Build your business. Rebuild your life.
Thryves is for internationals in the Netherlands who want to build a business that makes sense here, while feeling supported, connected, and clear about what to do next.
We offer structure, practical guidance, and spaces where you don’t have to figure things out alone.
About Us
We’ve been where you are. Starting over in a new country, questioning our skills, trying to navigate unfamiliar systems. Thryves was created by international entrepreneurs who turned that challenge into growth.
We’re here to help you do the same. With tools that work, programs that understand your journey, and real support from people who know exactly what you’re going through.
Grow with The Collective
You didn’t come this far to feel stuck!
You followed love. Or a job. Or hope. But now you feel lost, because you can’t work in your field, don’t speak fluent Dutch, and everything feels complicated.
You apply again and again, but hear nothing back. You start to second-guess your skills. And when someone says “just start a business,” you wonder: where would I even begin?
You just need the right tools, the right support, and a place where your story makes sense.
At Thryves, we support international entrepreneurs across the Netherlands, to start or grow their own business with with clarity, confidence, and a strong network behind them
You’re not lazy. You’re not alone. You just haven’t had the right support!
What You’ll Find at Thryves:
Resources & Programs
Get the knowledge, guidance, and hands-on know-how to start or grow your business.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs across the Netherlands and grow your support system, one conversation at a time.
Mentorship & Advice
Find answers to your questions with 1:1 advice from experienced founders who’ve been where you are.
The Thryves Platform
Access an online platform to ask questions, share progress, and stay supported from anywhere in the Netherlands.
A Team of Experts
Get practical support from a diverse team of specialists, in branding, marketing, food business, e-commerce, and more. We don’t just coach, we co-create.
Visibility & Promotion
Be seen. Get featured in our public entrepreneur directory, promoted through our channels, and get early access to events, projects and opportunities.
Join us today, so you don’t have to do this alone.
Start here. Start small. Just don’t stay stuck.
Because your story is your strength, and your idea deserves a chance.
Our Programs
Clear paths to help you move forward, one step at a time.
Some programs are open for individual enrollment. Others are funded projects delivered through partnerships.
The First Step
Start Here
A practical introduction to entrepreneurship in the Netherlands.
This program helps you understand the system, clarify your direction, and decide what your next move should be.
If you feel stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed, this is the right place to begin.
The Collaboration Lab
Grow through connection
A collaborative, funded program delivered through partnerships, designed to support entrepreneurs through shared learning, experimentation, and connection.
Participation is open through application and selection.
Delivered by TIEC
Simple Business Website Bootcamp
Build your online presence
A hands-on bootcamp focused on creating a clear, functional website for your business.
Designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to show their work online in a simple, effective, and human way.
Status: Subscribing February
WhatsApp Community
Stay connected
A free WhatsApp group where we occasionally share opportunities, resources, and updates for international entrepreneurs in the Netherlands.
Low pressure. No noise.
A simple way to stay connected and informed.
Status: Open
More programs coming soon
We regularly develop new programs and labs in response to the needs of our community and partners. Details will be shared when they are ready.
Consultancy Service
Step by step.
Sometimes you don’t need a full program.
You need a clear conversation to make the right decision.
Thryves offers limited advisory support for entrepreneurs who are already building and want focused input on direction, choices, or next steps in the Dutch context.
This support is structured and intentional.
It is not ongoing consultancy.
Thryves Lounge
You don’t have to do this alone
Building a business is not only about strategy.
Especially when you’ve moved to a new country, connection and belonging matter.
Thryves creates moments where entrepreneurs can meet, talk, and connect in real life.
Not to pitch. Not to perform. Just to connect honestly.
Founders Friday
Relaxed networking evenings where entrepreneurs meet, share experiences, and build real connections. We meet the first friday of the month. Each month we will have a different activity, a different topic.
International Film Nights - Through Her Lens
Through Her Lens is an international film night that centres female perspectives. Everyone is welcome and no membership is required. We screen films made by women or stories told through their lens, followed by space for conversation and connection. This series is organised in collaboration with Natlab.
March 12th, 19:30. Sound of Falling.
A critically acclaimend and award-winning drama directed by Mascha Schilinski.
Starting over in a new country is hard. But you don't have to do it alone.
Contact us
Not sure how to start? Just leave a message!
Office
Het College 10, Eindhoven Netherlands
Contact
info@thryves.nl
Social Media
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