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6 | Program Name | Description | Currently Operating / Open for Applications | Application Period | Program Period | Grant or Investment amount and terms | Equity Y/N | Company Size | Who should apply? | # of companies per cohort | National or Regional | Virtual or in Person | Location | Noted Alumni | Tags | Website | ||||||||||
7 | XXCelerate | XXcelerate provides business support, education and pathways to funding for Oregon womxn entrepreneurs. We help them to grow their businesses, connect with resources and peer support, and scale profitably. | No | 2 cohorts a year - Spring and Fall. Meets in person once a month | Eligible to apply for a 100K loan through a partner organization | No | Your business must be at least one year old Your business must be generating at least $25k/annum in revenues You must be dedicating at least part of your time (.5 FTE) to your business | Womxn who want to work for themselves, start a company, be a leader, create positive change, take care of their families and communities, or feel isolated and are seeking a community of like-minded peers. Business is Oregon-based and womxn-led Industry agnostic | Regional | In person | Portland, OR | Bobbie's Boat Sauce, Honeybee Lemonades, Red Duck Foods | #all-industries,#womxn-owned,#local | https://www.xxceleratefund.com/ | ||||||||||||
8 | Union Kitchen | Union Kitchen empowers food founders with our ecosystem, roadmap, and expertise from launch to scale. Throughout each phase, Accelerator members leverage group sessions, one-on-one coaching, and online courses to accelerate your growth. | Yes | Deadline January 15, 2022 | Winter 2022 | Yes | Brands with concept or entering market. | DMV based Food and Beverage startups | Regional | Both | Washington, DC | Snacklins, Purposefuel, Mas Panadas, Compass Coffee | #FoodandBev,#local,#commercial-kitchen,#shared-workspace | https://www.unionkitchen.com/accelerator | ||||||||||||
9 | Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship | Our yearlong Fellows Program for women entrepreneurs helps founders of early-stage companies grow and scale, through workshops with expert instructors, a rich peer-to-peer network, a business education grant and access to capital | No | Closed for 2022 | Summer 2022 | $5,000 grant | No | Early stage (1-5 years old) generating revenue | Women owned businesses (51% ownership or more) | 50 | National | Both | New York, NY | Gr8nola, Partake Foods, Beckon, Public Thread, Renewal Mill | #womxn-owned,#corporate,#payitforward | https://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/ | ||||||||||
10 | The Hatchery Sprout Incubation Program | Dreaming of starting a food business, but not sure where to start? Join the Sprouts Incubation Program; a six-month program developed by The Hatchery Chicago to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and drive your business from idea to reality. This program is for dedicated entrepreneurs that are looking to launch or are in the very early stages of developing a food truck, consumer packaged goods brand, catering company, or food service concept. During this six-month program, entrepreneurs will solidify their business plans and prepare to launch their products. The Hatchery will provide the tools, guidance, and resources necessary to develop concepts into fully-hatched business plans with conducted market research, one-on-one coaching with Hatchery team members, and a launch date. | Yes | Rolling | 6 month program | Program costs $300 | No | Pre-launch | This program is for dedicated entrepreneurs that are looking to launch or are in the very early stages of developing a food truck, consumer packaged goods brand, catering company, or food service concept. | Regional | In person | Chicago, IL | Lil Bucks | #pre-launch,#FoodandBev,#local,#commercial-kitchen,#shared-workspace | https://thehatcherychicago.org/ | |||||||||||
11 | The Food Foundry | The Food Foundry is a Chicago-based accelerator program by Relish Works designed to support, connect, and propel innovative startups who are rethinking the food industry. The Food Foundry 2022 accelerator, powered by Relish Works, Gordon Food Service, and 1871, is looking for companies creating food & beverage products that are interested in moving into foodservice. These companies are producing products that both taste great and are socially and environmentally conscious. In addition to providing a $75K investment, we give startups access to category experts in the foodservice industry, customized workshops to help companies grow and achieve their growth goals, and exclusive perks and opportunities only for Food Foundry companies. | No | October 1st, 2021-October 31st, 2021 | 4 weeks of programming over 4 months. Program Begins January 24th, 2022 | $75k in SAFE (Post-money) per company | Yes | Angel, Pre-seed or Seed $0-$5m in funding | Innovative food and beverage items that will scale well in foodservice. Companies that are creating food & beverage products that are good for people and the planet. | National | Both | Chicago, IL | #Foodservice | https://www.thefoodfoundry.com/ | ||||||||||||
