The MUSHLINK – Promoting Mushroom Farming in Western Balkan through strengthening linkages between VET providers and the business sector project is pleased to announce an open Call for Participants for the upcoming VET Providers Training Programme on Sustainable Mushroom Farming and Circular Bio-Economy.

This intensive 5-day training is designed to strengthen the capacity of vocational education and training (VET) providers to deliver high-quality, market-relevant training in mushroom production, sustainable agriculture, and green entrepreneurship.

📅 Training Dates

14–18 September 2025

📍 Location

EKOFUNGI School facilities, Belgrade, Serbia

⏰ Duration

5 working days (6 hours per day)

👥 Target Group

  • VET teachers and trainers in agriculture and food production

  • Curriculum developers and education staff

  • Agricultural advisors and training coordinators

  • Professionals interested in integrating mushroom farming into VET programmes

🎯 Training Objectives

The programme aims to:

  • Strengthen technical knowledge in mushroom cultivation and production systems

  • Introduce circular bio-economy principles and climate-smart agricultural practices

  • Develop practical skills in substrate preparation, inoculation, and climate control

  • Support participants in designing mushroom-based business models

  • Enhance collaboration between VET providers and the agricultural business sector

📚 What the Training Includes

Participants will benefit from a blended learning approach, including:

  • Lecture sessions on mushroom biology, sustainable production, climate-smart farming, and mycelium-based bio-products

  • Demonstration sessions on commercial mushroom cultures, growing unit organization, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and business pitching

  • Hands-on workshops covering substrate preparation, spawn handling, disease control, and business plan development

  • Study visits to production units applying circular bio-economy principles

All training materials, handouts, and evaluation tools will be provided. Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Participation.

✅ Participation Requirements

Applicants should:

  • Have basic agricultural knowledge or relevant teaching experience

  • Be committed to completing the full 5-day programme

  • Be willing to transfer acquired knowledge within their institutions

📌 How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

  • A short CV

  • A brief motivation statement (max. 300 words) explaining their interest and expected impact

Applications should be sent by email to:
[Insert contact email address]

⏳ Application Deadline

🗓 31 July 2025 (End of July)

Selected participants will be notified in August 2025.

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