The concept of Forus Platform started as a Hackathon idea, where Rocket Minds had been invited, together with Maarten Velthuis to participate, under the team of Gemeente Zuidhorn at the Dutch Blockchain Hackathon 2017 in Groningen.

Presenting a prototype of an automated platform that automates, verifies and delivers government benefits through digital tokens instead of cash benefits, the team succeeded to win the first prize in the category of Government Reinvention. 

From this point in time - a stable partnership got established between Rocket Minds, Maarten Velthuis who established the Forus Foundation and the municipality of Zuidhorn, getting the chance to implement a first Proof of Concept in Zuidhorn. A more extensive story about the partnership of Forus and Rocket Minds you can find here.

The system consists of a platform (Forus) and a mobile application (Me). The platform is used to offer, request and validate information. The mobile application is used to store and view information and make transactions.

The system has been set up flexibly so that it can be used for various projects. Currently, the platform is widely used for municipal services for giving out subsidies like:

 - Kindpakket (Child package)

The Child Package helps families in poverty. The children receive school materials, sports lessons and clothing, among other things. This gives them the chance to compete with peers.

 - Participation package

The Participation Package supports people with a low income. Thanks to this scheme, they can participate in social, sporting, community and/or cultural activities.

 - Christmas package

The Christmas package offers employees the opportunity to choose a Christmas present themselves. The package can be spent with (local) entrepreneurs and donated to self-chosen charities.

The platform can also be used to issue fixed amounts within company / corporate employees.