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

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 8 min read

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

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 8 min read

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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, several […]

August 8, 2026 8 min read

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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, AgritronZ […]

August 8, 2026 8 min read

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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 GDP […]

August 8, 2026 8 min read

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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 launch […]

August 8, 2026 8 min read

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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 ESG […]

August 8, 2026 8 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

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 8 min read

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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 digital […]

August 8, 2026 8 min read