: The Burning Passion of Women Leaders

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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, several […]

August 8, 2026 4 min read

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HATCH x PEDE Surabaya Cohort Programme Onboarding Builds a Strong Foundation for Innovation and Growth

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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, AgritronZ […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read

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Climate finance and impact investment: The overlapping financial agenda to save the Earth

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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 GDP […]

August 8, 2026 4 min read

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Digital Hub Roadshow in Bali Encourages Innovative Collaboration in Green Technology

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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 launch […]

August 8, 2026 4 min read