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🚀 Entrepreneurs: Ready to Build Your Dream Business? Apply for the Forward Incubator before 6th December for your best chance to get a spot! The Forward Incubator is a five-month experimentation hub designed for entrepreneurs who have moved beyond the ideation phase and are ready to validate their business proposition and find their first customers. Our program helps you refine and test your business concept, getting it ready for launch and growth. If you’ve got the business concept but aren’t sure how to launch it, this program will give you the tools and confidence to take the next big step in your entrepreneurial journey. What you’ll learn: 🧪 Assess the desirability, viability, and feasibility of your concept through testing and experimentation 💡 Develop tangible business skills and leadership skills 🤝 Attract your first customers and develop a marketing strategy 💪 Work in a team with a business coach and student consultants to support you 📢 Practice pitching your business idea to Forward·Inc's network 💡 Join the Forward Incubator and bring your vision to life! Apply now: https://cutt.ly/feSbl24q Start Date: January Duration: 5 months #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #ForwardIncubator #BusinessGrowth #ApplyNow *Forward·Inc’s programs are offered for free as part of our mission to support refugees, forcibly displaced individuals, or those from non-OECD countries or our whitelist to start, launch grow and sustain their own business. Check our website for more details.

✨ Empowering Newcomer Entrepreneurs through Mentorship ✨ At Forward·Inc•Inc, we believe mentorship is a game-changer for entrepreneurs. That’s why we partnered with Van Lanschot Kempen Foundation to host an incredible corporate mentorship event, connecting experienced professionals with talented newcomer entrepreneurs. Seven entrepreneurs representing diverse industries—from food & beverages to tech (ed-tech, fin-tech, and food-tech)—had the chance to work directly with mentors from VLK Foundation. Together, they tackled business challenges, explored growth opportunities, and exchanged invaluable insights. The setup included one-on-one mentorship for focused guidance, along with a collaborative group session where multiple businesses and mentors brainstormed solutions together. 💡 The results? - Practical solutions to real-world challenges. - New connections and expanded professional networks. - Clear strategies for their next steps. The energy in the room was contagious, and it was inspiring to see how collaboration can drive innovation and growth. A huge thank you to the VLK Foundation and their dedicated mentors for making this event a success! Together, we’re creating opportunities that empower entrepreneurs and foster meaningful connections. 🚀 #MentorshipMatters #Entrepreneurship #Partnership #ForwardInc

☎️ Join the next Moving Forward Call: Social Enterprises with Social Enterprise NL! Are you passionate about creating social or environmental impact through your business? Curious about how social entrepreneurship stands apart from traditional business models? This session is for you! 💡 Learn how social enterprises tackle pressing societal challenges. 💡 Be inspired by success stories of businesses balancing purpose and profit. 💡 Discover how Social Enterprise NL can support your growth and scale your impact. 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10th ⏰ Time: 12:00 - 13:00 CET 📍 Location: Online Sign up now and take your business impact to the next level 🚀: https://lnkd.in/gcNJEGHE

Last week, the Digital Entrepreneurship Program Fall 2024 officially graduated 🎉 After months of creativity, dedication, and growth led by the amazing Niamh O'Driscoll, we are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of this record-breaking cohort: 💡 100+ graduates – our largest group ever, each bringing bold ideas and unstoppable energy 🥳 💡 The launch of the Entrepreneurial Mindset module, crafted by the fantastic Laura Ortiz, empowering participants with resilience and emotional tools for success. 💡 Inspiring Group Mentorship Sessions led by Régis Cazenave, Bingul Asal, and Rik de Vette, who shared invaluable guidance and wisdom. 💡 Innovative ideas and exploration spanning 9 sectors—from tech to beauty—proving the boundless potential of this talented cohort. A massive thank you to the incredible facilitators: SABNAM MOSTARI, PCC (ICF) , Djane VASCONCELOS, Sabina Narymbaeva, Umang Sodhi, Julie Tannous, and Laura Ortiz. ✨ Your expertise, passion, and dedication made this program possible! To the graduates 🎓 Whether you continue your journey with the Forward Incubator Program or embark on new ventures, we know you’ll create an extraordinary impact—for yourselves and the world. 🌍 Thank you for learning, exploring and connecting with the DEP Fall 2024 🚀 #graduation #newcomers #entrepreneurship #learn #explore #connect #digitalentrepreneurshipprogram

Forward·Inc is thrilled to be a recipient of Zendesk Foundation’s Tech for Good Impact Award! With Zendesk’s support, we will further our mission of empowering forcibly displaced individuals to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions, helping them build sustainable businesses and achieve economic self-reliance 🚀

🌟 Are you a student in the Netherlands looking to launch your career in the Impact field? 🌟 Forward•Inc is looking for volunteers to join us as Student Consultants in the Forward Incubator program. This is your chance to support newcomer entrepreneurs as they take their business ideas to the next level! 🚀 By joining this program, you'll gain hands-on experience, work closely with a business coach and the Forward•Inc team, and collaborate with a diverse group of entrepreneurs. Plus, you'll build valuable consulting skills and add relevant experience to your CV! 🎓 🔎 Who can apply? This opportunity is for students passionate about making an impact and supporting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Forward•Inc’s programs specifically serve refugees, forcibly displaced individuals, and those from non-OECD countries or our whitelist. Ready to jumpstart your career? Apply now via the link: https://cutt.ly/xeJjL3YA 🔗 #ImpactCareer #StudentConsultant #NewcomerSupport #Entrepreneurship #ForwardInc #ConsultingSkills #CareerOpportunity #RefugeeEntrepreneurs #Volunteering #CVBoost

🚀 Cohort Presentation! 🚀 We're thrilled to introduce the Growth Program, Fall '24 Cohort! 🎉 With over 15 businesses from more than 6 nationalities, this diverse group of entrepreneurs is pushing boundaries across the Netherlands and beyond 🌍. These inspiring businesses are currently part of the program, gaining the tools and resources they need to level up! From marketing strategies to financial insights and refining business models, they’re getting hands-on guidance. 💡 They’ll also tap into an extensive network of trainers and corporate partners like DLA Piper, Convent Capital, and Van Lanschot Kempen – all to help their businesses grow! 🔎 About the Growth Program: This program is part of Forward•Inc’s suite of online offerings, designed to support newcomer entrepreneurs. We help them boost sales, refine business strategies, and thrive in the global market. Want to learn more? Visit our website: www.newcomersforward.com #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ForwardInc #StartupSupport #Newcomers #Networking #BusinessStrategy #GrowthProgram #RefugeeEntrepreneurs #DisplacedBackground #VLK