Abstract:
. Natural resources are an invaluable asset for every country. Utilisation of natural
resources can also provide inspiration and innovation in the development of SMEs which is
currently one of the important sectors in the Indonesian economy. This research will review the
literature related to the potential of natural resources that can be utilised in the development of
SMEs as well as strategies that can be used to develop SMEs by utilising natural resources. The
research in question is primarily qualitative in nature. The techniques employed to acquire
information involve attentive observation and meticulous note-taking, followed by analytical
procedures such as data reduction, visualisation, and inference. The results showed that the
potential in natural resource utilisation is huge and can provide significant benefits to the local and
national economy. SMEs that utilise natural resources effectively and sustainably can increase the
added value of products, improve product competitiveness in the global market, and create new
jobs. The government, industry players, and the community collaborate in order to make use of
natural resources as a source of inspiration and innovation in the process of developing SMEs.
Keywords: Natural Resources, Inspiration, Innovation, SMEs
