Five Outstanding SMEs in Digital Creative Entrepreneurs (DCE) 2.0 Program Receive Business Capital Assistance from Telkomsel

Kapanlagi.com - The second year of the Digital Creative Entrepreneurs program (DCE 2.0) was held by Telkomsel since August 2022. This program is part of the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, playing a role as a solution and incubation platform for the development of local entrepreneur and brand owner of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia.

DCE 2.0 was officially closed with an Awarding Ceremony entitled 'Unlocking Opportunities with Digital Creativities'. Attended by the Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs of the Republic of Indonesia, Teten Masduki, the DCE 2.0 Awarding Ceremony also announced five outstanding SMEs from 1,594 SMEs who participated in the program. The five outstanding SMEs consist of one Best of The Best SME and four best SMEs from each category in the DCE 2.0 program, namely the Food and Beverage, Fashion, Crafts, and Personal Care categories.

Out of all participants who were SMEs that registered for the DCE 2.0 program's webinar and local roadshow, 200 SMEs were selected to attend intimate classes with the MyAds, Kuncie, and 99% Usahaku platforms from Telkomsel's digital business ecosystem.

1. Five Outstanding SMEs Receive Business Capital Assistance

Awarding Ceremony DCE 2.0 / Credit Foto: Dokumentasi Pribadi

60 outstanding SME players are eligible to participate in workshops and are curated again from the aspects of products, legality, finance, digital, and creativity. Then, 20 selected SME players undergo the DCE 2.0 Academy, and then 5 outstanding SME players among them are eligible for business capital assistance from Telkomsel.

The five outstanding DCE 2.0 SMEs are Darmojo Ayam Panggang from Sidoarjo, East Java (Best of The Best award winner), Come n Drink from Jayapura, Papua (Best Food & Beverage category), Batik Anne Surya from Surabaya, East Java (Best Fashion category), Solohabo Gift from Karanganyar, Central Java (Best Craft category), and Maharati from South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta (Best Personal Care category).

"The implementation of DCE 2.0 is a manifestation of Telkomsel's commitment as a digital ecosystem enabler that opens up more opportunities for progress and growth for the community. This program is designed to provide added value through the utilization of Telkomsel's asset and digital infrastructure ecosystem, especially for SME players in Indonesia who are undergoing digital transformation. Through the DCE 2.0 program, we continue to strive to provide a positive impact on mobile digital services and solutions that exceed user expectations, through strengthening the creativity, capabilities, and digital competencies of local entrepreneurs and brand owners, while also helping them to reach markets at the national and global levels. DCE 2.0 is also presented to be able to shape SMEs that continue to grow, inspire, and innovate. Congratulations to all participants, especially the five outstanding SME players who are the best in each category. Hopefully, Telkomsel's support can continue to strengthen Indonesia's sustainable digital SME transformation," said Telkomsel Sales Director Adiwinahyu B. Sigit.

Telkomsel Vice President Corporate Communications Saki Hamsat Bramono further added, "Thank you for the enthusiasm of all participants who have participated in the DCE 2.0 program. Going forward, by encouraging the application of business processes that prioritize ESG-based harmony principles, Telkomsel will continue to exceed expectations to be able to open up various potential initiatives to support the SME sector as a catalyst in the recovery and revival of the nation in overcoming various challenges. Together, we can become the driving force of the nation's economy, supported by excellence in capabilities in an inclusive digital ecosystem. "

2. Training and Development Material

Awarding Ceremony DCE 2.0 / Credit Foto: Dokumentasi Pribadi

All DCE 2.0 participants receive training and development materials from 19 digital industry speakers and 5 expert mentors in digital entrepreneurship, such as CEO HAUS! Indonesia Gufron Syarief as a mentor in the Food and Beverage category, Founder Noonaku Group Florentia Jeanne as a mentor in the Fashion category, CEO Naruna Roy Wibisono as a mentor in the Craft category, Co-Founder DECA Group Jessica Lin as a mentor in the Personal Care category, and CEO Panenmaya Academy Abdi R. Sastrawinata as Head Mentor.

In addition, participants are also allowed to access and utilize the advantages of Telkomsel's digital service assets for SMEs, including the 99% Usahaku platform to support business growth and financial management, MyAds service as a digital advertising and promotion solution for SMEs, the Kuncie application that can help develop business skills through online learning, and MAXstream as an online venue for virtual activities. At the end of the program, DCE 2.0 also presents a virtual exhibition in the form of online live shopping to showcase 20 outstanding SME players and their flagship products.

To access further information about the DCE 2.0 program, visit the dce.co.id website and @dce_id social media.

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