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Explore 3 EIT Label accredited agrifood programmes delivering practical lean systems and operational excellence tools. Apply now for Spring 2026. EIT Accredited Programmes Rural PM Academy delivers EIT Label accredited professional and executive programmes designed to strengthen operational performance, reduce inefficiencies and build resilient food systems. All programmes are cohort based and structured for applied implementation within agrifood and hospitality environments. Currently, w e offer 3 distinct development pathways: Systems Thinking and Lean Approach for Agrifood Professionals ▲6-Week Professional Programme ▲ Practice Level ▲ €1100 ▲ Limited to 20 participants ▶ Apply for Spring Cohort 2026 Structured tools to redesign internal workflows, reduce waste and strengthen organisational resilience within agrifood organisations. Agile Leadership for Sustainable HORECA Transformation ▲ 2-Week Intensive ▲ Sector Specific Professional Programme ▲ €950 ▲ Limited to 25 participants ▶ Apply for Spring Cohort 2026 Operational efficiency and agile leadership tools for hospitality environments facing staffing constraints, cost pressures and performance volatility. Lean Systems for Agrifood Transformation - Leaders and Trainers ▲ 2-Day Executive Programme ▲ INSPIRE Level ▲€1650 ▲ Limited to 15 participants ▶ Request Executive Admission 2026 Strategic frameworks and prototyping tools for senior leaders and trainers driving systemic operational transformation. All programmes are: • Cohort based • Delivered in English • Application reviewed • Limited in size • Focused on applied implementation Applications are reviewed within 4 working days.

2-week EIT Label accredited programme for hospitality leaders seeking practical tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen resilience under staffing and cost pressures. Agile Leadership for Sustainable HORECA Transformation Operational Resilience for Hospitality Leaders ▲ 2-Week Intensive ▲ Professional Programme ▲ Limited to 25 Participants ▲ €950 ▲ Online Delivery Practical agile leadership tools to improve workflow efficiency, reduce waste and stabilise performance under operational pressure. ▶ Apply for the next group Why this programme Hospitality environments face: Staffing shortages Cost volatility Supply uncertainty Margin compression This programme equips leaders with agile methods to: Map operational risk Improve workflow coordination Reduce waste Prototype performance improvements Lead under volatility Focused, practical and immediately applicable. Who should apply Restaurant owners and managers Hotel F&B directors Catering managers Hospitality entrepreneurs Operations managers within HORECA Active sector engagement required. Structure 2-week intensive format is structured around 4 key blocks. Agile Foundations in HORECA Tools for Resilient Operations Sustainable Workflow Improvements Innovation Sprint & Transformation Pitch Approximate learning time: 20 hours. Gains and Outcomes By the end of the programme, participants will have: Identified key operational bottlenecks Applied agile tools to improve workflow coordination Designed measurable waste reduction initiatives Developed a short transformation pitch Strengthened team leadership under volatility Cohort and Application Details Spring 2026 Cohort Start: 27 April 2026 End: 08 May 2026 Programme Fee: €950 (tax included) Cohort size limited to 25 participants. Applications are reviewed within 4 business days to ensure professional alignment and commitment.

INSPIRE-level executive programme for senior agrifood leaders applying lean systems tools to strengthen operational resilience and strategic transformation capacity. Lean Systems for Agrifood Transformation For Leaders and Trainers Executive Operational Transformation Lab ▲ INSPIRE Level ▲ 2-Day Intensive ▲ Limited to 15 Senior Professionals - Executives ▲ €1650 Strategic frameworks and prototyping tools to evaluate operational vulnerabilities and lead resilient system redesign. ▶ Request Executive Admission Why this programme Senior agrifood leaders are navigating systemic complexity: Supply chain fragility Regulatory expansion Cost volatility Sustainability investment justification Organisational change resistance Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient. This executive programme equips participants to: Diagnose structural operational vulnerabilities Prototype resilient system redesigns Integrate SROI principles for defensible decision-making Lead lean systems thinking across teams and networks Scale operational transformation beyond isolated projects Designed for decision makers and trainers. Who should apply Senior agrifood managers Sustainability directors Cooperative executives Extension agents Professional trainers and consultants Organizational change leaders Minimum 3-5 years relevant professional experience required. Structure 2-day executive lab. Day 1: Systems Diagnosis and Prototyping • Lean Systems Foundations • Operational vulnerability mapping • Resilient system prototyping Day 2: Leadership Activation & Scaling • Strategic implementation planning • SROI integration • Scaling lean systems across teams and networks Total learning time: 16 hours. Cohort intentionally limited to ensure depth, peer exchange and strategic dialogue. Gain and Outcomes By the end of the programme, participants will have: Evaluated systemic operational vulnerabilities Designed a resilient transformation prototype Applied structured SROI reasoning Developed an implementation roadmap Strengthened strategic leadership capacity The emphasis is structured decision-making under complexity. Cohort and Application Details Spring 2026 Cohort: 28–29 May 2026 Programme Fee: €1650 (tax included) Applications are reviewed within 4 business days to ensure strategic alignment and peer level exchange.

