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How Accelerator Priorities Shift Across Ecosystems
Across several cities in Indonesia, our Zebra Accelerator Playbook workshops brought together entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) working in different local contexts. While the goal was to strengthen accelerator design and execution, the workshops revealed patterns in how accelerator priorities evolve across ecosystems. Each city had its own dynamics. But some patterns kept coming up; aboutContinue reading "How Accelerator Priorities Shift Across Ecosystems"
Redefining Luxury in Mandalika: Lombok Eco Kriya Pioneers Circular Tourism with ‘Tusha’ Amenities and the SOLAH Network
Lombok Tengah, January 20, 2026 – In a significant step toward transforming Lombok into a sustainable tourism destination, the Lombok Eco Kriya Consortium—comprising Plana, Timba, and Wise Steps Foundation—together with Instellar Impact, officially unveiled the region’s first Circular Green Tourism Ecosystem. Hosted at Tampah Hills, the dissemination event brought together key stakeholders from the government,Continue reading "Redefining Luxury in Mandalika: Lombok Eco Kriya Pioneers Circular Tourism with ‘Tusha’ Amenities and the SOLAH Network"
Berikanesia Lestari Transforms Abandoned Mining Pits into a Circular Economy for Belitung Communities
Bangka Belitung, 14 January 2026 — Changemakers from Belitung under the Berikanesia Lestari initiative, with support from Instellar Impact through Catalyst Changemakers Ecosystem (CCE) 3.0, have successfully implemented blue economy innovations over the past year on Belitung Island. Through close collaboration with local government, fisher groups, aquaculture farmers, community health workers, and local residents, BerikanesiaContinue reading "Berikanesia Lestari Transforms Abandoned Mining Pits into a Circular Economy for Belitung Communities"
CSR as a Business Strategy: Lessons from Danone Indonesia, BUMA International Group, and Industry Experts
At our recent Impact in Action on strategic CSR, leaders from Danone Indonesia, BUMA International Group (BIG), and ecosystem experts all pointed to the same thing: impact is no longer a side project. It’s becoming part of business strategy. Here are the key insights from the discussion. Purpose-driven companies build impact into their operations KaryantoContinue reading "CSR as a Business Strategy: Lessons from Danone Indonesia, BUMA International Group, and Industry Experts"
I-SEA Programme Brings Together 10 Social Enterprises for Cohort 3
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"
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"