Eager to advance your impact on the food system through your talents and passions?

Venturing Into Regenerative Food Systems is a 10-week, online journey for those keen to get involved in food system transformation, but aren't sure where to start.

Whether you're exploring entrepreneurship, shifting careers, or already working in the food space and want sharper systems-thinking tools, this course helps you access the tools, the practitioners, and the cohort to figure out your next move.

You'll work in a small, mission-aligned groups with others asking the same questions, learn directly from experts working in regenerative food and agriculture, and leave with a clearer view of the system, a next aligned step, and a network you can ask for help.

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What you’ll get from the course

Real progress on your work

Test the ideas you've been sitting on, sharpen the ones worth keeping, and build momentum with a small cohort and a set of tools you'll still be using after the course ends.

A deep foundation in systems thinking

Spot leverage points, map system dynamics, and see why most food system problems don't get fixed at the level they show up. Taught alongside practitioners doing the work.

A clearer sense of where you fit

Time to think about what regeneration means in your context, and where your skills and background can contribute. By week ten, most people can name the role, project, or question they're moving toward.

A mission-aligned peer community

You’ll join a diverse and international group of changemakers including entrepreneurs, creatives, researchers, and investors. Together you’ll move from insight to action.

Course Overview

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Live sessions with experts
Live online sessions with people doing real work in food and agriculture.
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Group work in a strong cohort
Membership of a cohort of mission-aligned people for testing ideas and peer-feedback
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Self-paced modules
Videos, readings, exercises, and tools on core food system topics
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Second Brain access
Access to our database of systems maps, case studies, and materials
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Support from the Fresh ecosystem
Receive support in navigating your personal journey from the team that has built 15+ ventures in the regenerative food & agriculture space.

Practical details

This fully digital course blends live sessions, small-group interaction, and self-paced learning. You'll need around 6 hours per week.

Duration: 10 weeks (October 2026 - Dates to be announced)
Live sessions: 2 hours bi-weekly, held in Amsterdam time (CET)*.
*We do our best to schedule sessions at times that work for participants across time zones.
Language: English
Price: Early Bird: €1,665* | Regular price: €1,850*
*Prices including VAT. Scholarships are available in certain circumstances; to see if you qualify, email hello@freshventures.eu.
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Who is it for?

Whether you're exploring entrepreneurship, deepening your professional career, or navigating new directions, you’ll likely enjoy this course if you:

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Want to learn about food system transformation, but need guided support
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Are energised by learning and doing in a group setting
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Are keen to find your unique path in food system transformation

No background or experience in food or agriculture is needed. If you’re curious how your experience (in whatever field: tech, design, business, research or something else) can support systemic change, this is for you.

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Is this course for you?

Book a 15 minute call with the Fresh team to see if this could be your next step into food systems work.

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Track record & testimonials from other Fresh programs

The course draws on our experience running programmes and courses, where we've now trained over 75 food system leaders, supported the development of more than 30 regenerative venture concepts, and helped start 15 new organisations through our venture studio and programmes.

"The space to prototype, test assumptions, and iterate based on feedback was invaluable."

Caroline Ucella
Agri-food professional

As one of the co-founders of Commonland, Michiel has extensive experience in business development and venture building to regenerate landscapes. Now active in biotechnology giving him a broad perspective on the needed transition.

"An inspiring environment with like-minded, value-driven people"

Alexa Zerkow
Sustainability & Food Systems Consultant

An innovation do-er and investor that set-up or was involved in the creation and growth of multiple businesses, like the Peel Pioneers. Tekkoo and Lindy have a speciality in building new business that create new value from ‘waste’ streams.

"I was always excited to join the sessions and left with lots of energy"

Annigje Jacobs
Co-Founder
Springtail

Joost is a Blue Economy activist and experienced founder. Currently regenerating our oceans and soils with regenerative seaweed concepts. 

"Applying a systemic approach helped me to identify impactful and actionable venture solutions"

Koen has been a part of our journey since day one. As a senior manager at Toniic and as the host of Investing in regenerative agriculture he is probably one of the most well connected and most up to date people in the regenerative food space.

Maria Braun
Farm-to-Fork & Hospitality Professional

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