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<aside> 💡 To us, good practices can serve as inspiration to others by setting the example of how incubation initiatives can create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Besides ‘good practices’, migrant role models are also included in this section, as they are key to motivating and inspiring others. Good luck, and get inspired!
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At DELITELABS, their mission is to empower newcomers to unlock their true potential through entrepreneurial training, creating their path to sustainable livelihoods and building an inclusive society. They leverage experience, networking, mentoring, and consultation as their main learning tools, with the aim of inspiring a change of perspective and helping participants to realise their full potential. This can lead to the development of startups and innovation, while also contributing to diversity and inclusion.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. | Delitelabs
Forward Inc. is a Netherlands-based, internationally operating organisation devoted to helping newcomers pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. It empowers them to launch, grow, fund, and sustain their own businesses, believing in the incredible talent of people with refugee backgrounds, their value to society, and their potential to build bridges across communities. Forward’s programmes assist aspiring entrepreneurs with everything from concept development and becoming pitch-ready to implementing marketing strategies and scaling their businesses.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Forward Incubator
SINGA is an international organisation which contributes to creating a more inclusive society by bringing locals and newcomers (people with refugee status and asylum seekers) together to engage in social, professional and entrepreneurial projects.
La Ruche helps to build, grow and develop, everywhere in France. Participants are listened to and benefit from professional advice. They can meet and connect with peers and experts, explore new avenues, find solutions and move forward, sharing and building together.
GIM is an entrepreneurial support organisation specifically dedicated to immigrants, active in Forlì (Italy). It is managed by public training institute Techne and collaborates with several actors of the local territory to provide training on business management, consulting on developing business plans, support in reaching out to relevant services and networking with other entrepreneurs. It was founded and based upon an existing successful European project.
Sector7 is a social enterprise that provides flexible work opportunities for over 100 migrant women in the handicraft sector. The flexibility allows the women to bring their children to work, and to choose when and where they work. In this way, the women are empowered to find the balance that best fits their needs.
Turkey, Istanbul | SECTOR7
Joon designs sustainable and ethical products with communities, advocating for clean and fair supply chains and directing profits towards the economic empowerment of disadvantaged producer communities, helping them to support themselves. Their design support programme helps communities access markets and generate regular sources of income.
Turkey, Ankara | Joon