Jakarta, October 17, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) is equipping 50 creative economy practitioners in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra, through the Creative Economy Ready for Financing (CreaFIN) program.
The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) equipped 50 creative economy practitioners in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra, through the Creative Economy Ready for Financing (CreaFIN) program at the Samosir Creative Hub on Thursday (October 15, 2026).
Held at the Samosir Creative Hub on Thursday (October 15), the activity is part of the Creative Hub Activation Program, which aims to prepare creative business practitioners to better access financing sources.
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya emphasized the role of Creative Hubs in connecting creative talent with industries and financing sources. According to him, these facilities must deliver tangible economic impacts, from business development to job creation.
“Creative Hubs must be more than just gathering spaces. We want to bring together talent, ideas, technology, industries, and funding sources so that creative potential can grow into competitive businesses, create jobs, and generate added value for regional and national economies,” Minister Riefky said.
Deputy for Strategic Creative Economy Development at the Ministry of Creative Economy Mohammed Ali Berawi highlighted the importance of strengthening business capacity so that creative economy practitioners can make optimal use of financing facilities. Through CreaFIN, participants gain an understanding of capital requirements, financing options, and partnership opportunities to develop their businesses in line with their products’ potential.
“We want this activity to deliver tangible benefits to creative economy practitioners in Samosir Regency, particularly by improving business readiness and competitiveness. The Ministry of Creative Economy continues to facilitate access to financing, expand business networks, and help creative economy practitioners optimize their business potential so they can grow sustainably,” Mohammed Ali Berawi said.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
Head of the Samosir Regency Tourism and Culture Office Tetti Naibaho noted that limited access to information and capital remains a challenge for creative business practitioners. She hopes the Ministry of Creative Economy’s facilitation will help aspiring and established entrepreneurs secure financing suited to their needs while maximizing the region’s creative economy potential.
Head of Bank Sumut’s Pangururan Branch Adi Nixon Marbun presented various productive credit schemes, including financing programs with interest subsidies of up to 100 percent, bringing interest rates down to zero. Participants also received practical guidance on utilizing the People’s Business Credit (KUR) program to develop their businesses.
Director of Funding, Financing, and Investment Access Development at the Ministry of Creative Economy Anggara Hayun Anujuprana emphasized the importance of financial management in improving business eligibility for financing. Business practitioners need to maintain transaction records, understand cash flow, calculate capital requirements, and develop clear business models.
The activity featured Ari Tjahjanto as a speaker on business financial management, while Anggara Hayun Anujuprana delivered a session on facilitating access to funding, financing, and investment. Participants also attended a presentation on Bank Sumut’s financing products, heard experiences shared by KUR recipients, and took part in discussions on financing application requirements.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
Through CreaFIN at the Samosir Creative Hub, the Ministry of Creative Economy seeks to connect creative economy practitioners with financial institutions and support from regional governments. This capacity-building initiative is expected to help participants improve business management and prepare to access financing to develop productive and competitive businesses.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
