{"id":7441,"date":"2025-06-05T19:52:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T19:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/?p=7441"},"modified":"2025-10-06T09:13:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:13:51","slug":"hbc-2025-call-for-company-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/hbc-2025-call-for-company-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"HBC 2025: Call for Company Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a Dutch or Ghanaian horticulture company based in Accra?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does your agribusiness have a challenge that could benefit from fresh ideas from an intercultural team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit a case for the Horticulture Business Challenge (HBC) 2025 and be matched with a team of Dutch and Ghanaian young professionals who will be tasked with providing a solution to your business challenge over a two-month period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GNBCC\u2019s HBC project is a two-month internship program that connects Dutch and Ghanaian students and young entrepreneurs with horticultural companies to solve real business challenges. This initiative is powered by GNBCC\u2019s Private Sector Development (PSD) Program, and aligns with the priorities of the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Ghana, particularly in promoting youth employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agribusiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Internship period:<\/strong>&nbsp;3rd September \u2013 26th October 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Commitment Fee:<\/strong>&nbsp;GHS 1,150.00 (due upon selection)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nS9jPoZDcm7n-d_10lTgrar5G6YfFLVd\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>to download the&nbsp;<strong>Information Booklet<\/strong>&nbsp;to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why Participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh perspectives on real business challenges:\u00a0<\/strong>A team of Dutch and Ghanaian young professionals will analyze your challenge and propose creative and practical solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early access to emerging talent:<\/strong>\u00a0Use the internship as a pipeline to identify potential hires for long-term roles or future internships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visibility &amp; recognition:\u00a0<\/strong>Participating companies are highlighted in GNBCC communications, a chance to showcase your brand as youth-supportive and innovation-focused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Submit a Business Case:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/horticulture-business-challenge-hbc-2025-business-applicants\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or scan the QR Code in the attached flyer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and submit the online application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortlisted companies will proceed to the interview stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline to apply: 22nd June 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/info@gnbcc.net\/\"><strong>info@gnbcc.net&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>or WhatsApp:&nbsp;<strong>0200151964<\/strong>&nbsp;for any inquiries or assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to access a dynamic intercultural team of emerging talents!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submit a business case for the HBC 2025 and be matched with a team young professionals who provide solutions to this challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":7442,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[157],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hbc"],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":14846,"url":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/horticulture-business-challenge-hbc-2026-call-for-company-applications\/","url_meta":{"origin":7441,"position":0},"title":"Horticulture Business Challenge (HBC) 2026: Call for Company Applications","author":"Michael Teye","date":"February 6, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Are you a Dutch or Ghanaian horticulture company based in Accra? 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