In a bid to inspire and empower young female students towards the vast opportunities within the agricultural and agri-adjacent sectors, KIC’s Young Agripreneur Forum organised Women’s Bootcamp across different campuses. Hosted across partner universities campuses, this forum serves as a beacon of encouragement for aspiring female agripreneurs, showcasing the myriad avenues available in agriculture and its related industries.
The brainchild of the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), the Women’s Bootcamp initially emerged as a strategy to foster a stronger female presence within KIC’s AgriTech Challenge programs, through one-day training and educational platform. Here, young women engage with industry experts and stakeholders, delving into the diverse spectrum of opportunities spanning from agricultural production to market linkages. The bootcamp expanded to include a campus- based edition.
The overarching goal of the Women’s Bootcamp is to illuminate the untapped potential along the entire agricultural value chain. By fostering discussions on employment prospects and agribusiness ventures, the forum nurtures a generation of young female leaders poised to revolutionize the agricultural landscape. Through interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, young female participants gain insights from seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs. The platform also serves as a platform for amplifying female voices in a traditionally male-dominated industry, fostering an environment where women feel empowered to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions.
By empowering young women with the skills and confidence to thrive in agriculture, it catalyzes economic growth, enhances food security, and fosters gender equality.
Investing in the next generation of female agripreneurs, we sow the seeds for a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
Females from KIC Businesses who have gone through the KIC program were present at the event, as resource persons, sharing their experience and insights from being on the KIC program.