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Horticulture is

much more than you think

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AMPLIFYING HORTICULTURE

• YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AMPLIFYING HORTICULTURE •

Join YEAH and become part of a global movement driving innovation in horticulture. Learn from experts, connect with industry leaders, and turn your ideas into impactful solutions.

Why YEAH?

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YEAH PROGRAM

YEAH is more than a program. it’s your gateway to innovation in agriculture and horticulture. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on projects, and global networking, you’ll gain the skills and connections to turn your ideas into real impact.

Who Can Join YEAH?

Age: 20+
Background: Students, professionals, horticulture, sustainability, or related fields.
Mindset: Innovative, motivated, and eager to learn and collaborate
Language: Comfortable using English in the program

Learn more YEAH

our partners

Rijk Zwaan · Priva · The Embassy of the Netherlands ·

About the program

Step 1. Inspire

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6-Week Online Innovation Challenge
Industry Insights & Real Stories
Learn directly from growers, founders, and innovators through practical talks and shared experiences.
Team Orientation at XX University
Ten selected teams take part in an on-campus orientation at XX University.

Step 2. Engage

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Two-day Field trip
Explore smart farms, retailers, and food innovators to gain insights and refine your business ideas.
Workshops & Pitch Day
Hands-on sessions to make your plan practical and perfect your pitch, followed by team presentations to judges and a winner announcement.
Networking Event

Step 3. Practice

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Individual Orientation
Selected participants receive one-on-one orientation, interview opportunities
Hands-on experiences
Such as internship, traineeship, or opportunities or project-based collaborations with our partners.

How to participate

Blog

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Instruction Guide for YEAH Participants

Ready to shine in the YEAH Online Competition? This guide helps you choose challenges, define your audience, and craft a winning plan. Follow the steps and make your idea stand out!

Topics & Ideas for the Online Competition

Need inspiration for your YEAH submission? Explore sample topics in sustainability, health, and tech. Use these ideas as a springboard to create your own unique, impactful solution.

How We Assess Your Ideas

We use the Innovation Challenge Rubric to evaluate creativity, feasibility, and impact. This structured approach ensures fairness and helps you understand what makes an idea stand out.

Ready to shape the future?

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Frequently asked questions

Anyone aged 20+ with an interest in agriculture or horticulture.
No, the program is completely free
The program will be conducted in English. To make the most of this opportunity and fully benefit from the sessions, we kindly recommend an advanced level of English proficiency. (option 1)
This program is conducted in English. Basic to intermediate English is recommended, fluency is not required. (option 2)
You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly, usually within one business day.