Deadline: July 23, 2024
Applications are open for the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) Young Farmer Business Academy 2024. The KIC Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA) is a 4 –7-month program that identifies young people who are interested in setting up an agribusiness in agricultural production.
The program provides them with a system of training, workshops, and hands-on experience to set up their own farms. The program uses practical sessions, field demonstrations, coaching and mentorship as a tool to encourage participants to take a fresh look at agri-production and its adjoining sectors to identify areas with potential business opportunities. This agripreneurship training program is competitive amongst teams formed by individuals admitted into the program.
Eligibility
- Between 18 and 35 years (18 to 24 is mostly preferred);
- Want to expand and operate your farming activity as a business;
- Able to commit to a maximum of 12 days a month for training, sessions, etc;
- Resident in Ghana for the duration of the program;
- Willing to give dedicated & undivided attention to the YFBA Program;
- Willing to work in a group;
- Willing to work hours without supervision.
Other requirements
- A strong desire for learning and training
- Have a true desire to start a business in the agricultural sector.
- Be willing to start that business as a co-founder with a team of people you meet in the YFBA program.
- Understand innovation, its business benefits, and opportunities.
- Have research and analytical skills.
- Have creative and innovative ideas.
- Poses critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Application
For more information, visit YFBA.
