“From Idea to Harvest” Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program in Agriculture

The General Directorate of Youth Services of the Ministry of Youth and Sports is launching the “From Idea to Harvest: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program in Agriculture for Youth” in order to encourage innovative entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. This new program aims to support young people in developing their creative ideas in the field of agriculture and implementing their projects from the idea stage to the harvest stage.

Target audience: All young people between the ages of 18-30 who are interested in agriculture and entrepreneurship can apply to the program. Participation is particularly encouraged for young entrepreneur candidates with innovative ideas in areas such as agricultural technologies, sustainable agriculture and rural development.

Application process and dates: Applications will continue until March 23, 2025.

Training content: A comprehensive training on entrepreneurship and innovation in agriculture will be provided within the scope of the program. Participants will receive theoretical and practical training on topics such as smart agricultural technologies, sustainable agricultural techniques, business model development, marketing strategies and financial management. The training modules will cover all aspects of innovative practices and entrepreneurship processes in the agricultural sector.

Training process: Trainings to be given by expert academicians and sector professionals in the field will be carried out in the form of online courses, face-to-face seminars and applied workshops. In addition, interviews will be organized with successful agricultural entrepreneurs during the program and technical inspection visits will be made to agricultural enterprises to provide field experience to the participants.

Thanks to the knowledge and skills they will acquire during the training process, young people will gain valuable experience and self-confidence in developing innovative projects in the agricultural sector and implementing their own initiatives. The program will also create a communication network among the participants, allowing young people to interact with sector experts and mentors and develop long-term collaborations.

The General Directorate of Youth Services invites all young people who want to improve themselves in the field of entrepreneurship in agriculture and turn their ideas into reality to apply for this program.

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