This study examines how business incubators foster Digital Social Innovation (DSI) in Indonesian start-ups by enhancing network services, capital support, and training programmes to promote entrepreneurship and growth.
This study employed a quantitative survey to analyse data from 190 start-up respondents. The variables used in this study include network services, capital support, training programmes, and government regulations and innovation ecosystems.
Business incubators significantly contribute to entrepreneurship development and DSI by offering mentorship, facilitating networks, providing essential resources, supporting innovation, and fostering collaboration, thereby enhancing start-up sustainability and societal impact.
This study links business incubation and DSI in Indonesia, providing insights for leveraging digital platforms for economic and social impact.
The study highlights strategies such as mentorship, networking, and resource access to help start-ups tackle societal challenges and ensure long-term success.
Pramesti, D. A., Sugiarto, C., Putra, I. R. A. S., Purnamasari, B. D., Saputra, A. and Turiah, H. (2025): Business Incubators and Startup Ecosystems in Indonesia: The Role of Digital Social Innovation (DSI). World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development (WJEMSD), Vol. 21, No. 4, pp. 321-338.