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WEBINAR

Nestlé YEP Talk: Emprender con éxito - Protiva y la biotecnologia para la industria textil

Always on

Argentina, Paraguay,

Uruguay

¿Quieres llevar tu emprendimiento al próximo nivel? ¡Estas YEP Talk son para vos!

Hoy te presentamos a Esteban Silva, participante de la iniciativa “Impulso Joven – Because Youth Matter” de UNESCO y Nestlé. Gracias al programa, junto a otros 19 emprendedores de toda Latinoamérica, recibió formación, mentoría y capital semilla para hacer crecer su proyecto. ¡En YEP podes encontrar herramientas para que puedas impulsar tu emprendimiento y ahora también testimonios para inspirarte!

¡Poné play y descubrí como podes llevar tu idea o emprendimiento al siguiente nivel así como Esteban!

Welcome to NESTLEVEL Digital Podcast, where digital is reimagined at Nestlé, a global leader in food and beverage innovation and technology.

As we advance into a digital future, we continue to push the boundaries with digitalization and reimagine possibilities from the latest innovations and thought leadership. We leave no stone unturned in our quest to shape the future of our industry from new digital tools and roles, AI, IoT technologies for sustainability, strategic partnerships, and creating a future-ready workforce.

In each episode, you'll learn how Nestlé paves the way where food and technology seamlessly intertwine through insightful discussions and best practices. Our esteemed guests include top leaders, industry experts and digital pioneers at Nestlé who share their expertise, experiences, and visions on how Nestlé is shaping the way we live and work in the digital age 🚀

WEBINAR

YEP Talk: How to Start and Build Your Business in Africa

Always On

Africa

Are you in Africa, have a business idea, but don't know how to start? Do you find it difficult to find the support you need to boost or grow your own business? This is your chance to tap into Nestlé’s expertise, learn to overcome obstacles, and skyrocket your entrepreneurship journey 🚀

Nestlé YEP Talk "Ignite your Ideas: How to Start and Build your Business in Africa"

💻 free on-demand webinar

📢 Captions in English and French

With Hermann Kouassi (General Manager at Incubivoir Incubateur), Miles Kubheka (CEO at Wakanda Food Accelerator), Yves Soppelsa (Innovation Acceleration Lead at Nestlé Research & Development), and moderated by Manuela Pokkosy.

✅ Gain invaluable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to the pains and challenges you face as a young innovator.

✅ Learn from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs who have overcome similar obstacles.

✅ Get empowered to navigate the African food industry, refine your ideas, and build your start-up for success.

Exclusive Events

Collaborations with local partners and universities, not open to the public.

TRAINING

E-Learning: School of Entrepreneurship

Always On

Colombia

Discover and develop new skills for Agro-entrepreneurship. In this e-learning you will find the potential you have as an entrepreneur, first by understanding the ability to mobilize your personal motivators (skills and interests) towards achieving results at a personal and work level. You will find the route to develop your entrepreneurship by building the client, the product and the business model.

Discover how to make a winning pitch to communicate your project. You will learn to tell your business in a concrete, inspiring and creative way!!

Cameroun, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal

The program uses the independent and exclusive network of MYOWBU operators and MYOWBU sellers to deliver Nescafe at the right taste to consumers. In line with the concept, the target group is all teenagers and above (legally permitted to work) in urban and small towns in socio economic groups C, D & E. In all countries in Central and West Africa Region, street operation is not new and has been existing for a long time in the form of the push cart vending business. The New elements in MYOWBU are Proven Business model, lots of MYOWBU operators or entrepreneurs and an aggressive penetration and distribution plan.

TRAINING

NestGen - Youth e-Learning Fest

Always On

Africa

With previous success of reaching over 33 000 youth, Nestlé Zone AOA (Africa, Oceana & Asia) YOUth E[1]fest aims to assist YOUth Upskill, Upgrade and Update the YOUth of today for the future of work.

In celebration of World YOUth Skills Day Nestlé Needs YOUth is hosting a series of e-learning fest from the 15th to the 17th July. The events will feature internal and external industry leaders with the aim of creating awareness around digital marketing, personal branding and branding skills available for YOUth in today’s work of work.

Nestlé Needs YOUth has partnered with industry leaders in the Digital and Marketing space to share insights on the different topics.

Day 1: Future of AI and Digital Skills 👩‍💻
Day 2: Social Media Skills and Branding 📚
Day 3: Branding & Marketing 101 🚀

CAREER

R+D Accelerator Program

31.12.24

Global

Want to take part in a real entrepreneurial experience and bring an innovation to life in just 6 months? Join our next R+D Accelerator program focused on translating fundamental science into food tech innovations!