12 | Techstars Farm to Fork | With partners Cargill and Ecolab, this program focuses on the future of food and agriculture. | No | Jan 18, 2022-Apr 6, 2022 | July 11, 2022 - October 6, 2022 | $20K stipend (for living expenses during the program), and in return receives 6% equity of the company (on a fully diluted basis, issued as common stock) until the company raises a priced equity financing of US $250,000+. Additionally, upon acceptance to a Techstars mentorship-driven accelerator, every company is offered an optional $100,000 convertible note. | Yes | Startup | Founders that want to disrupt the food system from on farm to supply chain to industrial tech to restaurants and retail. | National | In person | Minneapolis , MN | #foodtech,#Foodservice,#ag-tech | https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/farm-to-fork | ||||||||||||
13 | Target Forward Founders | Take your business to the next level with this virtual, eight-week program for early-stage product companies looking to better understand retail. Get connected to industry-disrupting founders, Target team members, and other cohort members while gaining access to industry-leading retail resources and partnerships. | No | Applications closed for current cohort | Program runs January 25, 2022 – March 17, 2022, 8 week program | Each company will receive a $5000 stipend | No | Ideally you sell directly to consumer online, in specialty store or have limited brick and mortar presence (<20 stores) Ideally < 6 employees Ideally have lifetime revenue of $5,000- $500,000 Must not be a current vendor at Target | Companies must align with Beauty & Cosmetics, Food & Beverage, Home, Household, Baby, Over the Counter or Toys & Entertainment categories. | Most recent cohort had 31 founders | National | Virtual | Minneapolis , MN | Kokada, Ezra Coffee, Hot N Saucy, Mighty Gum | #corporate,#payitforward,#FoodandBev,#beauty,#pet,#baby,#BIPOC | https://targetaccelerators.com/programs/target-forward-founders/ | ||||||||||
14 | Target Accelerator Program | Take your consumer product to new heights with a program that’s part accelerator and part boot camp. This five-week program is for mature product companies looking to enter retail as their next step of growth and are considering Target. In Takeoff, you’ll learn the secrets for success in Target, collaborate with an incredible team of mentors and end the program pitching to buyers. | No | Closed for beauty. Pet, Baby, and Food and Beverage Accelerators later in 2022 | March 7, 2022 – April 8, 20225 Week Program held virtually. Sessions times will vary by typically fall within 10am – 2pm CST Monday – Friday | Each company will receive a $5000 stipend | No | Mature consumer packaged goods companies curious to learn and ready to scale their product into Target retail stores. | Target Takeoff is currently recruiting for Beauty brands. Other products will not be accepted at this time. Other anticipated Takeoff programs in 2022 include: Pets, Food & Beverage, and Baby. | Most recent cohort chose 11 companies | National | Virtual | Minneapolis, MN | Pan's Mushroom Jerky, Sanzo, Unite, Lil Bucks, Thai Fusions | #corporate,#payitforward,#FoodandBev,#beauty,#pet,#baby | https://targetaccelerators.com/programs/takeoff/ | ||||||||||
15 | Stacy's Rise Project | Created to help bridge the funding gap for founders, the Stacy’s Rise Project has been connecting and empowering business owners for years. But Stacy’s Pita Chips wasn’t always a household name. Mentorship and monetary support helped this brand rise from a humble sandwich cart to the nation’s supermarkets. And it’s these same resources that today’s small business owners need to succeed – now, more than ever. So that’s exactly what Stacy’s is offering to 10 entrepreneurs in their journey to make their dreams a reality with the latest iteration of the Rise Project. | No | $10,000 Grant | No | Startup - have between $25,000 and no more than $1M in annualized sales | Female Founded Food and Beverage Startups | 10 | National | Just Date Syrup, Purpose Teas, Kakookies | #womxn-owned,#corporate | https://stacysrise.helloalice.com/ | ||||||||||||||
