NGIN

What NGIN does

NGIN (NextGen Ag Impact Network) is a Netherlands-based non-profit founded in 2021 and officially launched in 2022, operating as a 'Network of Networks' that convenes young leaders under 40 in the agriculture sector across more than 27 countries. Its functional purpose is to enable intergenerational co-creation around food systems transformation aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing a unified platform for a constituency that is otherwise fragmented across regional, corporate, and academic silos. The organization is headquartered in Schelluinen, Zuid Holland, with operational presence in Rotterdam.

NGIN's core offerings are community and convening products rather than technology products. The flagship is the Ambassadors Program, which launched with 23 ambassadors from 14 countries and has since scaled to 27+ countries. Around this, the organization operates a portfolio of complementary formats including flagship events hosted at major industry forums, a Photo Competition run in partnership with Bayer, Pop-up Talks, Community Calls, an Ambassadors Manifesto, and Annual Reports. There is no proprietary software, data platform, or technical IP underlying these offerings; the asset is the curated network itself and the convening rights at venues such as the World Seed Congress, World Food Forum, and Bayer Youth Ag Summit.

The business model is sponsorship and partnership funding from organizations across the agricultural value chain, including Bayer, the International Seed Federation, the World Food Forum, IICA, IFAMA, SDSN, and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food. NGIN does not monetize through product fees or commercial services; revenue mechanics are corporate sponsorships, institutional grants, and in-kind support from partners that gain access to a curated youth constituency and co-branded convening platforms. The organization employs approximately 22 people and does not publicly disclose financial metrics, consistent with a young non-profit operating at small scale.

Name

NGIN

Legal name

NGIN (NextGen Ag Impact Network)

Website

https://nginag.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NGIN is a Netherlands-based non-profit network of networks, founded in 2021, that convenes young leaders under 40 across 27+ countries to drive intergenerational co-creation on food systems transformation aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, funded by corporate and institutional sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship & Partnership Funding: NGIN operates as a non-profit/NGO entity funded through sponsorships of its Global Ambassadors Program, partnership contributions, and collaborative initiatives with agricultural organizations. Revenue is generated through supporter/partnership relationships rather than product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NGIN (NextGen Ag Impact Network) is a global network of networks for young leaders in agriculture and related fields, providing intergenerational co-creation programs including an Ambassadors Program, flagship events at major global agricultural forums (World Seed Congress, World Food Forum, Africa Food Systems Forum), advocacy training, photo competitions, and community engagement calls to drive youth participation in agricultural and food systems transformation.

