Call for Applications: The Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA)

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.

Requirements:

  • Between 18 and 35 years (18 to 24 is mostly preferred)
  • Do you 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.

Interest areas to be considered

  • 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 on 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.

Deadline: June 23rd, 2024

Click HERE to Apply

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