The program empowers food entrepreneurs students and graduates to bring food & beverage innovations to life. It invites them to work together on disruptive solutions applying a test-and-learn approach to get rapid consumer feedback and to test them in real market conditions! Successful applicants have access to everything they need from a global innovation network of R&D and commercials experts in design packaging innovation and food quality & safety prototype kitchens pilot plants and labs with resident chefs technologists and scientists to build your MVP. And finally hands-on innovation coaching to define the route to market.

Check out any of our open challenges, join a team, or reach out to us with your application!

CHALLENGE

YEP Always On Challenge

Always On

Global

What will be the next groundbreaking innovation that will shape the future of food?
Introducing the Nestlé YEP Always on Challenge, where you can submit any groundbreaking idea that doesn't fit into a specific challenge.

How does it work?

Submit your idea to the "Always on Challenge" and gather at least 50 community votes! Those with the most votes will have the chance to pitch their ideas in the YEP Virtual Arena!

What are we looking for?

New and exciting product ideas that could disrupt the food industry. Unique and innovative concepts that push the boundaries of today's market!

What's in it for you?

Expert support and guidance from Nestlé, visibility, network opportunities and open doors to potential partnerships! Plus an official digital certificate from Nestlé YEP for you to showcase on your resume.

Don't miss this chance to showcase your big idea - it's your time to shine! Submit your innovations today 🚀

WEBINAR

12: Réglementations des plastiques destinés au contact alimentaire (Français)

14.01.25

Benin, Cote d'Ivoire,

Senegal

Nestlé Science and Technology Seminars 2024 Edition

Session 12: Réglementations américaines et européennes des plastiques destinés au contact alimentaire, avec M-B. Scharffhausen (Senior Quality Specialist)

Comprendre les processus de recyclage des plastiques, quelles sont les étapes critiques assurant la décontamination, quelles sont les réglementations associées sont des points clé pour assurer la sécurité alimentaire et respecter les réglementation en vigueur. L'objectif de cette conférence est de montrer comment assurer la sécurité alimentaire tout en utilisant des plastiques recyclés tout en respectant les réglementations.

Date : 14 jan 2025

Heure :

Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana (GMT): 10:30 - 12:30
Benin, Nigeria, South Africa (GMT+1): 11:30 - 13:30

(Exclusif pour les étudiants d'Afrique Sub-saharienne)

WEBINAR

12: Regulations of Recycled plastics in contact with Foods (English)

14.01.25

Ghana, Nigeria,

South Africa

Nestlé Science and Technology Seminars 2024 Edition

Session 12: US and European Regulations of Recycled Plastics in Contact with Foods, with M-B. Scharffhausen (Senior Quality Specialist)

Understanding plastic recycling processes, the critical steps involved in decontamination, and the associated regulations are key points in ensuring food safety and complying with current regulations. The aim of this seminar is to show how to ensure food safety while using recycled plastics and complying with regulations.

Date: 14 Jan 2025

Time:

Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana (GMT): 13:00 - 15:00
Benin, Nigeria, South Africa (GMT+1): 14:00 - 16:00

(Exclusive for students in Sub-Saharan Africa)

WEBINAR

Nestlé YEP Talk: Emprender con éxito - Fenikks, de residuos a canilleras de futbol

Always on

Argentina, Paraguay,

Uruguay

¿Quieres llevar tu emprendimiento al próximo nivel? ¡Estas YEP Talk son para vos!

Hoy te presentamos a Tomás Machuca, participante de la iniciativa “Impulso Joven – Because Youth Matter” de UNESCO y Nestlé. Gracias al programa, junto a otros 19 emprendedores de toda Latinoamérica, recibió formación, mentoría y capital semilla para hacer crecer su proyecto. ¡En YEP podes encontrar herramientas para que puedas impulsar tu emprendimiento y ahora también testimonios para inspirarte!

¡Poné play y descubrí como podes llevar tu idea o emprendimiento al siguiente nivel así como Tomás!

WEBINAR

Nestlé YEP Talk: Emprender con éxito - Protiva y la biotecnologia para la industria textil

Always on

Argentina, Paraguay,

Uruguay

¿Quieres llevar tu emprendimiento al próximo nivel? ¡Estas YEP Talk son para vos!

¡Poné play y descubrí como podes llevar tu idea o emprendimiento al siguiente nivel así como Esteban!

Welcome to NESTLEVEL Digital Podcast, where digital is reimagined at Nestlé, a global leader in food and beverage innovation and technology.

WEBINAR

YEP Talk: How to Start and Build Your Business in Africa

Always On

Africa

Nestlé YEP Talk "Ignite your Ideas: How to Start and Build your Business in Africa"

💻 free on-demand webinar

📢 Captions in English and French

✅ Gain invaluable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to the pains and challenges you face as a young innovator.

✅ Learn from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs who have overcome similar obstacles.

✅ Get empowered to navigate the African food industry, refine your ideas, and build your start-up for success.

Exclusive Events

Collaborations with local partners and universities, not open to the public.

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