International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2)
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment

SHE-AI PRENEUR: EMPOWERING WOMEN MSME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING FOR DIGITAL MARKETING AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORKING

Mutoharoh Mutoharoh (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
M. Syadeli Hanafi (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Dethia Hs Suci Nurani (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Ramdan Ramdan (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Anton Nasrullah (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Sasithorn Suwandee (Kasem Bundit Universuty, Thailand, Thailand)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2025

Abstract

Digital transformation presents opportunities for womenled micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) but persistent gaps in AI literacy and networked collaboration limit their competitiveness. Prior empowerment programs emphasized basic digital skills without integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a core marketing instrument or fostering sustainable business networks. This study evaluated the SHEAI Preneur intervention designed to increase AI literacy, AIbased digital marketing competence, content production quality, and business networking among women MSME entrepreneurs in Serang Regency, Indonesia. A threemonth participatory program was implemented with 30 purposively sampled women entrepreneurs; the mixedmethods evaluation employed pre and posttests, structured surveys, observation checklists, semistructured interviews, and activity documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and percentage change of competency scores, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The results showed marked improvements across all measured domains: AI literacy, digital marketing skills, content creation, and business networking increased substantially after the intervention, attendance and engagement rates were high, and participants produced AIgenerated promotional materials independently. The program also yielded emergent collaborative practices and a sustained digital community for ongoing exchange. Theoretically, the study advances empowerment and digital transformation frameworks by demonstrating how practicebased AI training plus mentoring and network formation convert digital skills into applied entrepreneurial capacity. Practically, the SHEAI Preneur model offers a scalable template for inclusive AI adoption among women MSMEs, with implications for policy, incubator design, and future longitudinal impact assessments.

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Humanities Education Other

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International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2) is a peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of Community Services in the field of Engagement and Empowerment. Starting from 2021, IJE2 would be published Three times in a year. All ...