16 | Social Enterprise Greenhouse | Rhode Island based Social Enterprise Greenhouse creates and nurtures inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems that foster just, equitable and resilient communities. They have 3 different programs based on size of company - Ideator, Incubator, and Accelerator. | Yes | Accelerator application deadline February 1, 2022. Incubator applications currently closed | March 9-June 1, 2022 | No - Priority access to SEG Loan fund. Program cost between 0 and $500 depending on the program | No | small business, non-profit, or hybrid/B-corp with some early traction | Social enterprises or mission driven businesses based in New England/Rhode Island Area | Regional | Both | Providence, Newport, and Pawtucket, RI | Edesia nutrition (mewe), Hopi Water, Glee Gum, Runa tea, Hope & Main | #mission-driven,#local,#smallbusiness,#all-industries | https://segreenhouse.org/ | |||||||||||
17 | SKU & BeyondSKU | Companies selected into the SKU accelerator participate in a one-of-a kind 12-week program that serves an MBA and all-star network for your business. Through its best-in-class curriculum and mentorship from successful and experienced CPG leaders, SKU is focused on the long-term success for emerging brands participating in the program. | Yes | Currently accepting for Atlanta '22 Program | 12 Weeks Feb-May for Atlanta '22 | $20,000 for 3-5% Equity | Yes | The SKU accelerator focuses on CPG brands with more than $500K in annual revenue, and a minimum of $100K | Consumer Product Goods Startups | 6 | National | Both | Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY | Siete, Epic Bar, Karma Nuts, Leah's Better Bites | #FoodandBev,#beauty | https://sku.is/ | ||||||||||
18 | Sephora Accelerator | For the past five years, Sephora Accelerate has been dedicated to building a community of innovative, inspirational founders in beauty. This year we are focused on incubating founders who are people of color. In line with our 15% pledge, and to ensure there are brands representative of the colors, races, and ethnicities that make up America, our commitment this year will be to help bring these brands along. Founders will embark on a six-month journey inclusive of an intensive boot camp where they’ll gain the necessary skills to create a successful business. | No | Applications closed for 2022 cohort | Beginning 2021, the intention is to launch each brand that participates in the Accelerate program in its entirety. | No | Businesses with more than an idea (at least a lab sample or prototype), but probably not much real revenue yet. | Eligible applicants must lead a North America incorporated company, passionate about beauty, founded or co-founded by a person who is at least 18 years old, and must be an early-stage brand not yet distributed widely by others. | 10 | National | San Francisco, CA | #BIPOC,#corporate,#beauty,#womxn-owned | https://sephoraaccelerate.com/ | |||||||||||||
19 | Plug & Play | We believe that technology has the power to make the world a better place and we invest our time and resources into entrepreneurs that are making an impact. Since 2006, we’ve been accelerating startups, matchmaking them with corporate clients, and investing in them. | Yes | Rolling | 3 month program | No initial investment. Opportunity for them to invest in your next round | No | Startup | They have programs for all industries. Once you apply they will match you with a program if there is a fit | National | #corporate partnership | https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/startups/ | ||||||||||||||
20 | PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator | Past programs have included different focuses including different regions, sectors, and missions. Currently the program is only recruiting for packaging innovation in the Middle East. Will update if program opens back up in US | No | Participants receive an initial $20,000 USD grant to support operations and help launch or scale their innovation. At the end of the program, one participant will be offered a $100,000 USD grant | No | Startup | n/a | n/a | National | New York, NY | Spudsy, Siren, IQ Bar, Remedy Organics, Wildway | #mission-driven,#corporate,#FoodandBev,Snacks | https://greenhouseaccelerator.com/past-programs/ | |||||||||||||
