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Empowering you with the skills and resources to shape the future of food

Nestlé YEP equips you with essential skills and insights to navigate your entrepreneurial path for FREE. Start with our Entrepreneurship Course, dive deeper with the FoodTech Course if you're building a food startup, and gain the expertise needed to kick-start your career with Nestlé.

Turn ideas into reality! Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, from idea generation to solution design, and boost your chances of success.

Have you completed the Entrepreneurship Course and are working on a food tech startup? Gain exclusive insights from Nestlé leaders and experts to refine your business.

With both courses under your belt, you're now equipped to join the Nestlé YEP Talent Pool, or take part in an Idea Challenge to bring your idea to life!

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Hours of learning content - exclusively developed by Nestlé innovation experts.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1. Idea Generation Certificate

Looking to get started in entrepreneurship? Discover the fundamental concepts, the type of entrepreneur you are, and how to generate ideas with potential. Each module is based on a real-life study case from Nestlé!

60 minutes
Free
EN, FR, ES, PT, 中文 (简体)

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Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Idea vs Opportunity

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Business Model

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Business Plan

2,700+
Certificates issued
1,000+
Certificates issued
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

2. Solution Creation Certificate

Ready to grow your idea? Master the art of problem investigation, solution validation, and prototype building. Access downloadable templates and coaching videos from Nestlé experts to guide you every step of the way.

90 minutes
Free
EN, FR, ES, PT, 中文 (简体)

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The Problem

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The Solution

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Rapid Prototyping

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Competitive Landscape

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

3. Successful Entrepreneur Certificate

Cultivate the right mindset, boost your confidence, and draw inspiration from accomplished executive leaders. Elevate your entrepreneurial journey with the skills that truly make a difference.

45 minutes
Free
English

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Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Confidence, Resiliency and Pitching Yourself

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Executive Leadership

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(Bonus) Women in Entrepreneurship

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Certificates issued
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

4. YEP Talks

Get inspired by successful entrepreneurs and top industry experts in our YEP Talks series - watch on-demand the free webinars for entrepreneurs.

45 minutes
Free
EN, FR, ES

Unlocking your Ideas: How to Accelerate Your Startup Creation

Ignite your Ideas: How to Start and Build your Business in Africa

Potencia tus Ideas: claves para emprender en Latinoamérica y consolidar tu startup

Emprender con éxito: Protiva y la biotecnología para la industria textil

FOODTECH

5. FoodTech Certificates

Immerse yourself in the world of food science and technology with expert seminars from Nestlé Research & Development. Get the latest industry trends and insights.

80 minutes
Free
English

Food Product Development

Project Management in the Food Industry

Consumer Understanding in Innovation

Design of Experiments

1,800+
Certificates issued

Unlock Your Potential with the YEP talent pool

Ready to kick-start your Nestlé career? We're rewarding our most engaged learners with access to the YEP Talent Pool - your chance to submit your resume and have it seen by Nestlé recruiters.

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Earn your YEP Academy Certificate

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Once invited, submit your profile & resume

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Recruiters will reach out if they find a good match

Upcoming events and challenges

Webinar

YEP Talk: How to Accelerate Your Startup Creation

Always on

Global

Program

Nestlé R+D Accelerator

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Switzerland

Challenge

31 Dec 2025

YEP Always On Challenge

Always on

Global

Webinar

YEP Talk Webinar: Emprender con éxito

Always On

Latin America

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