Product overview

NGIN (NextGen Ag Impact Network) operates as a global network of networks for youth leaders in agriculture and related fields, not a traditional technology product. The organization provides a platform for intergenerational co-creation through its Ambassadors Program, Flagship Events at international conferences (World Seed Congress, World Food Forum, Africa Food Systems Forum), and engagement activities including NGIN Pop-up Talks and Community Calls. Supporting publications include the Ambassadors Manifesto and Annual Reports. The network focuses on enabling youth participation in agricultural and food system transformation toward UN SDGs, connecting young changemakers with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and international bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NGIN Ambassadors Program A global program that empowers young leaders in agriculture to become NGIN ambassadors, providing opportunities for participation in international conferences, networking with professionals, and contributing to agricultural transformation discussions.
• NGIN Flagship Events Participation programs at major international agricultural conferences including World Seed Congress (WSC), World Food Forum (WFF), and Africa Food Systems Forum, providing youth with co-creation spaces and meaningful participation opportunities in global food systems policy discussions.
• NGIN Photo Competition Annual photography competition with themes focused on youth in agriculture and climate change solutions, featuring monetary prizes and community voting, with 2023 winners from Ghana, Nigeria, and India.
• NGIN Community Calls Virtual community gatherings to present NGIN activities and provide opportunities for involvement and engagement in the network's mission.
• NGIN Advocacy Training Training program that equips young leaders with skills to engage effectively in the global policy arena and shape messages, demands, and commitments related to agricultural transformation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,400+ delegates from 90 countries reached through flagship events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Youth Alliance for Zero HungercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Youth Alliance for Zero Hunger is a founding coalition partner represented on the NGIN Board through Mario González Azcárate. The partnership focuses on youth-driven initiatives to end hunger through sustainable agriculture.
• Eye For NaturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye For Nature, led by Xander Beks, is a founding partner and host organization for NGIN. Communication and administrative functions reference Eye For Nature, indicating a close operational relationship.
• CSAYN (Commonwealth Youth Science Pathways to Agri-Food Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSAYN is represented on the NGIN Board through Domenico Vito. CSAYN focuses on youth engagement in science and agriculture across Commonwealth nations.
• Generation AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneration Africa is represented on the NGIN Board through Sophie Nabuliri. The partnership supports youth entrepreneurship in African agriculture.
• IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIICA is represented on the NGIN Board through Silvia Castellano. As an inter-American organization, IICA brings government and institutional connections across the Americas.
• IFAMA (International Food and Agribusiness Management Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFAMA is represented through its Young Board member Michelle Marais. IFAMA connects academic institutions and businesses in agribusiness management.
• SDSN (Sustainable Development Solutions Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDSN is represented on the NGIN Board through Faith Adedolapo Olayiwola. The connection provides links to the broader UN SDG ecosystem.
• Nuffield InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuffield International is represented on the NGIN Board through Izak van Heerden, bringing connections to global agricultural scholarship and leadership programs.
• IAAS (International Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAAS is represented on the NGIN Board through Christopher Sawyer Bateman. IAAS provides student network connections across agricultural programs globally.
• All 4 FoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll 4 Food is represented on the NGIN Board through Vivian Lara. The organization focuses on sustainable food systems.
• World Food ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGIN hosts flagship events at the World Food Forum, creating platforms for youth ambassadors to engage with global food systems transformation discussions in Rome.
• International Seed Federation (ISF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGIN co-hosts programs at World Seed Congress events, providing youth ambassador participation in seed sector discussions and sustainable seed systems initiatives.
• WikifarmerminorOthersListed as a partner with logo on NGIN website, indicating collaborative relationship in agricultural knowledge sharing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Generation Africa: Pan-African youth agripreneurship initiative hosted by AGRA, focused on young leaders in African agriculture. Direct peer on mission and geography, and notably a board partner of NGIN through Sophie Nabuliri.
• YPARD (Young Professionals for Agricultural Development): Global youth network in agriculture with similar mission of engaging young professionals in sustainable food systems. Operates a comparable volunteer/ambassador model and partnerships with FAO and CGIAR, making it the most direct functional peer to NGIN.
• Slow Food Youth Network: Global youth branch of Slow Food focused on sustainable food systems and intergenerational engagement. Shares NGIN's emphasis on youth voice in food systems transformation and operates through a network of local chapters.
• CSAYN (Commonwealth Youth Science Pathways to Agri-Food Innovation): Commonwealth-wide youth network focused on science and agriculture. NGIN board partner via Domenico Vito; directly comparable in audience, intergenerational mission, and multi-country coalition model.

Broad incumbents

• Ashoka: Global network for social entrepreneurs including a Young Changemakers program. Operates a comparable fellowship/ambassador model aimed at young system-change leaders, and serves as a comparable funder/ecosystem connector for youth-led impact.
• One Young World: Established global youth leadership network (broader than agriculture) with a similar ambassador/ambassadorship model, flagship summits, and corporate sponsorship model (Bayer is a known partner). Comparable GTM and governance structure, though with a wider mandate.
• 4-H International: Largest established global youth-in-agriculture network with century-long history and deep institutional backing. Comparable audience (young leaders in agriculture) and program structure, though far larger scale and broader scope beyond food systems transformation.

Others

• Wikifarmer: Listed as a knowledge partner on NGIN's website. Operates an agricultural knowledge-sharing platform with global reach; comparable in ecosystem positioning and shared audience (young and smallholder farmers), though not a direct network competitor.

Regional players

• Global Alliance for the Future of Food: Philanthropic alliance advancing sustainable food systems globally. Comparable multi-stakeholder coalition structure and SDG focus, with overlapping partner ecosystem though not youth-specific in mandate.

Emerging players

• Global Youth Climate Network: International youth network addressing climate change, with strong overlap with NGIN's SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) focus. Comparable demographic (18-35) and intergenerational advocacy model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ngin-nextgeninag
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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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