21 | MBold Bold Growth Accelerator | Bold Growth is designed to address critical needs identified by participating companies such as planning for their next horizon of growth, identifying key business development opportunities and managing their financial resources while navigating the choppy waters of scaling up. MBOLD accelerates practical solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing food and agriculture, particularly climate change, environmental sustainability and growing global demand for food. The Bold Growth program is a centerpiece of our efforts to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship in Minnesota and is led by Grow North and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. | No | The Bold Growth Program will last for up to 12 months pending on the needs of each individual company. | None | No | Midsize - The Bold Growth Program is focused on supporting Growth Phase companies that have an established revenue of at least $5 million / year, a track record of customer success, and are growing their team. | Companies with have a direct Minnesota connection (e.g. headquartered here or with a significant presence in MN), that seek to advance innovation in the food and ag space with a particular focus on “right to win” industry sectors (including plant proteins) | Regional | Virtual | St. Paul, MN | So Good So You, Bizzy Coffee, Peace Coffee | #mid-sized,#FoodandBev,#corporate,#local | https://www.mbold.org/news-and-posts/mbold-selects-rising-stars-in-food-and-ag-sector-for-new-bold-growth-program | ||||||||||||
22 | MassChallenge | Our U.S. Early Stage accelerators in Austin, Boston, Houston, and Providence attract top entrepreneurs from around the world and provides access to the tools, resources, and talent founders and corporate innovators needed to make transformational impact, without taking any equity. MassChallenge is committed to advancing new technologies and innovations that will have a widespread impact across business, industry, and economic growth. | Yes | Rolling | No cost, no equity, but MassChallenge gives away over $1M in cash prizes and scholarships annually | No | Early-stage startups, in general, have raised less than ~$1M in equity-based funding and generated less than ~$2M in revenue in the last 12 months. | Across all industries | National | Both | Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Houston, TX; Providence, RI | #all-industries | https://masschallenge.org/us-early-stage | |||||||||||||
23 | Lunar Startups Accelerator | We envision a future where ALL entrepreneurs have the resources, connectivity, and support they need to scale companies that are solving the world’s most critical problems. Lunar Startups is building inclusive entrepreneurial experiences with underinvested founders at the center, focusing on growth, connection, and innovation for CEOS who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, and non-binary. | No | Applications open January 2022 | 6 month program | No. Program costs $100/month for 6 months as admin fee | No | Lunar is not an idea stage incubator; all of our startups have traction in the form of an in-market product or service with existing customers, clients, and/or users | companies based in Minnesota or doing significant business within Minnesota that are tech-enabled (SaaS, mobile apps, IOT, or similar) or sell consumer-focused products (food, beauty, retail, etc.) | Regional | Virtual | St Paul, MN | #BIPOC,#all-industries | https://www.lunarstartups.org/apply | ||||||||||||
24 | Lightship Capital Accelerator | Lightship Accelerator is a 12-week program driving inclusive acceleration, education, and opportunity for minority and female tech founders. We enhance ecosystems nationwide with remarkable, scalable companies traditional investors often overlook. | No | Deadline Oct 31, 2021 | Among year-round training and mentorship, the Lightship Accelerator consists of two 6-week targeted “work sprints” that include applied coursework in branding/marketing, product development, practical application of AI, legal considerations, and fundraising. | Lightship invests up to $500,000 each in ten companies per Accelerator cohort in exchange for 5-10% equity. | Yes | Startup | Underrepresented entrepreneurs. Open to companies all over the country with focus in the Midwest Ideal Accelerator participants are amazing founders who have created scalable, tech-driven businesses. Their companies are past the idea stage and have products, customers, and revenue. We also look for founders who reflect Lightship’s core values: Stewardship. Empowerment. Inclusion. Revolution. | Regional | In person | Cinncinati, OH | #BIPOC,#mission-driven,#all-industries,#local | https://www.lightship.foundation/ | ||||||||||||
