Objective 2.1: Education and lifelong learning

Enhancing the quality of education for agripreneurs in the Hungarian-Serbian border area

ENAG enhances entrepreneurship education for rural women in the Hungarian-Serbian border region by combining digital learning, mentoring, and on-site training. A free digital platform will provide lasting resources and foster cross-border agribusiness networks and female empowerment.

Basic Data:

Akronim: ENAG

Naziv projekta: Enhancing the quality of education for agripreneurs in the Hungarian-Serbian border area

Identifikacioni broj projekta: HUSRB/23S/21/050

Ukupan budžet projekta: EUR 196 872.00

Iznos sredstava Evropske unije (IPA): EUR 167 341.20

Početak projekta: 01 јун 2025

Kraj projekta: 30 новембар 2025

Vodeći korisnik: Union of Hungarian Women Association (HU)

Ostali Partneri: 

P1: Udruženje za preduzetništvo i inovacije „Foodscale Hub“ (RS)

Contact:

Email: mma@mnunio.hu

Project Description:

ENAG is an innovative project aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship education for young women in rural areas of the Hungarian-Serbian border region. It focuses on building cross-border cooperation in the agribusiness sector by developing a digital one-stop shop platform that will host tailored training materials, industry resources, and mentorship opportunities.

A hybrid learning model—blending on-site bootcamps, study visits, and digital modules—will ensure flexibility and accessibility. Participants will receive hands-on training and enter a mentoring program aligned with their interests and goals. The platform will remain active after project closure, supporting long-term impact and institutional sustainability. It will be freely accessible and serve as a regional hub for agribusiness development. The project promotes gender equality, digital inclusion, and the active involvement of NEET women and agribusiness entrepreneurs. ENAG’s results will be showcased at national and regional events and disseminated through cooperation with educational institutions and business support organisations.

(Expected) Results:

  • A cross-border digital platform developed as a one-stop shop for agribusiness education, mentorship, and resources.
  • All learning materials (curricula, training modules) uploaded and available for public use after the project ends.
  • Hybrid learning model implemented:
    • On-site bootcamps held in Hungary and Serbia.
    • Digital modules accessible anytime for flexible learning.
    • Study visits organized to showcase best practices in agribusiness.
  • Tailored training curricula developed based on initial needs mapping of the NEET women target group.
  • Mentorship program established:
    • Participants matched with mentors based on sector and personal goals.
    • Platform users able to request guidance from a regional expert pool.
  • Local stakeholder group meetings organized to stimulate networking and cooperation between business, education, and community actors.
  • At least two national or regional events used to promote and disseminate project results.
  • Cooperation agreements explored or signed with relevant training institutions to integrate ENAG content.
  • Continued use of the digital platform ensured post-project by lead partner, supported by project partner.
  • Platform remains free and open-access to promote self-employment and inclusion in agribusiness.
  • Network of agribusiness mentors and experts initiated with support from academic and business sectors.
  • Institutional sustainability achieved through integration of training resources into partner organisations’ daily work.
  • Gender equality and digital inclusion promoted through targeted outreach to young rural women (esp. NEET group).
  • Partnerships formed between educational institutions, agribusiness associations, and women’s organisations.
  • Regional visibility of female entrepreneurship in agriculture enhanced.
  • Exploitation of results encouraged through the capitalisation of training content and community networks.