ABOUT US

Impact Palu is a social entrepreneurship incubator based in Palu.

Since 2020, we’ve worked at the intersection of innovation, equity, and environmental stewardship, supporting grassroots changemakers and sustainable SMEs to tackle pressing social and economic challenges.

Why are We Exist?

At Impact Palu, we believe that social enterprises will develop a sustainable solution for social and environmental problems in Palu and beyond. By supporting aspiring social entrepreneurs with capacity building programs and connecting them with pertinent stakeholders, it will achieve a sustainable and greater impact.

Impact Palu Over the Year

We are dedicated to empowering communities and fostering sustainable development in Eastern Indonesia.

2019

What it all started with.

Impact Palu’s foundational vision began during the co-founder’s participation in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship Program at Brown University. Collaborating with international peers, the co-founder engaged in workshops on social entrepreneurship and economic development, sparking the blueprint for Impact Palu’s community-driven model.

2020

Launched the First Pilot Project.

Founded to address post-disaster recovery and economic revitalisation in Central Sulawesi through social entrepreneurship ecosystem-building activities. Participated in pilot-testing of The Gender Lens Incubation and Acceleration (GLIA) Toolkit.

2022

Community Engagement Programs.

Conducted a series of webinars about social entrepreneurship business models featuring various prominent social entrepreneurs. Conducted a 101 workshop with local SMEs in Palu to help them develop social business models

2023

Research on Solidarity Economy.

In collaboration with Sasakawa Peace Foundation to conduct pre-research about Social Solidarity Ecomony Organization (SSEOs) in Palu city. Registered as an official incubator under KEMENKOPUKM.