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Explore our collection of articles focused on real-world examples and case studies of social enterprises making a difference in communities around the world.

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ESG Compliance Brings Sustainable Impact and Commercial Benefits

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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 ESG […]

August 8, 2026 4 min read
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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

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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 transformative […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read
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UK-Indonesia Tech Hub x 1000 Digital Startup National Movement Driving Digital Excellence in Indonesia

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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 digital […]

August 8, 2026 4 min read
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Networking Month, ciptakan kolaborasi antar I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2

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“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 dampak […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read
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I-SEA Welcomes 10 Social Enterprises for the Second Cohort, Kicking-Off with an Intensive Three-Day Bootcamp

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Jakarta, [9 January 2024] – Instellar and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship are delighted to announce the launch of the second I-SEA cohort and welcome the ten new social enterprises to the programme. The Instellar and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA) is a one-year programme to improve the lives of people from marginalised and excluded groups in Indonesia by strengthening […]

August 8, 2026 5 min read
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#INSight – Measuring What Matters

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Written by: Rizky Anugrah – Head of Enterprise Development In the world of social entrepreneurship, it’s crucial for social enterprises to showcase the positive changes they bring. Why? Well, it’s easy to claim that your company is doing good, but how do other people know? Investors, the public, customers, partners, and even the government are […]

August 8, 2026 5 min read
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#INScope – The Rise of Zebra: The New Trend in Entrepreneurship

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A new breed of startup emerges as more people realize that Unicorn is not always magic and rainbows. This breed of startup focuses on sustainability, purpose, and social impact rather than rapid growth as Unicorn does. So what’s a Zebra and why is it on the rise? What is a Zebra? Unicorn’s pursuit of hypergrowth […]

August 8, 2026 2 min read
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#INSight: Navigating the Path to Self-sufficient Organization

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Indonesian NGOs face a challenging funding landscape, with 85%–90% of funding coming from international donors, a source that is in decline due to Indonesia’s status as a lower middle-income country since 2006. In 2014, Benyamin Davis and DFAT conducted a study that highlighted the challenges Indonesian NGOs are facing in terms of financial sustainability and […]

August 8, 2026 3 min read
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Instellar Supports Investing in Women’s Business Coalitions Transition into Social Enterprise

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On November 22, we worked with Investing in Women to support Business Coalitions (BCs) from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar create a business model that balances social impact and financial return. Together with Investing in Women, we support the BCs to embed a sustainability strategy and transition to a social enterprise model. Our session, “Thinking […]

August 8, 2026 2 min read