25 | Launch with GS | A customized 6-week experience that provides an opportunity to access the best of Goldman Sachs – from industry experts to influential networks – while building relationships with investors during the evolving business landscape. | No | 6 Weeks | No | Projected 2021 annual run rate revenue of at least $1 million | Black or Latinx Founder, CEO or President of all genders. High growth, tech or tech-enabled companies across fintech, enterprise software, consumer and healthcare. Proven market opportunity and path to product-market fit | National | Virtual | New York, NY | Fresh Bellies, Partake | #corporate,#BIPOC,#all-industries | https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/diversity-and-inclusion/launch-with-gs/entrepreneur-cohort/ | |||||||||||||
26 | LA Libations - SIP | SIP is a full scale beverage brand commercialization and retail acceleration incubation program in Southern California. Playing in the “better for you” space with the focus of building beverage brands at brick and mortar accounts throughout the Southern Pacific Region and on eComm. We are a team of experienced innovators excited about bringing the most contemporary, creative, and healthy beverages to the SoCal Market. | Yes | Rolling | Startup | Innovative Beverage Startups | National | Virtual | Los Angeles, CA | Agua Bonita, Aura Bora, Cloud Water | #beverages | http://lalibations.com/ | ||||||||||||||
27 | Iowa Startup Accelerator | Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA), supported by ISA Ventures and driven by NewBoCo, is a unique 6 month accelerator with rolling admission and access to four distinct stages of investment for Iowa-based startup businesses. The accelerator program provides investment capital and a stage-specific bundle of resources appropriate for scaling your startup. | Yes | Deadline Feb 11, 2022 | 6 months - March 21-June 10 | Companies begin the Accelerator at the Foundation stage with a $25K investment with potential for an additional $75K investment as mutually established benchmarks are achieved. Unlike most accelerators, ISA grows with companies, and provides a progression of resources appropriate for each stage. | Startup | Established Startup (pre-(or early) revenue) Must be Iowa-Based Scalable on a national level with a realistic and visible path to a successful exit and or ROI Team of experienced co-founders (preferred) | Regional | Iowa | #local,#all-industries | https://newbo.co/iowa-startup-accelerator/ | ||||||||||||||
28 | Impact SKU | MINNESOTA'S FIRST PURPOSE-DRIVEN CONSUMER PRODUCTS ACCELERATOR We accelerate innovation & entrepreneurs within the consumer products industry. We accomplish this through our best in class accelerator program driven by a community of serial entrepreneurs and industry experts. | No | 12 Weeks | $20,000 for 3-5% Equity | Yes | ImpactSKU is looking for startups with annual revenues between $100K to $1 million. | We are looking for products that are more than just a better-for-you alternative or eco-friendly packaging. We are looking for brands that have woven social impact into their business model. We use the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals, and 5 P’s – People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships – to help us determine a purpose-driven company. | National | Both | Minneapolis, MN | Ancient Provisions, Maazah, Chiki Chiki Boom Boom | #mission-driven,#FoodandBev,#beauty | http://impact.sku.is/ | ||||||||||||
29 | Good Food Makers | Good Food Makers is a global accelerator for startups with transformative ideas. Launched in 2018 by Blu1877, Barilla’s venture group, this eight-week pilot program is highly tailored to achieve actionable outcomes. Startups and top Barilla managers co-develop an innovative plan to solve a challenge, helping participants grow their businesses in real time | No | Sign up for newsletter to find out when applications open next | 8 Week Program | 10,000 to use during the program. Opportunites with Barilla for ongoing collaboration | No | Startup | Startups focusing on 4 different challenge areas highlighted by Barilla | 4 - one for each challenge area | National | In person | San Francisco, CA | Renewal Mill, The Organic Pantry, ReGrained | #corporate,#FoodandBev,Foodtech | https://goodfoodmakers.net/ | ||||||||||
