Learn, connect, and grow in insect farming — wherever you are
IPPEC’s Insect Learning Community brings together farmers, entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers from around the world to share practical knowledge in insect protein production and business development.
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Black Soldier Fly
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Cricket
Mealworm
About the IPPEC Insect Learning Community
The Insect Learning Community is part of IPPEC — the Insect Protein Production Expertise Center — an international initiative building practical knowledge and capacity in insect farming and insect protein production, co-funded by the European Union and OPZuid.
IPPEC is led by New Generation Nutrition (NGN) together with Insect Engineers, Feed Design Lab, Nijsen Company and IQ-Climate, bringing together research, technology and hands-on farming experience.
The Learning Community connects farmers, entrepreneurs, researchers, trainers and policymakers from around the world, so knowledge moves both ways — from high-tech facilities to small-scale producers, and back.
Testing, validating and demonstrating scalable insect farming practices.
Training, workbooks and peer networks for professionals, students and entrepreneurs — this platform.
Research into new techniques, waste reduction and business models for the sector.
Backed by leading partners in insect protein production
What you get
Six ways the community supports your work in insect farming, from your first question to scaling a business.
Learn
Practical training modules, step-by-step guides and recorded sessions covering every stage of insect farming.
Connect
Join WhatsApp and forum groups with insect farming entrepreneurs and specialists across the globe.
Trade
A marketplace to buy and sell insects, organic waste streams, farming equipment and related services.
Grow
Mentorship, business support and scaling guidance as your farm or venture develops.
Access resources
Business templates, research reports and practical tools you can download and use directly.
Discover opportunities
Funding opportunities, partnerships, events, webinars and market connections in one place.
Two training tracks
Choose the track that matches what you’re trying to build — a business, stronger farming practice, or both.
Business Incubation
Practical, standalone modules for anyone developing an insect-related business idea. Each module is supported by workbooks, templates and Excel sheets: business model canvases, cost calculations, financial planning, market research exercises, value chain mapping and pitch templates.
Economics & Financial Insight
Understand the numbers behind your business — costs, margins and financial planning.
Business Planning
Build a clear business model canvas and structure your plan step by step.
Market Access & Value Chain Strategy
Map your value chain and identify the best paths to market.
Market Research & Marketing
Practical exercises to understand your customers and position your product.
Pitching & Storytelling
Templates and exercises to pitch your idea with confidence and clarity.
Entrepreneurial Skills
Core practical skills for running and growing a small business.
Insect Farming — Training & Practical Learning Network
Nine technical modules, each available at three learning levels, so you can go as deep as your work requires.
1. Basic
Core concepts explained simply, with examples from mealworms, BSF larvae and crickets.
2. Intermediate
Applying it in practice: exercises, checklists and monitoring sheets.
3. Expert / Advanced
Deep technical knowledge, troubleshooting, optimisation, data-driven decisions.
Microbial Management
Understanding and managing the microbial environment.
Environmental Biology
The biology and ecology behind your species and system.
Practical tools & workbooks
Every module is backed by tools you can actually use — not just reading material.
Events & training updates
Live calls, webinars and community sessions — new ones added as the pilot grows.
Kick-off & community welcome
Meet the team, hear how the pilot works, and ask anything before you join.
BSF production: getting the basics right
A practical walkthrough of health & safety and nutrition fundamentals.
From idea to pitch: business incubation deep dive
Turning your business model canvas into a pitch investors and partners understand.
Join our WhatsApp group
Get the weekly tips, discussion questions and peer stories directly on WhatsApp.
Join the community
Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll add you to the community. It only takes a minute.
Fill out the form →We’ll be in touch by email once your spot is confirmed.
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