The Role of Village-Owned Enterprises as Entrepreneurship Incubators: An Empirical Study in Several Rural Areas

Authors

  • Wening Estiningsih Universitas Borobudur, Indonesia
  • Pudji Astuty Universitas Borobudur, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/gijea.v3i4.645

Keywords:

BUMDes, entrepreneurship incubator, village economy, community empowerment, rural innovation

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) as entrepreneurship incubators in rural areas of Indonesia. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, this research examined 15 BUMDes in West Java, Central Java, and East Java from 2022-2024. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 45 respondents, participatory observation, and document analysis. Results show that BUMDes play a significant role in fostering entrepreneurial spirit among village communities through providing capital access, business training, and business mentoring. Of the 65,941 BUMDes registered nationally, 75.8% are actively operating and have created 142,000 new jobs. BUMDes functioning as entrepreneurship incubators increased village income by an average of 35% and reduced village poverty rates by up to 12%. This research contributes to rural entrepreneurship theory development and provides policy recommendations for optimizing BUMDes function as village economic drivers.

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2025-12-04

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Estiningsih, W., & Astuty, P. (2025). The Role of Village-Owned Enterprises as Entrepreneurship Incubators: An Empirical Study in Several Rural Areas. Greenation International Journal of Economics and Accounting, 3(4), 567–574. https://doi.org/10.38035/gijea.v3i4.645

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Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Greenation International Journal of Economics and Accounting (December 2025 - February 2026)

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