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Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers free 60-minute online seminars for food and beverage entrepreneurs on business start-up, sales, pricing, branding, labelling, packaging, and food safety. It supports companies at an early stage of development with practical guidance on compliance and market readiness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a food business and regulatory compliance.
- Selling food products through markets, online, or retailers.
- Costing and pricing food or beverage products.
- Marketing and branding food products.
- Labelling and packaging food products.
- Food safety fundamentals for startups.
Documents Needed
- Completed online registration form.
- Business name information.
- Contact details.
- Brief description of the business and sector.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food and beverage businesses.
- Food product entrepreneurs.
- Startups and early-stage businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
1
Sign up for the seminar you're interested in, based on the topic you want to learn about and the scheduled date.
2
Attend the seminar to gain valuable insights and knowledge about starting and running a food business.
3
Apply the knowledge gained from the seminar to prepare your business plan and ensure regulatory compliance.
4
Utilize the provided resources, such as financial forecasting spreadsheets, to develop a viable business model.
5
Implement the strategies and insights on marketing, branding, pricing, labelling, packaging, and sales to optimize your business operations.
6
Follow up with the seminar instructors or consultants for any further guidance or clarification needed to enhance your business plan.
Additional information
- Each seminar is free and online.
- Sessions last 60 minutes.
- Some seminars are offered four times per year.
- Registration confirmation is sent by email and includes the webinar link.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars Program
What is the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars?
This program offers free 60-minute online seminars for food and beverage entrepreneurs on business start-up, sales, pricing, branding, labelling, packaging, and food safety. It supports companies at an early stage of development with practical guidance on compliance and market readiness.
Who is eligible for the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars program?
To be eligible for the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars program, you must:
Early-stage food and beverage businesses.
Companies seeking regulatory guidance.
Businesses needing sales and marketing support.
What expenses are eligible under Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars?
Starting a food business and regulatory compliance.
Selling food products through markets, online, or retailers.
Costing and pricing food or beverage products.
Marketing and branding food products.
Labelling and packaging food products.
Food safety fundamentals for startups.
Where is the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars available?
The Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars?
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars is funded by Foodpreneur Advantage