{"id":7973,"date":"2025-09-11T21:02:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T21:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.alimentaris.org.ar\/2025\/09\/finalizo-la-edicion-2025-de-yo-emprendo-en-mi-pueblo\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T00:41:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T00:41:59","slug":"the-2025-edition-of-yo-emprendo-en-mi-pueblo-has-come-to-an-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alimentaris.org.ar\/en\/2025\/09\/the-2025-edition-of-yo-emprendo-en-mi-pueblo-has-come-to-an-end\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2025 edition of Yo emprendo en mi pueblo has come to an end"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]With a pitch-style project presentation, the mentorship phase of Yo emprendo en mi pueblo came to an end. Twelve projects reached this stage, and three were recognized with additional incentives. In total, more than 100 entrepreneurs from 15 towns across Santa Fe, C\u00f3rdoba, and Chubut took part in the program.<\/em><\/p>\n

For the third consecutive year, Fundaci\u00f3n ES VICIS delivered \u201cYo emprendo en mi Pueblo,\u201d its comprehensive economic development program that combines training, personalized mentoring, and the search for funding and incentives to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in rural communities.<\/p>\n

This edition included more than 100 participants from 15 towns in Santa Fe, C\u00f3rdoba, and Chubut in the training phase, which consisted of 11 sessions on business models and digital marketing. Afterwards, 12 ventures were selected for a seven-week mentorship stage, with one-on-one support in strategic planning, finance, marketing, operations, and preparation for the final pitch.<\/p>\n

The final presentations reflected the program\u2019s great diversity: ecological products, natural cosmetics, gastronomy\u2014including artisanal chocolates and Welsh cakes\u2014decor, jewelry, general stores, an innovative electric bicycle, and ventures linked to the textile industry.<\/p>\n

Enormous Potential<\/h2>\n

\u201cYo emprendo en mi Pueblo was created to boost the ventures of residents in small towns and, in doing so, contribute to their economic development, job creation, and community rootedness. Each edition highlights the enormous entrepreneurial potential of small towns and shows that when given tools and opportunities, that potential becomes sustainable projects that strengthen local life,\u201d said Mercedes Manfroni, ES VICIS Coordinator in Argentina.<\/p>\n

Special Recognition<\/h2>\n

For the second year in a row, Fundaci\u00f3n Alimentaris supported Yo emprendo en mi Pueblo and recognized three ventures for their business model, positive community impact, and potential to scale. The incentives include:<\/p>\n