The transnational meeting and staff training activity of the #Gastropreneurs project took place on 21–22 April 2026 in İstanbul, Türkiye, hosted by the Governorship of İstanbul.
Representatives from partner organisations gathered in İstanbul to review the project progress, discuss the development of training materials, and plan the next steps for piloting and online implementation.
During the meeting, the consortium:
Conducted Training Content Peer Review Sessions to improve and finalise the project’s learning materials. Discussed the instructions and methodology for the piloting of project results. Took part in a staff upskilling session on the integration of WP3 contents into the online learning platform. Exchanged ideas on how to ensure the effective use of the training programme by young people, youth workers, and relevant stakeholders.As part of the activity, partners also participated in a field trip and workshop at #İstanbulİstinyeUniversity, where they explored practical approaches to gastronomy, entrepreneurship, and local culinary heritage.
The meeting concluded with a stronger shared understanding of the upcoming piloting process and renewed motivation to empower young people through sustainable gastronomy and entrepreneurship.
