RefugeesForwardIncubator

We are an Amsterdam-based Incubator dedicated to create Refugee/Newcomer entrepreneurship. Find us at #RefugeesWelcome

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Tomorrow we begin serious work with two workshops, coaching by industry professionals, and ending with interim pitches to see how far these business ideas have developed. Stay tuned for updates here tomorrow. Follow us on Instagram (@refugeesforwardamsterdam) for updates.

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These pitches were innovative and took on the present challenges of the day. Once teams were made comprising of students and Entrepreneurs, exercises to build trust were conducted #RefugeesForward #StartUpWeekendRotterdam2018 #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeesRights #RFStartUpWeekend

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We saw a wonderful introductory session that was followed by initial pitches by our selected Entrepreneurs. #RefugeesForward #StartUpWeekendRotterdam2018 #Refugees #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeesRights #RFStartUpWeekend #RefugeeEntrepreneurs

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And so the first day of the Refugees Forward Rotterdam Start Up Weekend came to a close. #RefugeesForward #StartUpWeekendRotterdam2018 #Refugees #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeesRights #RFStartUpWeekend #RefugeeEntrepreneurs

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Teams have been formed & they have to work blindfolded to create a square out of the rope they have attached themselves to. This is adventurous
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The idea is to use team games to create trust among participants while helping Team Refugees Forward spot potential leaders
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The Team Challenge is being lead by our Incubator Manager Laura
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What a fabulous list of innovative ideas. Now students mingle with newcomer entrepreneurs to matchmake and create the best teams possible.
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Zein 33 from Syria: Sell Second-hand Construction Tools to Syria to assist in the Rebuilding Process
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Sandra 35 from Sudan: Build a African restaurant, with a deep cultural attachment towards African culture
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Ali 40 from Syria: Create webshops for web to print product
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Rafaat 44 from Iraq: Create an IT Consultation within the Government Sector
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Mustafa 33 and Ugir 40 from Turkey: Create Chemical Interventions to combat Environmental Challenges
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Abdullah 44 from Turkey: Create Consultancy and Operations Prep Centre for Turkish Businesses in the Netherlands
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Houda 37 and Kennan 34 from Syria and Saudi Arabia: Create Consultancy to Develop People as Brands
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Abdulaziz 20 from Somalia: Create Event Management Company especially for Students to Conduct Professional Networking
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Rishad 27 and Manshor 25, from Afghanistan: Create Hearing Devices for Sportsperson playing team sports
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Azieb 38, from Eritirea: Create Consultancy Related to Environmental Impact Analysis
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Let the Initial Pitches Begin. We have a bunch of innovative ideas coming up. Stay Tuned.
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Introductions of the Refugee Forward Team had begun. What fun in seeing the enthusiasm in the room.
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