30 | Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses | Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, capital, and business support services. | Yes | Rolling | 12 Weeks | Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses partners with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other mission-driven lenders to expand access to capital for small businesses. Through these partnerships, loans are available to qualifying small businesses that lack access to affordable capital or may not qualify for traditional sources of credit. Loan applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, independent of acceptance into the small business management education and training program. | No | Small Businesses | We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business, creating jobs in their communities and who generally meet these criteria: -Small business owner or small business co-owner -Business in operation for at least two years -Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year -Business with a minimum of two employees (including the owner) | National | Virtual | New York, NY | #smallbusiness,#all-industries | https://www.goldmansachs.com/citizenship/10000-small-businesses/US/index.html | ||||||||||||
31 | gener8tor AgTech | A 12-week accelerator for high-growth AgTech and Agriculture startups. gener8tor AgTech invests in only five companies per program. This means a concierge, white glove experience. We focus all of our time, energy and network on you | No | 12 Weeks | -Cash investment of $100,000, -Access to gener8tor’s global network of mentors and investors and -$1M+ in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk and Microsoft. | Yes | High Growth Startups | AgTech and Agriculture Startups | National | Virtual | Chicago, IL | #ag-tech,#agriculture | https://www.gener8tor.com/illinois-agtech-accelerator | |||||||||||||
32 | gBETA AgTech | gBETA AgTech is a seven-week accelerator for early-stage AgTech and Agriculture startups. Each gBETA AgTech program is capped at five teams innovating in AgTech and Agriculture. gBETA AgTech is a program of the nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor. | No | The Winter 2021 program will be held virtually due to COVID-19. The weekly commitment is two, hour-long team meetings, a two-hour "Mentor Swarm," and an hour-long "Learn & Learn.” | No | No | Early Stage | Early stage AgTech and Agriculture Startups | 5 | National | Virtual | Chicago, IL | #ag-tech,#agriculture | https://www.gener8tor.com/illinois-agtech-accelerator | ||||||||||||
33 | FutureFoodCo | We are a scale-up accelerator for small, yet established companies that provide unique products and solutions across our food system. Our focus areas include: consumer products, local food, plant-based food, sustainable seafood, ag tech, food tech and food waste. | Yes | Rolling | 5 month program running twice a year | Cohort companies will receive an investment of up to $10k per company in exchange for 4-8% equity | Yes | We help impactful companies on track to grossing $1MM annual sales with hyper scaling potential in consumer products, online marketplace solutions, SaaS platforms, food hubs, supply chain solutions, ag tech and food tech. | 4-8 companies | National | Both | New York, NY | Seal the Seasons, Eat Nice, yoconut | #mission-driven,#FoodandBev,#foodtech | https://www.foodfuture.co/#home-about | |||||||||||
34 | FoodBytes! Pilot (formerly Terra) | Through FoodBytes! Pilot, corporates and startups work together to tackle a specific goal or industry challenge over a 6-9 month period. Pilot offers a low-risk experimentation platform for corporates to validate new technologies and requires C-Suite engagement to ensure swift and meaningful startup collaboration. For startups, the program provides industry validation, and accelerated growth through access to corporate resources. Pilot outcomes include product co-development, commercial partnerships, licensing agreements, new customer relationships and investment. | Yes | Rolling | 6-9 months | Startups | Food, Beverage, and Foodtech companies | 1-1 program | National | Virtual | New York, NY | #corporate partnership | https://www.foodbytesworld.com/pilot/ | |||||||||||||
35 | Food System 6 | The FS6 Accelerator is a cohort-style business and leadership development program designed to bring frontline innovators together with the resources, networks, and capital that they need to democratize wealth and restore health, ecology, and justice back into our food system. | No | Sign up for newsletter to find out when applications open next | Ranges from 10-16 weeks | thanks to a partnership with investment fund 1st Course Capital, eligible* participants will receive a $25k SAFE note upon successfully completing the initial program. | Yes | No equity for non-profits, 1.5% for for profits | For-Profit and Non-profit entrepreneurs working to build a just and regenerative food system. FS6 supports early-stage companies. For nonprofits, that typically means that you are within 3-5 years of formation. | 44355 | National | Virtual | Online | #mission-driven,#non-profit | https://www.foodsystem6.org/ | |||||||||||
