Foodpreneur Lab

Overview

Get expert guidance to develop, commercialize, and scale packaged food products for startup food and beverage entrepreneurs across Ontario

At a glance

Eligibility and requirements

Eligibility Individuals at the ideation or pre-revenue stage Early-stage businesses developing or refining a product Small and medium-sized enterprises preparing for or actively scaling production and market reach Use this to Start-up or to grow-up your food and beverage SME Focus on your business via modules, workshops, and industry-led sessions with guidance Get support from industry experts to address barriers and implement solutions Get results in real-time progress and tangible business outcomes Options Core offerings include: Advisor-Led Start and Scale Support Business Development-Focused Programming Production and Commercialization Support Industry Exposure and Market Access Opportunities Live Workshops and Industry Engagement

How it works

Priority will be given to entrepreneurs from underserved and equity-deserving communities, including to women and racialized founders.

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Foodpreneur Lab is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps research teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

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