Nestlé Innovation Offers

Check out our local initiatives, workshops, and digital events, to see how you can get involved with a
nearby innovation community. From one-on-one mentoring to engaging hackathons, you can select
opportunities that best align with your goals and interests.

Innovation Offers

TRAINING

ABC of Entrepreneurship Training Program
TRAINING
E-Learning: ABC of Entrepreneurship
31.12.23
Colombia

Undertake? It is not impossible. In this e-learning you will have the key tools to take your entrepreneurship to another level. First, learn how to diagnose a problem and find a solution where your product or service is effective, how to start a business prototype and the keys to choosing a business model where your project is differential and relevant.

School of Entrepreneurship Training Program
TRAINING
E-Learning: School of Entrepreneurship
31.12.23
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.

How to Make a Pitch Training Program
TRAINING
How to make a pitch
31.12.23
Colombia

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!!

WEBINAR

Nestlé YEP Talk Latinoamerica
WEBINAR
YEP Talk "Potencia tus Ideas: claves para emprender en Latinoamérica y consolidar tu startup"
06.12.23
Global

Nestlé YEP Talk "Potencia tus Ideas: claves para emprender en Latinoamérica y consolidar tu startup"

Únete al webinar gratuito 'YEP Talk' para desbloquear el potencial de tus ideas y dar forma al futuro de la alimentación.

✅ Obtén conocimientos invaluables, estrategias probadas y consejos prácticos a los problemas y desafíos a los que te enfrentas como joven innovador.

✅ Aprende de expertos de la industria y emprendedores exitosos que han superado obstáculos similares.

✅ Empodérate para navegar en la industria alimentaria de América Latina, perfeccionar tus ideas y construir tu startup para el éxito.

📆 6 de diciembre de 2023

⌚ 6:00 PM Chile, Argentina, Brasil / 5:00 PM Venezuela, Bolivia / 4:00 PM Perú, Colombia, Panamá / 3:00 PM México

No te pierdas esta oportunidad, ¡inscríbete ahora!

CAREER

Nespreneur Launch - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore
CAREER
Nespreneur Launch - CFTRI, Mysore
06.12.23
India

Nespreneur Launch - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore.

  • 6th December - 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM

Nespreneur is a program designed by the Nestlé R+D Accelerator India to collaborate with the immense academic young talent in the country and empower them to bring their ideas to life. The program offers a 3-month idea incubation internship leveraging their in-house Innovation Box framework. Based on the outcome of the internship, the team may get to become part of the Residence Accelerator Program or an opportunity to undergo a technical internship with Nestlé R&D Manesar.


Eligibility Criteria:

  • All students who are undergraduates or postgraduates.
  • Students with start-ups/ideas already incubated or undergoing incubation.
  • Team of maximum 2 aspiring entrepreneurs.
  • Team of hustlers who are passionate about their idea!
  • Food background is a plus but not mandatory.

Click Register to attend the launch event and learn more about the program, application process and benefits!

MYOWBU Program
CAREER
MYOWBU
31.12.23
Angola, Burkina,
+
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.

R+D Accelerator Program
CAREER
R+D Accelerator Program
24.12.23
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 in Lausanne Switzerland – within Nestlé’s largest Accelerator and research facilities - focused on translating fundamental science into food tech innovations! The call for applications ends April 24, 2023!

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.

Exclusive Events

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

WEBINAR

S&T Seminar 11 Banner English
WEBINAR
11. Artificial Intelligence in Food Innovation (English)
13.12.23
Ghana, Nigeria + South Africa

The Nestlé Science & Technology Seminars - exclusive for our partner universities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Artificial Intelligence in Food Innovation with C. Hartmann (Academic Alliances & Expertise Dev Lead) and H. Vlaeminck (Group Leader Virtual Prototyping)

Explore the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence and food as we delve into the limitless possibilities it offers. Discover how AI is revolutionizing food production, quality control, and consumer experience. Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements, trends, and case studies that showcase the transformative power of AI in the food industry. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve - register today!

13:00 - 15:00 Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana (GMT)

14:00 - 16:00 Benin, Nigeria, Switzerland (GMT+1)

15:00 - 17:00 South Africa (GMT+2)

S&T Seminar 11 Banner French
WEBINAR
11. Intelligence artificielle (Français)
13.12.23
Benin, Cote d'Ivoire + Senegal

The Nestlé Science & Technology Seminars - exclusive for our partner universities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Intelligence artificielle dans l'innovation alimentaire with C. Hartmann (Academic Alliances & Expertise Dev Lead)

Explore the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence and food as we delve into the limitless possibilities it offers. Discover how AI is revolutionizing food production, quality control, and consumer experience. Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements, trends, and case studies that showcase the transformative power of AI in the food industry. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve - register today!

