Ankara Development Agency EYE Program Success Stories Series – İbrahim Musab Curabaz

The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program is an international exchange initiative that enables aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their knowledge and skills by collaborating with established, leading entrepreneurs in Europe.

In this piece, we share the story of İbrahim Musab Curabaz—one of the entrepreneurs who gained valuable experience through this program, in which the Ankara Development Agency participates as a partner organization.

Name of the New Entrepreneur (NE): İbrahim Musab Curabaz

Host Entrepreneur (HE) and Their Country: Diego Bucci/ İtalya

New Entrepreneur İbrahim Musab Curabaz’s EYE Experience

What Is İbrahim Musab Curabaz’s Business Idea/Venture?

Having gained robust technical and field experience through the "Regenerative Atlas Lab" an interactive atlas focused on rural landscapes, the entrepreneur now seeks practical, hands-on experience in managing and scaling a rural or regenerative enterprise. In recent years, they have been developing a multidisciplinary skill set that integrates regenerative agriculture (specifically goat grazing in forested areas), holistic management, environmental economics, and remote sensing. Their goal is to leverage this expertise to create a viable service model tailored for municipalities, cooperatives, and rural communities.

Results and Benefits Achieved Through the Exchange Program

• During the designated period, the "Regenerative Atlas" methodology was finalized; the maps, field notes, and monitoring indicators developed throughout the exchange program were organized.

• In collaboration with the host entrepreneur, the proposed service packages, pricing model, and a two-year business development roadmap were reviewed.

• Furthermore, the overall outcomes of the exchange program were evaluated, and discussions were held on how this methodology could be adapted for the "Shepherd Atlas" initiative in Türkiye—specifically regarding the mapping of grazing routes, water sources, local ecological observations, and climate-related risks.

Activities Carried Out During the Period of Change

The new entrepreneur has finalized the methodology, maps, monitoring indicators, service packages, and the business development roadmap as planned.

• The final evaluation with the host entrepreneur has also been completed.

• Minor adjustments have been made to the methodology and the roadmap, based on feedback from the host entrepreneur and practical experiences gained throughout the exchange process.

İbrahim Musab Curabaz’s Next Steps

• To finalize the Regenerative Atlas methodology, complete the foundational maps and monitoring indicators, develop service packages and a pricing approach, and prepare a two-year business development roadmap;
• To evaluate the overall engagement with the Host Entrepreneur and determine how the methodology can be transferred to future pilot projects, including the "Shepherd Atlas" (Çoban Atlas) initiative in Türkiye.

An Inspiring Quote from İbrahim Musab Curabaz 

“This exchange program provided me with valuable practical experience and helped strengthen my business model through the ‘Regenerative Atlas’ methodology. My collaboration with the host entrepreneur was highly constructive; I look forward to staying in touch and exploring future opportunities for us to work together.”

As the Ankara Development Agency, we take pride in supporting our new entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs across Europe. If you would also like to write your own success story through the COSME EYE program, you can click here for more detailed information.