Foodpreneur Scale Up Program

Amount:

Type:

Entrepreneurship Program

Description:

The Foodpreneur Scale Up program is designed specifically for food production and distribution businesses that demonstrate high growth potential.
This 10 week program will provide business owners with access to industry experts, customized workshops and peer to peer discussion circles, that will provide the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully scale their businesses.

Comments on Funding:

No funding involved, but successful applicants may also be eligible to receive up to $5,000, available through partnering Small Business Centres, as part of their Starter Company training and grant programs.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:
1. be food production and distribution businesses;
2. be operating for a minimum of 1-year revenue generation and not longer than 5-years and have an established consumer packaged good that has been tested in the market;
3. demonstrate strong growth potential and scalability;
4. commit to participate fully in the training and mentorship;
5. be located in the following counties: London/Middlesex, St Thomas/Elgin, Sarnia/Lambton, Chatham/Kent, Windsor/Essex.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. complete and submit a brief online application to address basic eligibility requirements;
2. attend a two hour business proposal workshop and then will be given two weeks to submit a brief proposal (6-8 pages) that outlines their growth potential. Proposals will be reviewed by an independent review panel.
3. meet with program staff to talk through the proposal and address any concerns that may have been raised by the review panel.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. a brief online application to address basic eligibility requirements;
2. a brief proposal (6-8 pages) that outlines their growth potential.

Other Things to Note:

Nov. 2023:
Next Cohort: Spring 2024

Oct 2022
Business must be located in the following counties: London/Middlesex, St Thomas/Elgin, Sarnia/Lambton, Chatham/Kent, Windsor/Essex.
The next session starts in March 2023. Check their website for deadline updates.

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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