FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS

Bij Patta Academy helpen we je jouw eigen pad naar succes te creëren. We verbinden je met professionals uit de industrie en geven je de tools, inzichten en het netwerk om je ideeën werkelijkheid te maken.

Als community-gedreven programma ondersteunen we jonge creatieve ondernemers met mentorship, workshops en praktijkervaring, zodat jij kunt groeien, bouwen en je eigen kansen kunt creëren.

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Roman Arantes Sabajo Alumni Club

Alle afgestudeerden krijgen de kans om deel uit te maken van de ‘ROMAN ARANTES SABAJO ALUMNI CLUB’. Een plek waar ze verbonden blijven, hun netwerk versterken, kennis doorgeven aan nieuwe generaties en ondersteuning krijgen om leiders te worden binnen hun eigen community.

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Amsterdam, listen up.
Patta Academy 2026/2027 applications are now open.

Apply before May 17. Link in bio.

Kick off the new year with a masterclass on financing your growth led by Rabobank experts.

Opening KUNLEX020 @ Stagedive - Kinkerstraat 155

In collaboration with the West district, Patta Academy has now officially launched its pop-up space: Stagedive. New faces, new talent, networking, panel talks and ideas sparking all night.

Academy Stage Dive is a space for young entrepreneurs to jump into their craft to try, learn, perform, share and grow. No perfection, just courage and progress.

Until December 30, 2025, Kinkerstraat 155 is all energy: young makers, young creatives and young entrepreneurs.

Pull up.
Show up.
Lift off with us.
Every jump hits harder when we jump together.

Address:
Kinkerstraat 155, Amsterdam
Until December 30, 2025

Train the mind like you train the body - that’s where progress really starts.

A Nike-led masterclass on the athlete’s mindset, focusing on resilience, focus, and ownership.

Photos by @orlandopitaro

Not just a step forward but a step for the culture.
Knowledge earned, legacy coming..

Producer: @jes_kyh
Photographer: @ch3llbe
Stylist: @sivht_
Talents: @thy.doann @sivth_ @taze___ @ashantiix @adnanishka @jes_kyh @180906bernice @jasmijnx029 @emaucs

Class of 2024/2025: @mychal.be @hjfmersie @dawierie @tsivayna @sergiodejong @zairaaicha @jemairoprado @niro_kab @shestamirabella @mazen.rts @qchingjong @modabeautyspa @jes_kyh @jayfumes @rowwy.s @omoyemiii @sivth_ @taze___ @thy.doann @rave.birdy @ashantiix @ghislaine.txs @247.debo @n.oalb

#PattaAcademy #PattaInstitute #Nike

Cohort 4 steps out.

Graduation Tracksuit by Patta Academy x Nike x Ben & Friends

Nike School to Swoosh 2025!

#pattaacademy #eachoneteachone #swoosh #STS

Aftermovie Sole DXB 2024

Our coming up was an uphill battle...
We grew up without role models who looked like us without people who opened doors for us. But that’s starting to change.

What it means to be local is shifting.
We come from different communities, and now we’re here together in a space that feels natural.

Shoutout -> Sole DXB

When young minds, art, music, and BBQ come together.
Patta Academy x Amsterdam Art Week featuring The room is ours!

An alumni exhibition by Patta Academy during Amsterdam Art Week 2025.

Alumni artists Boris Tönis (Fissy), Frederique Pinas, and Juanita Mendicuti Ortega fully transformed the space from photography and heritage to bold, expressive paintings. The result: proud colors, meaningful conversations, and the sale of several artworks.

🎥 by @andreasvandelaar

In celebration of Africa Day 2025, @PattaAcademy teams up with @nike (BEN & Friends Team) to drop a limited-edition sweater honouring the spirit and legacy of Congo.

Designed in collaboration with Patta Academy alumni, this piece highlights bold and strong patterns, representing the unity of our community.

Director: Michell J. Willekens @ch3llbe
Production: Jesse Huang @jes_kyh
Creative Direction: Rowènshell Saluna @rowyy.s en Jay Sanches @jayfumes
D.O.P: Clarence Haakmat @clerra_
1 AC: Gaston Pierson @gassje
2 AC: Jurre Esser @jurreee_e
Gaffer: Sam Olson @samboiweirdo
Art Direction: Zaïra Germann @zairaaicha
Styling: Thaïs “Siv’” Martina @sivht_
Styling as.: Lish Pietersz @lishiwishi.zip
Photography: Juanita Mendicuti Ortega @evilspiritworld
Post Production: Michell J. Willekens @ch3llbe
Sound Design: Marwan Farag @taze___
Colour: Sem Geelen @semgeeleen

Big love & s/o @budgetcam @bobocouture @productiehuis.nowhere @casablanca.amsterdam

#AfricaDay25 #PattaAcademy #Congo #Community #Nike #Benandfriends

Patta Academy x Nike (BEN&FRIENDS). Something special is coming. Stay tuned.

Photography: @evilspiritworld

#AfricaDay25 #PattaAcademy #Nike #Ben&friends

Patta Academy 2025/2026 - Meld je aan!