6-week EIT Label accredited programme teaching practical lean and systems thinking tools to improve operational performance and resilience in agrifood organisations. Systems Thinking and Lean Programme for Agrifood Professionals Operational Excellence for Agrifood Professionals Apply structured systems thinking and lean tools to reduce inefficiencies, optimise workflows and redesign internal operating models. ▲ 6-Week Professional Programme ▲ Practice Level ▲ Limited to 20 Participants ▲ €1100 ▲ Blended Delivery ▶ Apply for the next group Why this programme Agrifood organisations face increasing volatility, cost pressure and regulatory complexity. This programme equips professionals with practical methods to: Diagnose systemic inefficiencies Improve resource flows Reduce operational waste Strengthen resilience to supply disruption Redesign internal operating structures The focus is pure applied implementation. Who should apply This programme is designed for the following profiles. Operational managers Sustainability leads Production and manufacturing managers Cooperative coordinators Public food system professionals Agrifood consultants Participants must hold active responsibility within their organisation. Structure 6 modules delivered over 6 weeks. Systems Thinking Foundations Diagnosing Organisational Challenges Lean Tools for Internal Efficiency Resource Mobilisation Strategies Designing Enhanced Operating Architectures Integration & Applied Project Development Total learning time: 19.5 hours (blended delivery). Gains and Outcomes By the end of the programme, participants will have: A mapped overview of their organisational system Identified priority inefficiencies Applied lean tools to ongoing workflows Designed an enhanced operating architecture Developed a practical improvement roadmap This is not theoretical training. It is structured operational redesign. Cohort and Application Details Spring 2026 Cohort Start: 20 April 2026 End: 29 May 2026 Programme Fee: €1,100 (tax included) Cohort size limited to 20 participants. Applications are reviewed to ensure professional alignment and commitment.

Embed circular agility at scale: 12–16‑week transformation roadmap using systems modeling, leadership coaching and value mapping. Build sustainable, innovative solutions. Objectives Enable systemic decision making: Equip teams to integrate siloed data into strategic decisions using system dynamics modeling, identifying value chain risks and opportunities. Implement agile resilience: Deploy an agri adapted agile framework with circularity principles to balance innovation with the stability of long cycle agrifood operations. Drive cultural alignment: Overcome change fatigue through leadership coaching and coalition building, fostering a shared vision for sustainable transformation. Outcomes Unified decision making, with 80%+ of leadership teams reporting clarity on systemic risks and opportunities. Operational improvements, such as 10–20% gains in supply chain efficiency or innovation speed. High employee adoption of new processes, targeting 70%+ uptake within 6 months. Foundation for sustained resilience, enabling adaptation to market and technological shifts. Impacts Enhanced organizational resilience and competitiveness in the agrifood sector. Contribution to circular economy and sustainability goals, aligning with EU priorities like Green Deal. Economic benefits through optimized operations, innovation and job creation. Duration 12-16 Weeks: Diagnostics and system mapping (4 weeks), agile framework and management classes (6-8 weeks), leadership coaching and coalition building (4 weeks), tailored to organizational scale. Interested Profiles Mature agribusinesses/organizations: Large firms needing to innovate without disrupting stable operations. Food processors & manufacturers: Companies seeking resilient, circular supply chains to meet market demands. Large agricultural cooperatives: Organizations struggling to align diverse members for innovative change. Program Components System dynamics modeling workshops: Collaborative sessions to map value chains (soil to shelf), identifying leverage points for efficiency, resilience and circularity using proprietary tools. Management classes for transformation: 8 hands on classes (45-90 minutes) teaching practical tools (Value Stream Mapping, Just in Time, SROI) to optimize operations, reduce waste by 10–20% and align with systemic goals. Includes a leadership focused class to address change fatigue. Agri adapted agile framework: Customized agile processes integrating circularity and respecting agrifood constraints, enabling innovation without operational disruption. Leadership coaching & change coalition: Structured program to empower internal champions, align leader vision and foster a culture of sustainable change. Transformation roadmap development: Diagnostic phase to deliver a tailored strategy for long term resilience and agility. Transformation Blueprint

Explore Rural PM’s SROI Tour: Measure social impact in farm to fork systems with a comprehensive, broader perspective. SROI Tour Our Social Return on Investment (SROI) Tour is a unique program that brings SROI analysis into real world contexts through immersive travel experiences. Participants explore the socio economic, ecological and environmental aspects of the regions they visit, gaining deeper insights into social impact issues. The tour’s primary goal is to bring SROI analysis to life, raising awareness of environmental challenges and fostering greater consciousness. By engaging with local communities and ecosystems, we aim to mobilize stakeholders and interested parties to take tangible action towards circularity, creating lasting, positive change both locally and globally. Join for the next trip

Discover your team’s maturity level in agrifood management: free diagnostic to map strengths, identify gaps and plan improvement actions. How the Maturity Scoring Works Your answers are matched to one of 5 maturity levels. Each reflecting a distinct stage of development in the agrifood journey. Behind the scenes, our system evaluates patterns across all areas and assigns the level that best represents your current strengths and systems. This is a profile designed to reflect the complexity of real life operations. The goal is to tailor the insights and resources you receive. Whether you're just getting started or leading systemic change, your results will guide you toward the most relevant next steps to grow with purpose and impact.

