Forward in action
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.


Here is an intro about some of the inspiring journeys Forward·Inc alumni have taken.
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MOHAMMED AL FAKEE
Green Wheel

Creating more reliable, efficient and eco-friendly irrigation solutions for East African and Middle Eastern agriculture companies.
Irrigation farming protects a crops from extreme weather conditions and helps increase food production by providing a consistent water source. Through partnerships with the leading Solar pump producers in Europe, Green Wheel will take customers through every step of the solar pump procurement process, providing customers with the necessary information and expertise to ensure a smooth transition from and reliance on diesel pumps to a more sustainable solar irrigation solution.


RAHAF AL LYMONI
TAMIM KBARH
Daffee

A tasty beverage made from up-cycling date seeds that promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Daffee is a coffee-like (100% caffeine-free) organic energy booster full of antioxidants and protein – serving as a natural tonic for the body. Made from roasted and ground date seeds, this product has proven to be a great alternative for coffee / tea. In addition to the beverage the founders have recently launched a multi-flavoured nutritious mini bar called “Mira Bites”.

MOHAMMED ALASSAR
AskPro

Fast and reliable renovation services in Amsterdam.
AskPro Renovatie en Onderhoud’s mission is to employ at least 30 craftsmen newcomers and provide quality renovation services to the greater Amsterdam area within the next five years. Doing so, they’ll help newcomers adapt and integrate into Dutch society while contributing to the local economy.
OLA SHAMS & ALAA AJLANI
Bites by Ola

Because of the war, the Syrians carried their kitchen with them in the countries of displacement.
Some flavours became very far away, and some ingredients became difficult to obtain after they were readily available. The Syrians changed the form of their relationship with their kitchen after the war, the Syrian cuisine has become a kind of nostalgia. Its smell and taste are related to our pre-war life and remind us of our innocent childhood. The Syrians took their kitchen taste, and the idea of serving Syrian food was not just food to be eaten. Rather, it has become the story of people who wants to prove that we still have memories, past and history. Even if our expression of all feelings of longing and nostalgia is a meal, the most important of its ingredients are love and care.
Enjoy our meals!


Opportunities From Our Partners : 5 Questions to Denise Van De Sant
We asked some questions to Denise about her experience at Forward·Inc and this partnership. Keep reading to discover what she has to say!
Five questions to Doris Gottlieb, founder of Doris Gottlieb
Forward·Inc sat down with founder Dorris Dottlieb, who established her own consulting and career organisation that carries her name, to talk about her journey as a coach for Forward· Inc's internal team, her work and how this translates into the wider newcomer entrepreneurial community.
Five questions to Mohamed Alassar from Askpro
From 20 years of engineering professional experience in Syria to empowering fellow craftsmen newcomers through Askpro in the Netherlands- a quality renovation service business in the greater Amsterdam area What is your business about? ‘My business, it's a house with a drive. We do all the renovation for the house inside and...
Five questions to Anna Anna Duszczynska from A.D. new world
A brand strategist, branding consultant, the founder of A.D. new world - a branding consultancy for social enterprises, zebra start-ups
The story of Forward·Inc by CIC “Continuous innovation is key for us!”
The story of Forward·Inc by CIC "Continuous innovation is key for us!"
Five Questions to Anas Khadem Aljamie, Founder of Mately
‘At MATÉLY, we make super drinks from yerba maté tea. Five Questions to Anas Khadem Aljamie, Founder of Mately.

Empowering newcomers to start entrepreneurship through online learning
Forward• Inc's programs are like a journey for newcomers to build their business from an idea (DEP) to a scale-up and investment-ready business (Forward Accelerator).
Business Insider – Forward•Inc alumni entrepreneur, Shadi
Forward•Inc alumni entrepreneur, Shadi Alhakimi, wants newcomers to help learn Dutch faster
FD – Forward•Inc alumni entrepreneur, Shadi
Language is everything for refugees, the app from Forward•Inc alumni entrepreneur is going to help them
Trouw – Forward•Inc alumni entrepreneurs, Rahaf & Tamim
“This couple fled a war in Syria, and now have a company that makes “date coffee”.”
Oranje Fonds – Video Forward•Inc alumni entrepreneurs Roua & Mohammed
“Roua from Syria and Mohammed from Sudan – both had to feel from their homeland. Forward·Inc has helped them secure their future. How? By helping them launch their businesses and become entrepreneurs.”
RSM Erasmus – Enabling newcomers to succeed in business
“What started out as an interest in social entrepreneurship formed into an organisation devoted to helping newcomers in the Netherlands feel empowered to start their own businesses.”