Fast Forward 2030 Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Impact Entrepreneurs to Deliver Sustainability and Prosperity for All
Fast Forward 2030, the global network of impact-driven entrepreneurs hosted by the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity, is proud to mark a decade of fostering transformative innovations for sustainable change.
The 10th anniversary milestone was celebrated on 21st October, as board members from across the UK, Lebanon, Africa, and the UAE convened in London for their global board meeting to reflect on the network’s impact, and chart the course for the future.
A cross-section of Global Board Members
Since its inception in 2015, Fast Forward 2030 has grown from a London-based network into a thriving global community with regional chapters in the UK, Lebanon, Africa, and most recently the UAE, connecting entrepreneurs, academics, policymakers, and sectoral experts committed to achieving sustainable development.
A Decade of Impact
Founded by Professor Dame Henrietta Moore, Director of the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity, and award-winning entrepreneur Arthur Kay, founder of Bio-bean and Skyroom, Fast Forward 2030 was born from a powerful vision to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to tackle the world's most pressing challenges through innovative business models.
Our distinguished Co-founders
Over the past decade, Fast Forward 2030 has brought together entrepreneurs from different continents to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, collaborate on solutions to complex challenges, including sustainable fashion, food security, the circular economy, and climate action. Our collective impact demonstrates the power of this global movement:
1,500+ attendees to events
30,000+ podcast listeners
300+ members of impact founders' community
Global Expansion and Growth
What began as gatherings of London entrepreneurs has blossomed into an international movement spanning four continents, with chapters in the UK, Lebanon Africa, and, since October, in the UAE, bringing the network's mission to the Gulf Cooperation Council.
As we look to the future, Fast Forward 2030 is committed to expanding its global reach, bringing more entrepreneurs and changemakers into the network to accelerate progress toward a more prosperous world.
L-R: Simran Chibber (UDBIEC); Arthur Kay (FF2030); Dr Aboud (UDBIEC); Dr Idoko (IGP); Ignacio (IGP)
What Makes Us Different
Fast Forward 2030 has distinguished itself through:
Global Network: A worldwide community providing peer-to-peer learning opportunities and access to diverse best practices
Academic Excellence: Unique access to research from the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity, enabling evidence-based approaches to transformative entrepreneurship.
Interdisciplinary Community: An ecosystem of award-winning entrepreneurs, academics, policymakers, and practitioners creating meaningful partnerships aligned with the SDGs
Looking Ahead: Beyond 2030
While our name carries the year 2030, our mission extends far beyond it. We will not stop until the change we seek is achieved. The Sustainable Development Goals are not a finish line but a catalyst for the continuous transformation our world demands.
Fast Forward 2030 has unveiled an ambitious 10-year strategic plan to transform into a globally recognised platform for research-driven entrepreneurship. The network will provide the necessary infrastructure, digital platforms, local chapters, and research programs to ensure entrepreneurs have the knowledge, mentoring, and capital they need.
Building on our impact, the plan aims to establish new international chapters in Ukraine and beyond, while strengthening existing chapters in the UK, Lebanon, Africa, and the UAE. At its core, the vision is that entrepreneurship becomes a pathway for communities worldwide to address inequality and climate challenges.
Our commitment is unwavering to build a prosperous world rooted in fairness, justice, and sustainability for generations to come.
Join the Movement
Fast Forward 2030 invites entrepreneurs, changemakers, and visionaries worldwide to join us. Members gain access to thought leadership insights, events, workshops, and collaborative initiatives driving sustainable development.
For more information, visit fastforward2030.com or follow @FastForward2030 on social media.