Academy of Entrepreneurs Wins the Australia–Indonesia Institute Grant 2024–2025
- Academy of Entrepreneurs
- Oct 23
- 2 min read
We’re super happy to share some incredible news with our community
Academy of Entrepreneurs has officially been awarded the Australia–Indonesia Institute Grant 2024–25, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
This milestone is a powerful reminder of what happens when passion meets purpose — and it marks another exciting chapter in our mission to empower dreamers, doers, and changemakers across the globe.
Introducing EcoBoss: Empowering Green Entrepreneurs
At the Academy of Entrepreneurs, we’ve always believed that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools to drive real social and environmental change. With the support of the Australian-Indonesian Grant, we’re launching EcoBoss — a bold initiative designed to inspire and equip young Indonesians between the age of 18-25 to become the next generation of green entrepreneurs who trade and collaborate between Australia and Indonesia.
Through an energetic Train the Trainer model (delivered in both Bahasa Indonesia and English), EcoBoss will reach 5,000 students across Indonesia and 400 teachers, empowering them to:
🌍 Transform environmental challenges into business opportunities
💡 Build creative, sustainable solutions for their communities
🤝 Strengthen Indonesia–Australia collaborations
🚀 Lead with innovation, responsibility, and impact
This isn’t just another program — it’s a movement to create a ripple effect of innovation and environmental leadership across the region.
Strengthening Australia–Indonesia Ties
EcoBoss is more than an education project, it’s a bridge between the entrepreneurial ecosystems of Australia and Indonesia.
By sparking cross-border collaboration, trade, and shared learning, EcoBoss will help build strong, long-lasting partnerships that drive both economic and environmental transformation. Participants will get access to global networks, Australian innovation, and the chance to co-create sustainable ventures with international peers.
This embodies the heart of the AII mission: building deeper connections through education, culture, and collaboration.
Creating Jobs. Driving Innovation. Building a Sustainable Future.
EcoBoss will ignite real action — not just conversations.
Together with our partners, this project will:
✅ Create new job opportunities
✅ Boost local and international trade
✅ Strengthen Australia–Indonesia partnerships
✅ Build resilient, environmentally conscious communities
With this grant, we’re proving once again that education + entrepreneurship = unstoppable impact. This is only the beginning.
A Huge Thank You
Thank you to DFAT for trusting and supporting our vision and choosing us to deliver the program and impact in Indonesia.
We launched EcoBoss on September 15th, 2025.
Educators, business leaders, and young changemakers to join us in creating a greener, fairer, and more connected world.
Applications are open, you can start whenever you want between September 15th to November 20th, 2025
Stay tuned for updates, stories, and opportunities to be part of this journey!
Learn more about the 2024–25 AII Grant Recipients: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-indonesia-institute/grants
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