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AgriVET connects Georgian and European partners to create modern vocational education pathways for women in agriculture, agrifood and agrotourism.
Project Summary
Agriculture is a strategic sector in Georgia, employing over 50% of the workforce. However, challenges such as low labor productivity, limited access to technology and gender disparities hinder its development. Women, particularly in rural areas, face barriers to entrepreneurship and employment, including a lack of training, career support and business opportunities.
The AgriVET Project aims to create a Georgian-European vocational education and training (VET) ecosystem to empower rural women in agriculture, agrifood and agrotourism through entrepreneurship, green and digital skills development. AgriVET will enhance VET accessibility, quality, and responsiveness, aligning with EU policies and Georgia’s economic priorities.
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Strengthen cooperation between Georgian and EU VET providers, agribusinesses, and key stakeholders to deliver demand-oriented and opportunity-driven VET services in rural areas.
Promote new professional pathways through tailored vocational training, career counselling, coaching and mentoring services specifically designed for women in rural communities.
Enhance entrepreneurial, green, digital, and resilience competences among women engaged or aspiring to engage in agri-entrepreneurship.
Integrate the private sector into the design and delivery of VET curricula and provide women learners with high-quality work-based learning opportunities.
Build the institutional capacity of Georgian VET providers through innovative training tools, curricula, methodologies and digital learning platforms.
Improve the quality and labour-market relevance of VET provision in rural areas by aligning skills development with socio-economic needs and employer demands in the agribusiness sector.
"Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in AGRIculture in Georgia through targeted Vocational Education and Training."
101242958
36
months
1/02/2026
Scheme:
Rooted in Tradition,
Ready for Innovation
Agriculture has long been a strategic pillar of Georgia’s economy and social fabric, employing more than half of the country’s labour force and playing a vital role in rural livelihoods and national sustainability. With favourable climate conditions and rich soil resources, Georgia has strong potential for agricultural development. However, the sector continues to face structural challenges, including low productivity, small-scale land ownership, limited access to modern technologies and underdeveloped entrepreneurial culture, particularly in rural areas.
2026
Foundation of Agrivet
2027
Expansion and Capacity Building
2028
Innovation & Digital Integration
Future
Expected impact
Increased access to high-quality vocational training, career guidance and mentoring. Strengthened entrepreneurial, digital and green skills. Improved employability, self-employment opportunities and business sustainability. Enhanced confidence, motivation and resilience in overcoming gender-based barriers.
Improved quality, relevance, and inclusiveness of VET programmes. Enhanced institutional capacity through new curricula, methodologies and digital tools. Stronger links with employers and the private sector. Upgraded pedagogical and professional competences of trainers and counsellors.
Better alignment between skills provision and labour market needs. Increased participation of women in agribusiness value chains. Promotion of sustainable, green, and innovative farming and food systems. Strengthened rural entrepreneurship and local economic development.
Contribution to gender equality and social inclusion in VET and entrepreneurship. Support to national VET reforms and EU–Georgia cooperation. Alignment with Erasmus+ priorities, the EU Global Gateway Strategy and the European Training Foundation recommendations. Creation of scalable and transferable models for women-focused VET interventions.
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Inclusive Agri-Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
The overall objective of the AgriVET project is to create a sustainable Georgian–European vocational education and training ecosystem that empowers women in rural areas of Georgia to start, develop, and scale entrepreneurial activities in agriculture and related fields, based on green, digital, and resilient business models.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
AgriVET is a European Union co-funded project that supports women in rural areas of Georgia by providing vocational education, entrepreneurship training and mentoring opportunities in agriculture, agrifood and agrotourism.
The project aims to empower women in rural Georgia to start, develop and grow sustainable agricultural businesses by strengthening vocational education and training opportunities.
Yes. All project activities such as training programmes and workshops are free of charge, as they are supported by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
Information about upcoming training programmes, workshops and events will be published on the website and social media channels of the project. Interested participants will be able to register online.
