Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program Applications Open This August
July 29, 2025Cornwall Ontario – Are you a food production or distribution business with big ambitions for growth? Get ready! Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of the Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program open on August 12, 2025.
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program is an intensive 10-week program specifically designed to help high-potential food businesses reach new heights. Delivered in a hybrid model with both online and in-person sessions, the program offers a unique opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools needed to successfully scale your operations. You’ll get access to industry experts, customized workshops, and valuable peer-to-peer discussion circles that will equip you for success.
Subject matter covered includes:
- Production Process & Shelf-Life Testing
- Food Safety, Regulation & Traceability
- Canadian Food Labelling Regulations
- Connecting with Buyers Brokers & Distributors
- How to Pitch your Product to National Chains
- Product/Recipe Development and Food Innovation
- How to Sell Your Products to Retailers
- Navigating Packaging for your Food/Beverage Product
- Managing Cash Flow for Profits, Today & Tomorrow
- Marketing & Branding Strategies
Class sizes are limited, and this is a competitive process.
Eligibility
- Business must 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.
- Business must demonstrate strong growth potential and scalability.
- Business Owner must commit to participate fully in the training and mentorship.
Application Process
The application is a three-step process that involves an online application, info session, workshop and business proposal. More information is available on the Scale-Up Program – Foodpreneur Advantage website or by email at info@foodpreneuradvantage.ca.
Funding Opportunity
Local successful applicants may also be eligible to receive up to $5,000, available through the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre, as part of Starter Company Plus training and grant programs.
About Foodpreneur Advantage
The Food and Beverage manufacturing sector of Ontario is the 3rd largest in North America and is vitally important to our local and regional economy.
For over 30 years, Ontario Small Business Enterprise Centres have been committed to guiding people through the start-up and early growth stages of small business. Under the umbrella of Foodpreneur Advantage, these organizations have come together to offer a collection of entrepreneurial food related programming, including introductory workshops for any food related business and comprehensive programs for scalable food and beverage manufacturing ventures that produce consumer packaged goods (CPG).
About the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre
The Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre is dedicated to supporting and promoting entrepreneurship in Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and Akwesasne. Funded by the Province of Ontario as part of the 54 Small Business Enterprise Centres across the province, the Centre provides resources, mentorship, and guidance to new and existing entrepreneurs, helping them grow into successful businesses.
The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre is located at 100 Water Street East (Cornwall Civic Complex) :
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