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Applications for the UNITAR Free Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training Programme are now ongoing. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Opportunity Details
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its prestigious training programme, “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon.” This programme is targeted at young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 45 who are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities by addressing food security issues and driving economic growth.
This comprehensive training initiative aims to equip participants with both foundational and advanced knowledge in entrepreneurship, focusing on solutions that promote food security and economic development. The programme will run from June 2024 until March 2025 and is generously supported by the Government and People of Japan. Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a UNITAR certificate of completion.
The training is divided into three distinct phases:
Phase 1: Foundational Training (July – October 2024)
Approximately 100 participants will engage in online training covering key entrepreneurship topics such as the basics of entrepreneurship, agribusiness, and identifying high-potential business opportunities. This phase includes self-paced courses, peer discussions, assignments, and webinars led by regional and international experts.
Phase 2: Advanced Training (October – December 2024)
Around 20 top-ranked participants will advance to training on entrepreneurial tools and techniques. They will focus on developing innovative and sustainable business solutions to tackle food security challenges, including climate-smart agricultural and aquacultural practices.
Phase 3: Business Blueprint Development (December 2024 – March 2025)
The final phase will see approximately 10 top performers develop detailed blueprints for new enterprises or projects with high potential for job creation and resilience-building in the agrifood sector. This phase includes mentorship, coaching, and potentially an intensive workshop conducted either online or in person.
The programme is open to motivated entrepreneurs from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon who meet the following criteria:
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