👩🏻🌾 Women play a crucial role in building a truly sustainable global food system. Yet, their work is frequently overlooked and underappreciated. 💡 The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme by EIT Food offers a space for women entrepreneurs to create innovative solutions vital for a sustainable food system. 👉🏼 For the women who have been part of past editions, the advantages are obvious. Here we share stories from some of the participants. 🔸 Paulina Gruodiene, an EWA 2022 participant from Lithuania is the founder of fruttberry, a start-up making organic food mixes. “Future EWA participants should not be scared by the intense six months,” she adds. “The most important thing is to believe in your idea and improve it every day. And the programme will help you with this: to build up discipline.” 🔸 Jane Dimitrova, who started Foodobox to cut down on food waste, has seen a 52% growth, 13,000 new app users, and 35% more business clients since the beginning of the #EWA programme. “The EWA programme allowed me to work on a new set of challenges related to scaling up the business—raising venture capital, expanding to new markets abroad, further development of the business model and B2B relations." 🔸After joining #EWA, Manuela Panić of NADES Design, landed a 200,000 euro grant to grow her startup. “If you are in doubt about participating, I strongly encourage you to do so. After the EWA programme, I feel better prepared to deal with the entrepreneurial world.” 🔸 Ivna Podrug, is another 2022 Croatian participant and the founder of Adopt a Chicken. The programme, she says, was a game-changer. “#EWA helped me discover a new part of myself and step out of my comfort zone. I believe it is essential for women in agriculture to build confidence, and participation in such programmes is a significant step in that direction.” 🔸Tünde Udvarnoki is a prize winner from the EWA Hungary 2022 programme, and the founder of COMPOT, the world’s first indoor, worm-free composter made of ceramics. “#EWA helped me speak about my business clearly and convincingly, while the prize means that it will be possible for us to reach more households and convince them about indoor composting.” 👉🏼Calls for the fifth round of the 2024 #EWA programme are open for 3 more days. 🗓️ Apply until Friday, May 24: https://hubs.la/Q02xTsy70 🔗 Read the article: https://hubs.la/Q02xTnLR0 #genderequality #womeninbusiness #agritech #womenleaders #farmers #womeninscience European Institute for Innovation - Technology EIT Food Ralitsa Zhekova Antoniya Georgieva Miro Hegedic Smion Tamas Muller EIT Food North-East Małgorzata Druciarek Alicja Krakowska Olesia Kotowska Aleksandra Bara Lara Rodríguez Ortega Alexandra Garatzogianni 💎 🛡️ Elina Chodzkaite Iryna Gavrylova de Garcia 🇺🇦
Emerging Europe
Strategic Management Services
London, England 7,967 followers
We empower and connect people and organisations across emerging Europe to thrive.
About us
Emerging Europe was founded in 2013 to play a role in bringing the region together, to promote its unity to the world, and to drive it forward – empowering and connecting people and organisations to prosper. We deliver real impact for our partners, using our outside-in knowledge of the region, our network of businesses, governments, and experts, our globally-read analytical website, and market intelligence. The addition of dedicated research, reinvention, and capacity-building teams now equips us to offer the fully integrated approach needed to empower people and organisations across the region to thrive. As Europe’s centre of gravity continues to move eastward, Emerging Europe is uniquely positioned to place its partners at the heart of the significant changes and developments taking place in the continent’s most dynamic region. WHO WE WORK WITH Private and public organisations from or with ties to the emerging Europe region that are dedicated to sustainability and progress. WHY CHOOSE US Our integrated approach saves you time and delivers a bigger impact.
- Website
- http://www.emerging-europe.com
External link for Emerging Europe
- Industry
- Strategic Management Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Strategic advisory, Reinvention, Market research, Business intelligence, Content production, Research, International expansion, and FDI attraction
Locations
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7 Bell Yard
London, England WC2A 2JR, GB
Employees at Emerging Europe
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Tom Quigley
Co-Founder Quigley Fitness, L3 Personal Trainer at Quigley Fitness
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Hristo Yanev
Tours & Activities Serial Entrepreneur | Autonomous Vehicles | Coach | Strategic Partnerships | Innovator
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Etleva Gjonça, PhD
Senior Research Analyst @ Emerging Europe
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Craig Turp-Balazs
Editor at Emerging Europe. Previously a travel writer.
