AGRI-PRENEUR INCUBATION PROGRAMME IN SINGAPORE

Aspiring entrepreneurs are passionate and committed, but they often encounter practical challenges after entering the entrepreneurial landscape. Incubation programmes help them make a smooth launch by offering support through access to market resources, networking opportunities, management and mentoring, and business skills training. Such programmes can be even more valuable for entrepreneurs exploring relatively new niches such as agri-preneurship.

The Singapore University of Social Sciences offers the SUSS Agri-preneur Incubation Programme to understand the landscape, opportunities, and challenges of the agriculture and food security sector in Singapore and around the region. Enrolling in this programme lets you-

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of high-tech agriculture practices with hands-on experience in SUSS’ indoor farm
  • Work with mentors having extensive experience and knowledge of Singapore’s agriculture industry
  • Complete a grow cycle of vegetables and gain an insight into the industry opportunities, from growing vegetables to distributing nutritional produce

The programme starts on 18 February 2023 and includes 12 lessons in total. Students must ensure a 6-month commitment to it. Here are the details of the curriculum of the course-

ORIENTATION & SETUP- INTRODUCTION TO THE VERTICAL TOWER FARMING SYSTEM

  • What and why of an indoor farming system
  • Essential components of vertical tower system
  • Filtration and pumps
  • Nutrition, lighting, and equipment
  • IoT

GETTING STARTED- VERTICAL FARMING OPERATION & AUTOMATION

  • Making the most of your vertical tower
  • Seeding
  • Seeding-to-growing cycle
  • Measurement and monitoring
  • Harvesting and post-harvest

OBSERVATIONS AND OVERVIEW- FARMING AND AGRI-TECHNOLOGY

  • Urban farming in Singapore
  • All about plants
  • How to improve agricultural yield
  • Plant health and maintenance

GO TO MARKET- SUPPORTING FARM OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION

  • Quality standards and food safety
  • Packaging, storage, and logistics
  • SFA regulations
  • Market analysis
  • Government support schemes

Students should attend all sessions to make the most of the programme. It also requires them to fill a no-drop-out form to ensure full commitment.

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