Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Agribusiness Course

Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Agribusiness Course

Advanced | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Agribusiness Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This course is designed to strengthen entrepreneurial capacity within agricultural value chains while promoting inclusive participation of smallholder farmers, youth, women and vulnerable groups. The course focuses on building sustainable agribusiness models, improving access to markets and finance and integrating inclusive approaches that enhance equity, resilience and shared value creation.

Participants will gain practical skills in agribusiness opportunity identification, inclusive business model design, value chain development and market facilitation. Emphasis is placed on real-world agribusiness challenges, inclusive growth strategies and scalable solutions that support livelihoods and economic development.

Course Duration
5 Days

Target Audience

  • Agripreneurs and agribusiness owners

  • Smallholder farmers and producer organizations

  • Agricultural extension and development officers

  • Cooperative leaders and agribusiness project managers

  • Youth and women engaged in agribusiness

Personal Impact

  • Improved entrepreneurial and agribusiness skills

  • Increased understanding of inclusive business approaches

  • Enhanced confidence in planning and managing agribusiness ventures

  • Better ability to engage smallholders and vulnerable groups

  • Practical skills in market access and value chain participation

Organizational Impact

  • Stronger inclusive agribusiness models

  • Improved market participation for smallholder farmers

  • Enhanced sustainability of agribusiness interventions

  • Increased income and livelihood opportunities

  • Better alignment with inclusive development objectives

Course Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand entrepreneurship and inclusive agribusiness concepts

  • Identify inclusive agribusiness opportunities

  • Design inclusive business and value chain models

  • Apply market facilitation and linkage strategies

  • Promote participation of youth, women and smallholders

  • Improve sustainability and social impact of agribusiness ventures

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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Agribusiness

  • Concepts and principles of entrepreneurship

  • Inclusive agribusiness and shared value creation

  • Overview of agricultural value chains

  • Role of inclusion in economic development

  • Case Study: Inclusive agribusiness success stories

Module 2: Agribusiness Opportunity Identification and Inclusion

  • Identifying viable agribusiness opportunities

  • Understanding smallholder and vulnerable group constraints

  • Assessing resources, skills and market potential

  • Integrating inclusion into opportunity analysis

  • Practical Exercise: Identifying an inclusive agribusiness idea

Module 3: Inclusive Business Models and Value Chain Development

  • Business model concepts for inclusive agribusiness

  • Producer aggregation and cooperative models

  • Contract farming and out-grower schemes

  • Risk sharing and benefit distribution

  • Case Study: Inclusive value chain models

Module 4: Market Access, Finance and Partnerships

  • Market analysis and buyer requirements

  • Inclusive market linkage strategies

  • Access to finance for agribusiness and smallholders

  • Public-private partnerships and collaborations

  • Practical Exercise: Developing a market and partnership plan

Module 5: Sustainability, Scaling and Social Impact

  • Managing risks in inclusive agribusiness

  • Scaling inclusive business models

  • Monitoring social and economic impact

  • Climate-smart and sustainable agribusiness practices

  • Capstone Exercise: Developing an inclusive agribusiness action plan

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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