Our Entrepreneurship & Cooperative Development program helps young people turn their ideas into sustainable ventures. Through training, mentoring, and cooperative models, we guide participants in building businesses that combine economic opportunity with social impact.
Why Entrepreneurship & Co-ops?
- Empower Youth: provide tools to launch projects and create jobs
- Promote Sustainability: focus on green and socially responsible enterprises
- Encourage Cooperation: show how shared ownership and democratic decision-making create stronger communities
What We Offer
- Entrepreneurship Training
Step-by-step guidance on planning, launching, and managing small businesses. - Business Development Tools
Hands-on sessions with business plan templates, marketing strategies, and financial basics. - Mentorship & Coaching
Ongoing support from experienced entrepreneurs, trainers, and cooperative leaders. - Cooperative Models
Explore how young people can form cooperatives to share resources, reduce risk, and maximize social value. - Access to Resources & Networks
Links to funding opportunities, Erasmus+ support, and local partnerships.
How It Works
- Workshops – interactive sessions in Athens and online, combining theory with practice.
- Mentorship – one-to-one coaching and peer-to-peer support.
- Project Incubation – help youth design and present their business or cooperative idea.
- Follow-up – access to templates, funding info, and cooperative networks.
Impact till 2027
- 50+ youth-led projects supported
- 10+ cooperative initiatives formed
- 300+ participants trained in entrepreneurship basics
Get Involved
🌱 Start Your Own Microgreens Business
Access our starter guide on how to grow, package, and sell microgreens locally.
🏪 Join a Local Microgreens Cooperative
Connect with other young growers in Athens to share equipment, space, and marketing.
👩🏫 Attend Entrepreneurship Training in Urban Farming
Sign up for workshops on business planning, branding, and sales — designed for microgreens.
Testimonials
“I learned how to take my idea from paper to reality, and I joined a cooperative with three friends.”
— Participant, 2023 training
“The mentorship gave me the courage to present my idea to investors.”
— Youth entrepreneur, Athens
Partner With Us
We welcome collaboration with schools, NGOs, and municipalities to spread youth entrepreneurship training and cooperative development across Europe.
👉 Use our Contact page to propose a partnership.
Are you interested in turning your passion for microgreens into a sustainable business? Our entrepreneurship and cooperative development program empowers young people to start microgreens enterprises and cooperatives. Learn how to plan, launch and manage a profitable microgreens venture.
Through training sessions, mentorship and access to resources, we help aspiring entrepreneurs develop business plans, marketing strategies, and distribution channels. Participants will explore cooperative models that promote social inclusion and economic opportunity.
If you’re ready to grow your own microgreens business or join a cooperative, register below for our next entrepreneurship workshop and receive updates about funding opportunities and support services.