Alumni Startups
We’ve had the honour of working with incredibly ambitious and talented newcomers since our inception in 2017. The startups below are just a few examples of the businesses we’ve helped launch through our programs. They’re active in various industries (food and beverage, tech, agriculture, consumer goods, media, education, construction, and art) – reflecting the range of skills and interests of our participants. Forward·Inc has trained over 1000 newcomers, and 132 businesses have been launched.
Othman Beirumi
Servinera
Servinera is an online marketplace where maintenance seekers find maintenance professionals.
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Fatimah AL-Shahban & Asmita Ray
YourVisioMedia
YourVisionMedia's mission is to help purpose-driven, sustainable businesses grow in alignment with their values by creating aligned strategies that reflect their client's unique brand vision and values.
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Randi Barznji
SHOPASAR
Shopasar is an online ‘virtual shop’/marketplace connecting Kurdish and Iraqi artisans with a diverse customer base. The app also offers artisans with branding and marketing strategy support.
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Salah El-Din Mohamed & Shimaa Ahmed
Tasmimack
Tasmimak is a user-friendly SAAS design platform for Arabic graphics, that enables even novice users to create stunning professional-grade designs with ease (Using drag and drop).
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Alina Potemska
Ludensa
Ludensa is a tabletop game publishing which provides services for designing, developing and publishing a range of games, from party games to educational.
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Zienab Tariq Humieda Ahmed
Zeena Translation Firm
A distinctive Sudanese institution focused on translation, interpreting, and localisation services. An industry-leading, certified translation firm that consistently delivers top-notch solutions tailored to your unique linguistic needs.
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Mary Munyao & Sebastian Mwaura
Yna Kenya
A forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming urban mobility through sustainable and innovative solutions. Our flagship initiative, E-Ride, focuses on providing eco-friendly, cost-effective transportation using electric motorcycles.
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Khaoula Ben Gayesse
NAFAS
Nafas is an online platform for mental health services in the workplace. The platform targets companies & organisations in the MENA region.
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Sarah Al Banna, Solaima Taraby, Samera Tarabay
DARRENBI ICT SARL
Darrebni ICT SARL is a platform that connects trainees to top coaches and training institutes anywhere in the world. It promotes a wide variety of in-person and virtual opportunities to support personal and professional advancement.
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Ataa Faraj
COLOR POINT
Color Point's expertise spans multiple facets of design, ranging from website design and development, e-marketing campaigns, precise printing solutions, making business cards, brochures, posters, and catalogues to creating distinctive and meaningful logos that authentically convey their clients' brand values.
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Zeinab Hefny
ZEINA
Zeinab is a certified breakthrough specialist and freedom leader. She works with men and women who want a comprehensive, effective, and time-efficient approach to dealing with mental health issues related to work, relationships, or health. Zeinab also provides assistance in the prevention of stress-related mental illness in the workplace.
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Christian Almurr, Imad Sawaya, Nour Sandid
JEDO
Think Spotify but for local trips. With an AI-based trips library, Jedo offers users a free pocket guide where they can optionally book through the app. Jedo also offers selected tools and discounts to save local explorers time and money.
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Hanine Ghannam
Mortben
Wholesome on the go. Mortben specialises in ready-to-eat meals and meal packages that are dietitian-curated and prepared from natural and organic ingredients by rural women. No refined carbs. No preservatives. No hydrogenated oils.
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Mojahed Akil
JOAAN App
Through its unique 360-degree solution, JOAAN helps restaurants with production, sales, marketing, and delivery. JOAAN allows restaurants to expand with little cost, thanks to its cloud kitchens, ordering platforms and JOAAN's delivery drivers.
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