Our MISSION

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

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The Good food, Good Life company for over 150 years

At Nestlé we believe in the power of food to enhance lives.

The Nestlé YEP Platform equips you with essential skills and insights to navigate your entrepreneurial path for FREE. Start with our Entrepreneurship Academy, dive deeper with the Food Tech Academy if you're building a food startup, and gain the expertise needed to apply for the Nestlé Accelerator.

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 Academy and are working on a food tech startup? Gain exclusive insights from Nestlé leaders and experts to refine your business.

With both academies under your belt, you're now equipped with the knowledge to apply for the Nestlé Accelerator Program and take your venture to the next level!

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

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Ready to start your entrepreneurial journey?

Pick your course and get started for free.

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

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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

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

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The Problem

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The Solution

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Rapid Prototyping

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Competitive Landscape

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

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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

1,000
Certificates issued
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4. YEP Talks

45 minutes
Free

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

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Unlocking your Ideas: How to Accelerate Your Startup Creation

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

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

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

5. FoodTech Certificates

Immerse yourself in the world of food science and technology with 1-hour seminars from Nestlé scientists. Get the latest industry trends and insights.

80 minutes
Free

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Food Product Development

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Project Management in the Food industry

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Consumer Understanding in Innovation

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Design of experiments

1,800
Certificates issued

Unlock your potential

Partnering with the Nestlé R+D Accelerator gives you expert mentorship, world-class R&D facilities, real-market access, funding opportunities, and the power of a global network to turn your bold ideas into breakthrough innovations!

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Events & Challenges

Webinar

YEP Talk: How to Accelerate Your Startup Creation

Always on

Global

Program

Nestlé R+D Accelerator

Always on

Switzerland

Challenge

YEP Always On Challenge

Always on

Global

Webinar

YEP Talk Webinar: Emprender con éxito

Always On

Latin America