10:30 – 12:30 Sénégal, Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana (GMT)

11:30 – 13:30 Benin, Nigeria, Switzerland (GMT+1)

12:30 – 14:30 South-Africa (GMT+2)

TRAINING

Training
TRAINING
ProStart YOCUTA training
31.12.23
USA

Virtual Barista Training for existing ProStart program participants

Nespreneur Launch - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore
CAREER
Nespreneur Launch - CFTRI, Mysore
06.12.23
India

Nespreneur Launch - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore.

  • 6th December - 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM

Nespreneur is a program designed by the Nestlé R+D Accelerator India to collaborate with the immense academic young talent in the country and empower them to bring their ideas to life. The program offers a 3-month idea incubation internship leveraging their in-house Innovation Box framework. Based on the outcome of the internship, the team may get to become part of the Residence Accelerator Program or an opportunity to undergo a technical internship with Nestlé R&D Manesar.


Eligibility Criteria:

  • All students who are undergraduates or postgraduates.
  • Students with start-ups/ideas already incubated or undergoing incubation.
  • Team of maximum 2 aspiring entrepreneurs.
  • Team of hustlers who are passionate about their idea!
  • Food background is a plus but not mandatory.

Click Register to attend the launch event and learn more about the program, application process and benefits!

Nestlé YEP Talk Latinoamerica
WEBINAR
YEP Talk "Potencia tus Ideas: claves para emprender en Latinoamérica y consolidar tu startup"
06.12.23
Global

Nestlé YEP Talk "Potencia tus Ideas: claves para emprender en Latinoamérica y consolidar tu startup"

Únete al webinar gratuito 'YEP Talk' para desbloquear el potencial de tus ideas y dar forma al futuro de la alimentación.

✅ Obtén conocimientos invaluables, estrategias probadas y consejos prácticos a los problemas y desafíos a los que te enfrentas como joven innovador.

✅ Aprende de expertos de la industria y emprendedores exitosos que han superado obstáculos similares.

✅ Empodérate para navegar en la industria alimentaria de América Latina, perfeccionar tus ideas y construir tu startup para el éxito.

📆 6 de diciembre de 2023

⌚ 6:00 PM Chile, Argentina, Brasil / 5:00 PM Venezuela, Bolivia / 4:00 PM Perú, Colombia, Panamá / 3:00 PM México

No te pierdas esta oportunidad, ¡inscríbete ahora!

R+D Accelerator Program
CAREER
R+D Accelerator Program
24.12.23
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 in Lausanne Switzerland – within Nestlé’s largest Accelerator and research facilities - focused on translating fundamental science into food tech innovations! The call for applications ends April 24, 2023!

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.

ABC of Entrepreneurship Training Program
TRAINING
E-Learning: ABC of Entrepreneurship
31.12.23
Colombia

Undertake? It is not impossible. In this e-learning you will have the key tools to take your entrepreneurship to another level. First, learn how to diagnose a problem and find a solution where your product or service is effective, how to start a business prototype and the keys to choosing a business model where your project is differential and relevant.

School of Entrepreneurship Training Program
TRAINING
E-Learning: School of Entrepreneurship
31.12.23
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.

How to Make a Pitch Training Program
TRAINING
How to make a pitch
31.12.23
Colombia

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!!

MYOWBU Program
CAREER
MYOWBU
31.12.23
Angola, Burkina,
+
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.

Exclusive Events

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

S&T Seminar 11 Banner French
WEBINAR
11. Intelligence artificielle (Français)
13.12.23
Benin, Cote d'Ivoire + Senegal

The Nestlé Science & Technology Seminars - exclusive for our partner universities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Intelligence artificielle dans l'innovation alimentaire with C. Hartmann (Academic Alliances & Expertise Dev Lead)

Explore the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence and food as we delve into the limitless possibilities it offers. Discover how AI is revolutionizing food production, quality control, and consumer experience. Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements, trends, and case studies that showcase the transformative power of AI in the food industry. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve - register today!

10:30 – 12:30 Sénégal, Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana (GMT)

11:30 – 13:30 Benin, Nigeria, Switzerland (GMT+1)

12:30 – 14:30 South-Africa (GMT+2)

S&T Seminar 11 Banner English
WEBINAR
11. Artificial Intelligence in Food Innovation (English)
13.12.23
Ghana, Nigeria + South Africa

The Nestlé Science & Technology Seminars - exclusive for our partner universities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Artificial Intelligence in Food Innovation with C. Hartmann (Academic Alliances & Expertise Dev Lead) and H. Vlaeminck (Group Leader Virtual Prototyping)

Explore the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence and food as we delve into the limitless possibilities it offers. Discover how AI is revolutionizing food production, quality control, and consumer experience. Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements, trends, and case studies that showcase the transformative power of AI in the food industry. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve - register today!

13:00 - 15:00 Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana (GMT)

14:00 - 16:00 Benin, Nigeria, Switzerland (GMT+1)

15:00 - 17:00 South Africa (GMT+2)

Training
TRAINING
ProStart YOCUTA training
31.12.23
USA

Virtual Barista Training for existing ProStart program participants