De aanmeldingsperiode voor de vijfde lichting van de Patta Academy is begonnen! Dit is dé unieke kans voor jonge creatievelingen, ondernemers en toekomstige leiders om nieuwe vaardigheden te ontwikkelen, hun netwerk uit te breiden en hun persoonlijke groei een flinke boost te geven.

Voor het vijfde jaar selecteren we een groep van 25 jonge talenten, tussen de 18 en 25 jaar, die zich willen verdiepen in creatie, ondernemerschap, financiën, marketing en persoonlijke ontwikkeling.

Kan jij voldoen aan de volgende voorwaarden?
- Verplichte aanwezigheid tijdens het zomerprogramma van 14 juli t/m 25 juli 2025
- Verplichte aanwezigheid op twee zaterdagen per maand, van september 2025 t/m april 2026
- De voertaal is Nederlands
- Leeftijd tussen de 18 en 25 jaar
- Locatie: Amsterdam

Tijdens het academyjaar volg je inspirerende lessen, ontmoet je toonaangevende professionals en reis je binnen en buiten Nederland om te leren van bedrijven, organisaties en creatieve pioniers. Je krijgt praktische tools aangereikt om jouw persoonlijke en professionele doelen te realiseren.

Belangrijke informatie:
Aanmelden kan tot uiterlijk vrijdag 20 juni 2025, 18.00 uur.
Let op: aanmeldingen die niet compleet zijn (inclusief CV, motivatiebrief én aanbevelingsbrief) worden niet in behandeling genomen.

Zie aanmeldlink in BIO!

THE ROOM IS OURS

A Patta Academy Alumni art exhibition during Amsterdam Art Week 2025.

Four artists Boris Tönis (Fissy), Frederique Pinas, Lenny Pharrel and Juanita Mendicuti Ortega take over New West and make the space entirely their own, from wall to floor, from feeling to form.

Expect raw, pure presence in a space where stories, energy, expression community meet for one weekend only.

Come through for the official opening: Saturday May 24, Naritaweg 12, 15:00–21:00. Music, BBQ, BYO drinks, food and full community energy.

Let’s hold space together.

#THEROOMISOURS

The Graduation Day of the fourth cohort of the Patta Academy!

Our students have successfully completed both the Summer 2024 and Winter 2024/2025 programs a beautiful journey filled with new experiences, knowledge, skills, and lasting friendships.

Congratulations to all our students!
A special shoutout to our Student of the Year: Noa Bruggeman for outstanding performance and achieving the highest score on our performance matrix. You’ve truly set the bar!

Huge thanks to all our Patta Academy partners for your unwavering support, dedication, and commitment.
Year four is officially in the books. Now, onward to our fifth year!

Focus on Community Building

The second day of the second edition of the academy was all about community building. How do you build a strong community, and what mission drives you?

Students engaged in discussions, found answers to their questions, and worked on challenges and presentations. Together, they explored the foundations of creating a thriving community.

Calling all creatives, young entrepreneurs, and students in the UAE! Get ready for the second edition of Patta Academy x Sole DXB.

Patta Academy and Sole DXB join hands for a four day workshop on developing communities through pushing communities forward, by connecting and creating together. The program takes place in Dubai from 9 to 12 December, daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and is exclusively for UAE residents.

Swipe to find out how to secure your spot at Patta Academy Dubai!

Link in bio for registration

#pattaacademy #SoleDXB #Dubai

We’re excited to share that two talented students from Patta Academy have collaborated on a special project to celebrate 50 years of @Playmobil. Together, they’ve designed two identical Playmobil figures that represent a shared vision of a safer world for children. These figures aren’t just toys, they are symbols of nature, safety, and the impact that play can have in shaping a brighter future for the next generation. We’re grateful to be part of this meaningful collaboration and to contribute to this amazing project. 🌍💛

#playmobilartproject
#playmobil
#playmobil50

Today we celebrate the vibrancy, diversity and potential of the continent of Africa.

We want to take today and show off how the people of this continent have been able to show love, be boundless, display their beauty and share their peace with the world.

Our Patta Academy students partnered up with Nike and the BEN & Friends team within Nike to design and produce their own T-shirt for Africa day! These students not only designed and produced the T-shirt but also creatively directed and made their own campaign!

Let’s take a minute and celebrate!

HAPPY AFRICA DAY🥳🌍

Met @patta_academy op uitnodiging van @mchahim en @thijsreuten op werkbezoek in @europeanparliament in Brussel. Onze studenten hebben inzicht gekregen over de Europese unie, het belang van Europa voor ons allen en specifiek voor ondernemers. De studenten hebben van Mohamed en Thijs 6 inhoudelijke uitdagingen meegekregen waar ze de komende weken mee aan de slag zullen gaan. We danken Thijs en Mohamed en hun teams voor het warme onthaal, de inspiratie en de uitdaging die zij onze studenten hebben gegeven. En we wensen hen veel succes op 6 juni. Keep Up the good work. #EachOneTeachOne #Patta #Leadership #coaching #OneLove♥️ @patta_nl @nikehq @rabobank @carharttwip @porschecentrumamsterdam @dlapipernederland @wkamsterdam @craftdrinks_nl

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