Indonesia's Creative Economy Shows Strong Growth, Receives Government Support

Significant Investment Inflows

Indonesia's creative economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, with investment inflows reaching Rp 132 trillion by Q3 2025 ²

. This figure represents approximately 97% of the annual target of Rp 136.3 trillion, showcasing the sector's potential and international investor confidence. Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, highlighted that these investments are actual funds entering Indonesia, not just cooperation commitments or memoranda of understanding ²

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New KUR Program for Creative Sector

In a significant policy development, the government is set to introduce a special KUR (People's Business Credit) program tailored for the creative economy sector. The program is expected to have a substantial allocation of Rp 10 trillion for 2026 ¹

. This financial support will be complemented by mentorship initiatives to help creative businesses access funding effectively. The KUR program for creative industries will offer credit limits of up to Rp 500 million per borrower, providing substantial capital for growth and development ¹

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Strategic Objectives

The government's strategy involves multiple layers of support:

1. Financial backing through the KUR program with significant allocation
2. Mentorship and guidance to help creative businesses access funding
3. Market expansion support to help local businesses become national champions and eventually global players

The Minister emphasized that the program aims to create 'local heroes' that can compete nationally and 'national heroes' that can succeed globally. This comprehensive approach demonstrates the government's commitment to nurturing the creative economy as a significant contributor to national economic growth.