36 | Dairy Farmers of America CoLab | DFA’s CoLAB Accelerator is a 90-day, immersive program that accelerates and grows ag-tech and dairy foods startup businesses through mentoring and educational programming. DFA has partnered with various startups across the dairy value chain that provide valuable services to our family farm-owners, nutritious dairy-based products to consumers or helpful insights to our business. We’ve built long-lasting relationships with several Accelerator startups through additional investment and support. | Yes | Rolling | 90 day program | No | Early stage | We are also seeking early stage food product companies that are dairy-focused or dairy-based. | National | Both | Kansas City, KS | Superfrau, Brooklyn Buttery, Rifraf Ricotta Cups, Cheddies | #dairy | https://colab.dfamilk.com/ | ||||||||||||
37 | Consumer Products Accelerator Co.Lab | The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the consumer goods industry, and small businesses especially have been challenged to weather new challenges. As a result, building and growing a consumer-packaged product looks different today than even a few years ago. With an increasing amount of innovation and competition in the space, having direct knowledge and connections in the industry is critical to long-term success. | Yes | Rolling | Q3 2022 - 12 week program | At a minimum tested their product in the market and demonstrated a complete proof of concept | Consumer Products based out of Chatanooga, TN | 10-12 companies | Regional | In person | Chatanooga, TN | #CPG,#local | https://colab.co/programs/ | |||||||||||||
38 | Capital Factory | Capital Factory portfolio companies gain a competitive advantage in attracting talent, investors, customers, and advisors. We focus on helping startups raise funding and increase customer growth by providing coworking space, hosting credits, a Startup Evangelist to advocate for your startup, and access to a mentor network of the top investors and entrepreneurs in Texas. | Yes | Rolling | 6+ months | 6 month free coworking space, mentorship, events, resources for 1% equity and right to invest in next big round of funding | Yes | Startup | Texas based entrepreneurs | Regional | In person | Austin, TX | #all-industries,#local | https://www.capitalfactory.com/accelerator/ | ||||||||||||
39 | Bunker Labs | Veterans in Residence is a business incubator that provides veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs and business owners with coworking space, local community, a national business network, and targeted support to grow their business. Veterans in Residence is a partnership of WeWork and Bunker Labs. | No | 6 month program with cohorts starting in January and July | None | No | Startups and small businesses focused on growth | Veterans and military family members who have formed a legal business entity (an LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or registered nonprofit). | 8-10 Veterans per city, up to 12 in virtual cohorts | National | Both | National | #smallbusiness,#mission-driven,#veterans | https://bunkerlabs.org/veterans-in-residence/ | ||||||||||||
40 | Break Fast & Launch | We want to increase the footprint of local culinary businesses, so we built the nation’s first culinary business accelerator. Hatched in January 2015, our mission is to help entrepreneurs launch sustainable food concepts by providing hands-on mentoring, training, and experiential learning with a tech-influenced approach. With over 80 participants since our launch, we continue making an impact on the progress of San Antonio's culinary scene. | Yes | Rolling | Held twice a year, Spring and Fall. Approx 8-10 weeks meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 12 pm - 2 pm | None | No | Startup | Mobile & brick and mortar food owners CPG & beverage product creators Food technology and sustainability makers | Regional | In person | San Antonio, TX | #Foodservice,#local | http://www.breakfastlaunch.com/ | ||||||||||||
41 | Big Idea Ventures | Big Idea Ventures is solving the World's Biggest Challenges by supporting the World's best entrepreneurs accelerating top performers in the new food space. Currently supporting plant based and meat alternative ventures | Yes | Rolling | 5 months | 125k in cash, 75K in-kind investment | Yes | Pre-market to startup | Companies making plant based meat alternatives in the CPG space | National | Both | New York, NY | #plant-based,#FoodandBev,#foodtech | https://bigideaventures.com/accelerator-home/ | ||||||||||||
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