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Protests, which grew out of opposition to the controversial foreign agents law, morphed into a larger sign of discontent against the government and the direction it is taking the country. I am curious about how the international business community views these developments in #Georgia. It's a country abundant in business opportunities and a fantastic tourist destination—a country I truly adore. How does the current situation impact Georgia's #investmentattractiveness and #economicstability? At Emerging Europe, we envision a region where every individual has the opportunity, means, and freedom to fulfil their potential. We do not paint a rosy picture of the region. We also highlight areas that need improvement. That is why our own Craig Turp-Balazs spent several days in Tbilisi last week to understand the public sentiment. Here are some of the voices he heard and his full story https://lnkd.in/emdCVdW8: 📌 "It’s Europe or Russia. It’s never been so clear to pick a side." 📌 “If you receive money from the West, then you are an enemy because the West is the enemy.” 📌 "This is a fight for Georgia’s European future." 📌 “These changes will increase the risk of an inflow of criminal and Russian capital into Georgia.” 📌 “My father is 79, and he just received a new passport. He asked me if he could still hope to one day get an EU passport.” Just three weeks ago, six emerging European countries celebrated the 20th anniversary of their EU membership. Although some might argue that the European Union is not perfect, EU membership has undoubtedly contributed to these countries' social and economic growth, affluence, and prosperity. It is disturbing to see that the 20th anniversary coincided with massive demonstrations in Georgia against the law related to "organisations serving the interests of a foreign power." We are talking about a country where 85% of Georgians either “fully support” or “somewhat support” joining the EU. It's a place where you'll likely see as many flags with a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background as those with five red crosses, one central (St. George) and four Bolnisski crosses in the four quadrants. Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili has vetoed the “foreign influence” bill but for how long? Fady Asly, Ketevan (Keti) Bochorishvili, Avtandil Kasradze, Dimitry Kumsishvili, Koba Gvenetadze, Leri Katamadze, Irina Kvakhadze, Salome Kukava, Archil Mestvirishvili, Otari Sharikadze, Eric Livny, Giorgi Tsikolia, Giorgi Kacharava, Dr.Irakli Aslanishvili (PhD in Economics), Khatia Babukhadia, Sandro Rtveladze, Archil Bakuradze, Christopher Hartwell, Giorgi Shagidze, CFA, Mako Abashidze, Paul Clark,
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Women are key to the growth of #ruralcommunities across Europe. They push for the upkeep, preservation, and growth of rural areas both culturally and economically. But their work is often overlooked. Things have, however, started to shift in recent years. Efforts have been made to help rural areas become more innovative and diverse. 👩🏼🔬 One of the key initiatives driving this change is EIT Food’s Empowering Women in Agrifood (#EWA). It provides #training, #mentoring, #businesscoaching, #networking, and #grants to female entrepreneurs in the #agrifood sector. “Countries with higher gender equality are also more innovative. This data backs up the idea that women are leading innovators and agents of change. To improve our food system's sustainability, we need to invest in women so they can be at the forefront of innovation.” says Małgorzata Druciarek, Gender and Diversity Senior Manager for EIT Food. 🟣 Calls for the fifth round of the 2024 #EWA programme are open until May 24 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/daGZes_W https://lnkd.in/ddndUiWk #genderequality #womeninbusiness #agritech #womenleaders #farmers #womeninscience EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology EIT Food North-East Digital Food Institute (DFI) AgriFood Lithuania H2020 AgriFoodBoost project DIH AgriFood Croatia Startup Europe Smart Agrifood Summit ProVeg International ProVeg Czech Export Alliance Smion Pozi Network Zrt
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#Kenya has captured my heart, and this song/prayer is still lingering in my mind. The #ElevateAfrica conference, organised by CCI Global, played a big part in this. It was an amazing opportunity to learn about Africa's role in the #globalbusinessservices sector. I expand my network and reconnect with old friends, but most importantly, learn about this great place. Big shout-out to Martin Roe, Mark Chana, Rishi Jatania, Lizelle Strydom Pottier — thanks for having me! Someone said during the conference, "Step into Africa, and your life will never be the same." This resonated with me deeply, recalling my first visit to #SouthAfrica and #Eswatini (then Swaziland) over ten years ago. Each trip since has been eye-opening, and now Kenya has taken my breath away. The warmth and enthusiasm of the people, the stunning landscapes, and the vibrant culture are all here! I made sure to step out of the conference room to witness the diverse facets of Kenya, including areas where the less fortunate live. Here are some key insights: 📌 Ignoring Africa is a huge mistake. It's the future. In Kenya, for example, the median age is around 19 to 20 years old. These young people are eager to work, tech-savvy, enthusiastic and dedicated. 📌 The GBS sector in Kenya has enormous potential and is already creating jobs. According to GBS.World, each month, up to 16,500 B2 English-speaking candidates could be hired by GBS operators without exhausting the talent pool. 📌 The transformative stories of young women whose lives improved after gaining employment opportunities were astonishing. As Jon Yarlett points out, impact sourcing isn't charity; it's a solid business strategy. And as Zondwa Mandela and David Rumble say, we should focus on trade, not aid. 