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Who We Are
Digital Education Partnerships Indonesia (DEPI) is your trusted partner in scaling innovative education solutions across Indonesia.
We help EdTech companies access, pilot, and scale their impact in Indonesia’s diverse and fast-evolving education landscape. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge digital solutions and the practical needs of schools, we create meaningful partnerships that enhance teaching, learning, and whole-school operations nationwide.
With deep knowledge of local education systems and strong relationships across government networks, Yayasan foundations, and international curriculum schools (SPK), we enable our partners to confidently navigate market entry, validation, and scale-up.
Above: Presentation to Prof. Dr. Nunuk Suryani, M.Pd., Director General of Teachers and Education Personnel, and her team at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Jakarta — February 2025. Delivered by James Thomas (Managing Director, DEPI) and Stephanie Hobler (CEO, TeachUp), presenting the outcomes of DEPI and TeachUp’s bilingual safeguarding and child protection pilot project, which trained 659 staff across 12 schools in 3 provinces.
​At DEPI, we are driven by impact and collaboration. Whether you’re an EdTech innovator looking to grow in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing education markets, or a school seeking to enhance learning and strengthen operations, our team is here to guide you through every stage of your journey in Indonesia.
Why Indonesia?
52 M
STUDENTS
A vast and growing student population in need of innovative learning solutions.
440,000
SCHOOLS
Spanning public, private, and international institutions, each with unique digital learning needs.
3.5 M
TEACHERS
The backbone of Indonesia’s education system, requiring ongoing professional development and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning.
Access, Pilot, and Scale Program
Our Access, Pilot, and Scale Program is a strategic three-stage approach that helps bring innovative digital education solutions into Indonesian schools—effectively, responsibly, and at scale.
We enable schools to adopt impactful technologies, while helping EdTech partners navigate the market, validate solutions, and drive sustainable growth across Indonesia’s fast-evolving education sector.
1
ACCESS
We connect EdTech partners with schools through curated introductions, localized onboarding, and in-language training. Leveraging our strong relationships with the Ministry of Education network, Yayasan foundations, and SPK schools, we help ensure the right tools reach the right schools.
2
PILOT
We co-design pilot programs with schools to test solutions in real classrooms, with full implementation support, training, and data collection. Feedback and reporting are used to refine the solution and demonstrate its impact.
3
SCALE
Validated solutions are supported with tailored go-to-market strategies and in-country sales support. Through our partnerships with government schools, Yayasan, SPKs, NGOs, and MoE stakeholders, we help scale EdTech products nationwide.
Partner Testimonials
DEPI’s strong network and ability to engage with the Ministry of Education have been instrumental in the success of our safeguarding and child protection pilot program. Their on-the-ground expertise helped us connect with the right stakeholders, build trust, and deliver impactful training across three provinces. With DEPI’s continued support, we are now progressing towards a larger, nationwide rollout.
Stephanie Hobler
CEO, TeachUp
James has been instrumental in helping us redevelop Grand Blue Project to meet the needs of the K–12 education market. His strong commercial vision has helped us broaden the reach of the platform to multiple markets and develop diverse use cases, from classroom learning to individual users and educational experiences. Beyond shaping the product, James has led our go-to-market strategy, guiding our messaging, identifying new opportunities, and building a scalable growth plan. His deep understanding of the education sector and strategic leadership have been invaluable to our journey.
Edi Frommenwiler
Founder, Grand Blue Project
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