Learn how to secure grant funding for agriculture and food initiatives with RuralPM’s expert guidance. Prepare successful agrifood project funding proposals with strategic workshops, partner matching and tailored support for 1M–5M€ grants. Grant & Funding Preparation Objectives Enhance strategic readiness and skills: Equip grant seekers with strategic and operational skills through management classes and systems thinking exercises enabling them to build compelling, sustainable project cases. Simplify grant process and build networks: Clarify funding challenges with actionable guidance and connect participants to our exclusive, pre vetted network of experts, stakeholders and partners to strengthen collaboration. Develop aligned proposals and consortiums: Craft proposals and build high caliber consortiums that align with funders’ priorities, such as the EU’s Green Deal or Farm to Fork (or other government funding), to maximize approval chances. Outcomes Enhanced skills in project design and grant strategy through targeted training. Improved funding approval rates, targeting a 30%+ win rate through precise alignment with funding criteria. Access to grants of 1M-5M€ to support impactful agrifood projects. Progression from planning to implementation with secured funding. Impacts Contribution to EU priorities like sustainability and innovation through funded projects. Strengthened organizational capacity and competitive positioning in the agrifood sector. Economic growth and job creation driven by successful initiatives. Duration 1-5 Weeks: Early stage projects (3-5 weeks) involve workshops and strategic planning; advanced projects (1-2 weeks) focus on consortium building and proposal submission. Interested Profiles SMEs and startups: Agrifood innovators seeking their first major grant but lacking grant expertise. Research consortia: Universities and research centers needing proposal coordination and partner alignment. Producer cooperatives: Groups pursuing sustainability or technology projects but struggling with impact narratives. Program Components Management classes and systems thinking: Deliver workshops and exercises to develop strategic project design and systems thinking for sustainable, impactful initiatives. Call matching and strategic analysis: Identify optimal funding opportunities and align projects with funders’ strategic goals. Consortium curation: Select high quality partners from our exclusive European network to enhance project credibility. End to end proposal development: Manage proposal writing, budgeting and submission with expert guidance.

Discover Rural PM’s tools for publishing agriculture and food professionals. Address challenges funding hurdles, market shifts, operational bottlenecks, climate pressures and supply chain gaps through practical tools and insights. Tools and Publishing We’re here to help agrifood innovators, communities and businesses shape a food system that’s sustainable, circular and deeply rooted in local traditions. At Agrifood Solutions Publishing, we create content to address challenges funding hurdles, market shifts, operational bottlenecks, climate pressures and supply chain gaps through practical tools and insights. Our work rests on 5 pillars, each tied to a core challenge we see in the agrifood world today: Sustainability & Circular Bioeconomy Value & Supply Chain Project & Ops Management Business & Market Development Policy & Rural Governance What’s Coming Next We’re working toward a future where circular agrifood ventures are the norm where waste turns into new flavors, ancestral knowledge fuels innovation and every choice strengthens local ecosystems and economies. Look out for new training programs, expanded value mapping tools and practical guides like updated SROI frameworks and circular bioeconomy playbooks. We’re also doubling down on connecting mission driven ventures with non dilutive funding to preserve regional culinary identities and build resilient, place based food systems.

Discover our mission: a social enterprise academy offering circular‑economy tools and training to optimize agrifood systems and protect ecosystems. Why Rural PM is a management academy forged by a group of dedicated social entrepreneurs united by their passion. We’ve come together to tackle a tangled problem tree by pooling our diverse expertise from agriculture, software and design to hospitality, psychology and education. Our goal is to deliver simple, powerful solutions that create real, lasting impact. We’re driven to ignite circular thinking and inspire organizations to adopt management practices that put people and the planet first. Through our tools and educational programs, we offer a dynamic, hands on learning experience tailored to the needs of those working in agriculture and food systems. From transformative classes and social impact tours to incubation programs and hands on articles and exercises, we’re committed to guiding, growing and sparking inspiration across the entire farm to fork cycle. Currently, our mission is to strengthen the management skills of everyone involved in that journey farmers, food producers and beyond, to protect our planet’s ecosystems and food traditions for generations to come. At the heart of the problem tree we’re tackling lie some challenges: inefficient agricultural practices, poorly managed rural policies and the gradual loss of our treasured culinary legacy. Since 2011, we’ve been planting seeds for long term change, guided by a few questions: How can we design and co create transformation paths that help agriculture and food system professionals build stronger, more mature management structures? How can we support farmers and HORECA (hotel, restaurant and catering) professionals in shifting to circular systems that regenerate our culture and cuisine? How can we showcase simple, practical and effective management practices for policymakers and ecosystems tied to the farm to fork cycle?