📌 In response to the buzz around AI, Elvis Melia shared research that shows how AI can accelerate learning and improve delivery while being cost-effective, bringing value and quality more quickly. 📌 Lastly, amidst significant geopolitical disruptions, we often overlook the importance of connectivity and undersea cables. Andre Olivier reminded us of that. In this regard, Africa seems to be more stable than some Eastern regions. My #lastword column looks at the president's and the government's commitment to creating new jobs and elevating Africa and some lessons for the Emerging Europe region! https://lnkd.in/ec39rNkS Mark Angus, Peter Ryan, Steve Weston, Loren Moss, Matt Kendall, Peter Ryan, Rolana Rashwan, Jon Yarlett, William Carson, Kirk Laughlin, Sharmi Surianarain, Alistair Niederer, Mark Hillary 🤖, Elias van Herwaarden, Lian Rowlands, Anne Bibb, Tamara Solomon-Weinstein, Ann Harts, Lynda Arsenault, Shelli Ryan, APR, Fellow PRSA, Rod Jones, Simon Danczuk, Matthew Sims, Amal Hassan, Traci Freeman (she / her), Wiktor Doktór, Stephen Loynd, Nadia Pace
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🇲🇩 #Moldova’s external trade developed strongly in 2022 with a 37.9% increase in exports, much of this driven by the services sector. 📈 The #IСT sector’s share in the country’s GDP now tops 5% — surpassing the #wine industry, which until recent years was the leading sector in the country's economy. The IT Investment Guide for Moldova features insight from over 1,000 business representatives and several #successstories from companies including Amdaris Bloomcoding bully! entertainment Crunchyroll Endava Langly Inc. FusionWorks Orange Salt Edge Software Mind Romania & Moldova Stefanini EMEA 👉🏼 Get your hands on a wealth of insight about Europe's next #tech powerhouse: https://hubs.la/Q02xbyPx0 Dumitru Alaiba Marina Bzovîi Natalia Bejan Startup Moldova Moldova Innovation Technology Park
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For the She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe initiative, we surveyed 2,000 female entrepreneurs and held in-depth interviews with over 75 female business leaders across 11 different markets. KEY FINDING #4 — OPTIMISM AND CONFIDENCE PREVAIL The vast majority of female entrepreneurs have a positive outlook for the near future or at least maintain current operations. They actively seek to enhance their skills and are interested in exploring new opportunities and new international markets. Just how optimistic are they in the short term? 🟢 65% expect their business to grow 🟡 27% expect to remain where they are 🔴 6.7% expect operations and sales to shrink Here are the countries with the most optimistic female entrepreneurs in terms of business growth expectations: #Uzbekistan: 85% #Azerbaijan: 78.9% #Tajikistan: 70% And the countries with the less optimistic ones: #Belarus: 54.4% #Ukraine: 55% #Georgia: 56% 👉🏼 Get your copy of the Female Entrepreneurship in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus report here https://hubs.la/Q02tC3-s0 #ShesNext #Visa #EmergingEurope #femaleentrepreneurship #womeninbusiness Cristina Doros Olena Gavinska
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🌟 Exciting news from the Macedonia2025 Summit! We're proud to announce three more remarkable speakers joining us on May 15-16 at the Skopje Marriott Hotel! 🔸 Vanja Josifovski - Co-Founder and CEO, Kumo.AI 🔸 Ana Draskovic - Country Manager, Visa Srbija 🔸 Andrew Wrobel - Moderator, Emerging Europe 🚀 Engage with these influential leaders and gain unique insights into their fields! Discover more about their impressive backgrounds on our Summit website: https://lnkd.in/gMzc-Ky6 🎟️ Hurry, seats are filling fast! Ensure your participation by securing your ticket today! Tickets are available here: https://lnkd.in/gBqtMxaK #mk2025summit #macedonia2025 #македонија2025 #mk2025businessdevelopment #mk2025leadershipdevelopment #mk2025businesssupport #mk2025networking
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Calling Female Entrepreneurs in Central and Eastern Europe! We are pleased to announce that the EIT Food Empowering Women in Agrifood Programme (#EWA) is now accepting applications. #EWA supports ideas directly related to #innovative activities and solutions for the agrifood sector that respond to the #challenges local markets face. It is open to women entrepreneurs from #Bulgaria, #Croatia, #CzechRepublic, #Hungary, #Latvia, #Lithuania, and #Ukraine. Join the programme to receive: ✅ 6 months of continuous #support 👩🏫 Personalized 1:1 business #mentoring 🤝 #Networking opportunities with #investors and corporates 💼 Chance to secure #grants of up to 10,000 euros Are you ready to kickstart your agrifood entrepreneurial journey? Seize this opportunity before May 24th. Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/daGZes_W #agrifood #agritech #womenleaders #farmers #womeninscience #mentoring #food #community EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology EIT Food North-East Digital Food Institute (DFI) UkraineInvest - Ukraine Investment Promotion Office USAID AGRO Ukraine AgriFood Lithuania Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association (UCAB) H2020 AgriFoodBoost project DIH AgriFood Croatia Startup Europe Smart Agrifood Summit ProVeg International
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🇱🇹 A regulatory environment conducive to the development of the #fintech industry, and ongoing dialogue between market players and institutions has helped #Lithuania sustain its position as a fintech hub. ⏫ Lithuania’s financial technology sector remains robust and forward-moving, affirming its place as a key hub for fintech innovation in Europe. Invest Lithuania's new report highlights the sector’s continued development in the country throughout 2023, despite a challenging economic landscape worldwide. There has been no shortage of success stories, including TransferGo HeavyFinance ConnectPay and Axiology. 🔗 Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02wlBv-0