Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP)
Get Ready for the 2025 YEP Marketplace!
We are excited to announce the 2025 Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) taking place in Spring 2025. Shop online and at the Kapiʻolani Community College (KCC) Farmers’ Market. This year’s marketplace will showcase innovative, student-created products featuring locally sourced ingredients that reflect the diversity and creativity of Hawaii’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
For Program Participants
Content and resources for participants
The YEP Marketplace is the culmination of months of hard work by middle and high school students from across the islands. These students have participated in our hands-on program, learning everything from business fundamentals to product development, branding, and marketing. Their goal? To create value-added agricultural products that are market-ready and reflect Hawaii’s unique agricultural landscape.
Watch our YEP video to understand the heart of our program and the incredible stories behind these student entrepreneurs. This video highlights the passion, innovation, and determination that drives our students to bring their ideas to life and help build a more sustainable future for Hawai‘i’s agricultural industry.
Join us at the YEP Marketplace in April 2025 to support these young entrepreneurs, discover one-of-a-kind locally made products, and enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for delicious food, unique beauty products, or creative home goods, you’re sure to find something special at the YEP Marketplace.
Stay tuned for details. Let’s celebrate and support the next generation of Hawai‘i-based businesses!
Mahalo to Our YEP Sponsors
The Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to its sponsors, whose generous support has made YEP possible. Their commitment to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs in Hawai‘i is invaluable, and we are incredibly thankful for their partnership.
Mahalo To Our Video Interview Series Collaborator:
