<![CDATA[Abstract This study analyzes the role of pesantren as Islamic economic incubators within the society of West Kalimantan by highlighting their contributions to Islamic economic education and the development of the sharia economy. The focus lies on the pesantren’s role in Islamic economic education, microenterprise development, and socio-economic empowerment of the community. This research employs a qualitative approach using a literature review, with secondary sources serving as the primary data. Data collection was carried out by examining previous related studies, while data analysis involved data condensation, data display, and drawing conclusions. The findings indicate that pesantren in West Kalimantan hold a strategic position as drivers of the sharia economy by integrating educational functions, social empowerment, and community-based business development. Through strengthening sharia economic literacy, providing assistance to MSMEs, and promoting halal product development, pesantren are able to cultivate a religious and competent generation capable of managing enterprises grounded in Islamic values. Although challenges such as limited human resources, restricted access to funding, and insufficient partnership networks persist, the potential of pesantren can be optimized through cross-sector collaboration and institutional capacity-building. With adequate ecosystem support, pesantren have the opportunity to become pillars of an inclusive and sustainable sharia economic development in West Kalimantan. Keywords: Pesantren, Islamic Economic Incubator, West Kalimantan]]>
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