Netherlands: Pathways to Independence - Supporting Female Refugees Through Entrepreneurship

Economic & social  development

Netherlands: Pathways to Independence - Supporting Female Refugees Through Entrepreneurship

  • Status

    Ongoing

  • Location National Scope

Support 376 female entrepreneurs with a refugee background to successfully launch/sustain their businesses through 6 entrepreneurial training programs, depending on women's level:

1/ Digital Entrepreneurship (IDEATE phase incl. workshops, e-learnings & coaching on business fundamentals, marketing & finance) 

2/ Forward Incubator (START phase incl. workshops & masterclasses, coaching, pitch training on market research, business model, legal/financial aspects) 

3/ Growth (GROW phase to support business expansion, go to market strategies & investment preparation) 

4/ Investor Readiness (SCALE phase for investment opportunities incl. financial planning, investor pitching & networking) 

5/ Mentorship for guidance 

6/ LeanIn Circles (Peer mentorship to equip women with resources to navigate biases, cultivate leadership).

Project NPO: Forward-Inc (Stichting Refugees Forward)

  • Promoter

    Jordie Vergeer - Business Development Manager, Ridderkerk

  • Initiate date • Duration

    16.09.2025 • 12 months