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YOUNG ACADEMY
A learning program to experience
the reality of the food system
Join our immersive learning program designed for young professionals eager to lead positive change in the food industry. Gain hands-on experience, expert guidance, and a net positive mindset to become a leader driving sustainability and innovation in the food value chain and elevate your career to the next level.
ON THE PATH TO NET POSITIVE
Ready, set, impact!
Become a Net Positive Leader in three months time and take your career to the next level. You will engage in field excursions, expert lectures, and workshops to understand the real-life impact of the food system. After this program you will have:
Hands-on immersion in the food value chain
Developed a net positive mindset and leadership skills
Skills to drive tangible positive change in the food system
The Net Positive mindset
An open attitude is required to value the new experiences and insights you will gain on this journey. Beware of the danger of thinking of these insights as interesting but otherwise irrelevant for you and your organization. Your belief in new possibilities is needed for a successful journey. Actively participating in the Young Academy means trusting that the net positive path will lead to a sustainable future.
PROGRAM DETAILS
The program consists of 5 days, spread over 3 months with a 6th extra community day on call.
PRACTICAL INFO
For whom
Young Professionals
Where
Locations throughout the food value chain within the Netherlands, and 'The Kitchen' in Amsterdam.
If you have questions about the program (dates, pricing, partnership opportunities, or financial assistance) please fill out our contact form. Let us know how we can assist you, and we will respond within 3 working days.
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October edition 2025
Day 1: Wed. 8th of October
Day 2 & 3: Thur. 30th - Fri. 31st of October
Day 4: Wed. 12th of November
Day 5: Wed. 26th of November*Note: a 6th day is reserved for helping out in the NP3 community. Whether it's on an NP3 event or in the network. This day will be on call.
You will receive more info about this day during the program, as it is different with each edition. -
Regular price: €2649,- (ex. VAT)
We offer various pricing options tailored for our partners and those working with NGOs.
Partner price
For employees of our partner organisations, the program is priced at €2349,- (ex. VAT).
Young Academy Early Bird Price:
If you sign up for the Young Academy - October Edition before the 8th of September you can benefit from our Early Bird Price of €2349,- (ex. VAT). -
October Edition 2025
Registration closes on the 22nd of September 2025
Ex-participant NP3 Young Academy
“By joining the Young Academy I had the opportunity to experience the most pressing challenges of the food system first hand. The Academy has given me the tools to adopt a net positive mindset whilst looking at the development of responsible business”.
Ex-participant NP3 Young Academy