Jakarta Welcomes New Creative Space for Young Entrepreneurs

Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama has officially opened Jakarta Creative Hub for young entrepreneurs.

The city administration recently opened a creative space for the younger generation. Jakarta Creative Hub was built as a place for young people in the city to grow their startups and creative businesses. The new space has several unique facilities including a workshop area, library, meeting rooms and a computer lab. Additionally, it includes a co-working office for entrepreneurs, startup companies and small and medium enterprises.

According to Ahok, Jakarta Creative Hub was established to cater to the younger generation’s interests and potentials in developing the local creative economy sector.

“This is for the youths, the creative minds who would like to start a business. Therefore, this is not only a gathering place for communities, [but the hub] also provides tools and co- office spaces,” said Ahok, as quoted by Jakarta Globe.

Ahok adds that the government is planning to build more creative spaces if Jakarta Creative Hub proves successful. Jakarta Creative Hub opened on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.