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-based solutions, textiles, and circular economy, have been selected to join the programme. Each of them brings a visionary solution to some of Indonesia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
A Transformative Start with Bootcamp
The journey kicked off with a three-day bootcamp (24–26 September 2025), where the participants had the opportunity to reflect on their mission, revisit their challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Through sessions with IKEA experts and employees, they gained deeper insights into IKEA’s values and culture, refined their business plans, and built meaningful collaborations with fellow changemakers.
Unlike previous years, I-SEA Cohort 3 also welcomes traditional businesses that are beginning their transition towards becoming socially responsible enterprises. This shift reflects I-SEA’s mission to not only strengthen existing social enterprises but also encourage more businesses to embed sustainability into their core operations.
A Collaborative Commitment to Greater Impact
Romy Cahyadi, CEO of Instellar Impact, shared,
We are delighted to welcome ten more social entrepreneurs to I-SEA cohort 3. We have successfully identified changemakers with brilliant and visionary ideas to solve various problems in their communities. Through the I-SEA program, we hope to continue supporting these changemakers’ journeys to strengthen their businesses while simultaneously expanding their social impact to more people, especially by improving the well-being of their beneficiaries.
Åsa Skogström Feldt, Managing Director IKEA Social Entrepreneurship B.V., added,
We are very excited to welcome the ten selected social entrepreneurs to the second cohort of I-SEA. The social and environmental challenges we face today need to be addressed at multiple levels. At IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, we believe in the power of social entrepreneurs to create long-term change. The diverse initiatives in this cohort, from sustainable agriculture to innovative plastic recycling, demonstrate the positive impact they can have on communities, well-being, and the environment. We look forward to supporting them and learning from these changemakers on their journey of improvement.
Adrian Worth, Managing Director IKEA Indonesia, also shared,
In line with IKEA’s vision to create a better everyday life for the many, we consistently recognize the importance of making a positive contribution to society. Our partnership with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and Instellar for the second cohort of I-SEA is one example of our strong commitment to supporting local communities, including marginalized groups. Furthermore, together with our partners, we will empower the ten selected social entrepreneurs to strengthen their impact through tailored mentoring support
Meet the 10 Social Enterprises of I-SEA Cohort 3
Here are the ten social enterprises embarking on their I-SEA journey this year:
- Adena Coffee: Empowers farmers with sustainable agricultural practices and promotes agroforestry to reduce deforestation while strengthening local community economies.
- Al-Anbiya’: A premium Muslim men’s sarong brand that blends tradition with innovation while creating sustainable livelihoods for local artisans.
- Aliet Green: Combines regenerative agriculture and farmer empowerment through organic coconut sugar and vanilla products.
- Bell Living Lab: Turns coffee waste into eco-friendly materials for furniture and interiors, reducing agricultural waste.
- HANDEP: Empowers Dayak communities, particularly women, through sustainable rattan crafts that support forest conservation and preserve local culture.
- Kobumi Spices: Exports spices, coconuts, and sustainable seafood from Eastern Indonesia through fair trade practices and environmental conservation.
- Lumosh Living: Transforms ceramic and glass waste into functional tableware, advancing circular economy practices and reducing waste management costs.
- Parongpong Recycle and Waste Lab: Converts non-recyclable waste into valuable new materials through community-based approaches and industry collaboration.
- Rumah Tenun Magelang: Preserves Indonesia’s weaving heritage while empowering rural women through natural fibre textile production.
- Ubud Raw Chocolate & Caca: Produces nutrient-rich raw chocolate with fair trade practices and strong sustainability commitments.