# Grab Indonesia GrabAcademy skill development initiative > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/grab-indonesia-grabacademy-skill-development-initiative > Updated: 2026-08-20T11:07:29.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Grab Indonesia has launched GrabAcademy, a skill development platform intended to enhance the capabilities of driver-partners and merchants within its ecosystem. The initiative is part of a broader IDR 100 billion commitment to support the MSME ecosystem and provide professional growth opportunities. The program offers various development pathways, such as transitioning from GrabBike to GrabCar, training for merchant roles, and preparing drivers to become content creators or instructors. For merchants, the academy provides digital skills training covering store management, financial literacy, and social media use. A significant component of the initiative includes educational support through a scholarship collaboration with Universitas Terbuka (UT). This partnership provides flexible, technology-based learning, allowing partners and their children to pursue higher education while maintaining their current employment. As of 2025, the platform has been accessed by over 1.15 million driver-partners, with more than 204,000 completing mandatory modules. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Grab Indonesia launches GrabAcademy to provide scholarships and training Grab Indonesia has expanded GrabAcademy to offer professional development and scholarships for driver-partners and merchants, including a flexible higher education partnership with Universitas Terbuka. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grab-indonesia-launches-grabacademy-to-provide-scholarships-and-training ### 2026-08-11: Grab Indonesia launches GrabAcademy for driver and merchant skill development Grab Indonesia has launched GrabAcademy, a training platform helping driver-partners and merchants develop new skills, ranging from business management to content creation, to support economic growth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grab-indonesia-launches-grabacademy-for-driver-and-merchant-skill-development --- Cite as: Grab Indonesia GrabAcademy skill development initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/grab-indonesia-grabacademy-skill-development-initiative