Forward·Inc

Forward · Inc is an Amsterdam-based, internationally operating organization devoted to helping newcomers pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

Our network of experts, investors, students, and coaches from various industries serve as a bridge between both business and societal cultures. Forward’s programs assist aspiring entrepreneurs with everything from concept development and becoming pitch-ready to implementing marketing strategies and scaling their businesses. Our Programs:

DEP = Digital Entrepreneurship Program
FI = Forward Incubat

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GP = Growth Program
FA = Forward Accelerator

Stay Tuned for our new website: NewcomersForward.com

13/05/2026

Meet the jury of the Challengers Pitch Competition at Forward·Inc Festival 2026: Where Ambition Meets Access 🎤

Seven entrepreneurs from the Forward·Inc Investor Readiness Program will pitch their ventures live on stage at Forward·Inc Festival on 18 June.

We are delighted to announce four extraordinary voices that will select the winner of a €10,000 grant from , each bringing a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, investment, and impact 🚀

✨ Willemijn Verloop | Impact investor and co-founder of Rubio Impact Ventures and Social Enterprise NL
✨Hemmo Bosscher | SVP and Co-Head of Global Commercial Strategy at Adyen, representing our official event partner.
✨Rahel Boon-Dejene | Social entrepreneur and founder of RBD and R&D Group
✨Anas Khadem Aljamie | Founder of Matély and Forward·Inc Festival 2024 Challenger, now returning to the jury!

If you’re a founder, investor, or changemaker, this is the room to be in.
RSVP via the link in our bio.

08/05/2026

🚀Demo Day Spring '26 is almost here.

On May 21st, 18 founders from the Forward Incubator will present the ventures they've spent the last 5 months building, supported by 60 student consultants and 32 expert coaches.

This cohort is working across fashion & art, food & nutrition, tech, finance & consultancy, lifestyle & wellbeing, community impact, and more.

🗓️May 21st | 3:00 – 5:30 PM CET
💻Online via Zoom
🎟️Free to attend

Come to vote for your favourite pitch, ask questions, give honest feedback, and explore the new businesses entering the scene. If you know someone who could help a founder grow, bring them along.

Secure your free spot via the link in bio 🔗

29/04/2026

The agenda for the Forward·Inc Festival 2026: Where Ambition Meets Access is here 🎉

In partnership with 🌱

On 18 June, join us for a full day of networking, bold pitches, a vibrant bazaar, live music and entertainment, and a celebration of Forward·Inc’s 9th anniversary! 🎂

13:30 | Doors open for the Taste & Test Bazaar! Explore products and services from Forward·Inc entrepreneurs while connecting with the community. More details coming soon!

14:30 | We celebrate the graduation of the 2026 Forward Incubator cohort. 🎓

16:00 | The Challengers Pitch Competition, where ambitious entrepreneurs compete for a €10,000 grant made possible by Adyen. 🚀 This is where connections turn into opportunities, and ambition meets the investment it deserves.

🗓️ Thursday, 18 June 2026 | 13:30 — 19:00
📍 A Beautiful Mess, Amsterdam

Spots are limited. If you are an investor, founder or changemaker, this is the room to be in! RSVP via the link in our bio.

16/04/2026

🌍 Forward·Inc is partnering !

Micromentor is the world's largest online mentoring platform for entrepreneurs, and with support from Google.org, we're bringing free, one-on-one mentorship to entrepreneurs across the MENA region.

Alumni part of the Corners alumni community, OC Connect, can now access experienced mentors, locally and globally, who bring expertise in marketing, finance, operations, and more, in both Arabic and English.

This is part of our commitment to making sure every entrepreneur in the MENA region has access to the knowledge, connections, and support they need to grow.

We're excited to see the impact this will create. 🌱

13/04/2026

Unravelling the complexities of the funding landscape with Rubio Impact Ventures 🧡

Thank you to Eline de Haan, Willemijn Verloop, Ata Senkon and Lucy Buchanan for an incredible session with the IR cohort.

We’re grateful to have partners who invest in founders — not just financially. 🤝

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03/04/2026

Scale·Forward is one month in and the momentum is already building!🚀

Laura and Diederick joined program lead Randa on the ground in Amman, connecting directly with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders as the cohort officially kicked off in person.

This kickoff also welcomed .jo as a partner, bringing new doors and opportunities as the cohort prepares for investment.

Scale·Forward is a 12-month investment readiness program delivered by Forward·Inc with the support of the Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship (.deen_ ).

02/04/2026

Get ready for the Forward·Inc Festival 2026: Where Ambition Meets Access! 🎉

Our annual festival returns with bold pitches, a vibrant bazaar, networking and more!

We’re thrilled to announce as our official partner. Our organisations share the same belief: that the right infrastructure unlocks everything, and together, we’re creating the space where ambition meets access.

🗓️ Thursday, 18 June 2026 | 13:30 - 19:00
📍 A Beautiful Mess, Amsterdam

More details coming soon.

26/03/2026

From agtech to botanical drinks 🌿

We sat down with .qaem , founder of , to hear how a lifelong connection to nature led him to build a brand around overnight botanicals.

Drop a sachet in cold water before bed. Wake up to a drink full of colour, flavour, and nothing added. Just plants. Just nature in a glass.

Read his full circle journey via the link in bio. ✨

20/03/2026

Eid al-Fitr Mubarak ✨

From everyone at Forward·Inc, we wish you joy, peace and prosperity.

This Eid, we’re especially mindful of the strength and care that defines our community, and the way people continue to show up for one another.

May this celebration bring comfort, reflection and renewed inspiration, and a meaningful Eid surrounded by loved ones 🌙

27/02/2026

Your weekly roundup: last week at Forward•Inc is here!

We celebrated anniversaries, birthdays, and the entrepreneurs from the .inc_ community 🙌

Adres

Science Park 608
Amsterdam
1098XH

Telefoon

+31627157257

Website

https://www.newcomersforward.com/

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