Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

Building on the the successful “Accelerator Programme for agricultural start-ups between China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe”, the APACCCEEC is following on the activities of this project by establishing the first ever Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture in Bulgaria and the CEE countries. The APACCCEEC Academy will offer training (in the form of lectures and seminars) and financial support (in the form of prizes for successful candidates).
Partners of APACCCEEC in the implementation of the Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture are: Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, as well as the Campus of Sofia University in Burgas; UNWE – Institute of Entrepreneurship; Agricultural University Plovdiv; Agricultural Academy; Trakia University – Stara Zagora; University of Economics – Varna; National Agricultural Advisory Service; Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vratsa; Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dobrich; GIS – Transfer Center Foundation; the platform fininfo.bg; Digital Innovation Hub Trakia, as well as representatives of local businesses.
Objectives of the Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture are: development of youth entrepreneurship and agri- and food-startups as well as providing support to innovative concepts and ideas that develop the potential of agriculture.
How we will support the participants in the Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture? Training program from the APACCCEEC and the project partners, as well as from external professional lecturers and mentors; free participation in the Academy and receiving a certificate for successful training; financial prize of BGN 5000 for the best project for each edition; additional education, communication and institutional support from our partners; access to the APACCCEEC network of partners.
The Varna`s edition of the Academy was held in the period of 25-28 June.
The second edition of the Academy was organized in Burgas in the period of 17-20 September.
The third edition of the Academy was held in Plovdiv in the period of 10-13 December.
In 2025, APACCCEEC will organize three new editions of the Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, as follows:
The fourth еdition of the Academy will be held in Stara Zagora in the period of 25-28 March 2025. The deadline for application is March 19th, 2025.
The fifth еdition of the Academy will be held in Vratsa in the period of 23-26 September 2025. The deadline for application is September 17th, 2025.
The sixth еdition of the Academy will be held in Dobrich in the period of 2-5 December 2025. The deadline for application is November 26th, 2025.
You can find the preliminary programme for the upcoming editions of the Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture here:

Terms and Conditions:
- Applications will be made through the dedicated platform on the APACCCEEC website.
- Both legal entities and individuals from the CEE countries are eligible to apply to the Academy.
- Participants will be selected on the basis of pre-established basic eligibility criteria (e.g. cover letter, proficiency in English language, basic IT skills, preliminary project proposal).
- The APACCCEEC covers the accommodation for the approved applicants who live in a location other than the location of the Academy. Transport expenses are NOT covered.
- The winner of each edition will be rewarded with a financial prize (5000 BGN) with which to build and/or further develop their project. An external jury will judge the participants of the Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture.
- To be familiar with the General Rules and Regulations of the Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture:
To participate in the Academy for Entrepreneurship in Agriculture you need to fill in the following application form:
If you have difficulties accessing these forms, please fill the attached registration forms for individuals and businesses, which you can find below. You can send the completed registration forms and the other documents (CV, project concept) to: academy@china2ceec.org .
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Phone number: +359 2 843 1040
E-mail: academy@china2ceec.org