Sairme Recreational Farm, in collaboration with the Caucasus University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is launching a new pre-acceleration program for start-up entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector.
AgriPreneur Sprint is an 8-week intensive program designed to strengthen micro and small-scale agricultural startups and help them realize their business ideas.
The program is implemented in Baghdati and Vani municipalities and is focused on agrarian areas, such as:
- Livestock farming
- Dairy production
- Beekeeping
- Fishing
The pre-acceleration stage is designed for entrepreneurs and startups in the early development stage and want to develop their idea/activity with modern innovative and sector-specific approaches.
Who can participate?
The program is open to individual entrepreneurs and teams who meet the following criteria:
- Operate or plan to operate in Baghdati and Vani municipalities
- Have an innovative idea or existing small agribusiness
- Are committed to participating in the complete 6-week program
10-12 participating teams or entrepreneurs will be selected to develop their ideas through mentorship, practical sessions, and field visits.
What does the program include?
As part of the program, participants will have:
- Weekly online sessions with lectures and case workshops;
- Individual mentoring;
- Industrial visits;
- Specially designed tasks and resources;
The final event is Demo Day, where participants will present their ideas to investors, industry experts, and ecosystem representatives.
After completing the pre-acceleration program, selected teams from the program will participate in a 6-week acceleration program – “Farm-to-Market Sprint” – focused on product development, access to sales channels, and strengthening investment readiness.
Application deadlines:
- Submission period for the pre-acceleration program: July 16 – 26, 2025
- Application selection and interviews: July 26 – 30
- Implementation period: Pre-acceleration - July - September, Acceleration - October-November, Demo Day - December.
To participate in the program, please go to the following link and fill out the online application.
