How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars?

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars is funded by Foodpreneur Advantage

What are Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars's eligibility criterias?

Participants should have a food or beverage business or idea in development. Applicants should aim to gain knowledge about starting or enhancing a food business. Suitable for businesses preparing to navigate regulatory compliance in the food industry.

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Start-up support for entrepreneurs in southwestern Ontario

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 12, 2021

Financing Type

Other Support

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Accommodation and food services

Grant Providers

Foodpreneur Advantage

Program status

Open

Overview of the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars program

If you are developing a food venture, or are ready to expand and scale your operation, join a monthly series of free online seminars and training opportunities in the food and beverage industry.

Eligible projects & activities

The grants are targeting businesses in the early stages of development in the food and beverage industry, offering support in various areas to aid their growth and compliance with industry regulations.

Starting a Food Business & Regulatory Compliance
Creating a Business Model
Doing Market Research
Analyzing the Competition
Understanding Fire Code Compliance & Building Permits
Understanding Zoning Requirements, Municipal Bylaws & Licensing
Complying with Food Safety Requirements
Selling Your Food Product
Setting Your Pricing for Success
Positioning Your Product on the Market
Building an Audience
Costing & Pricing Products to Make Profits
Understanding COGS
Cash Flow Management
Planning for Profits
Marketing & Branding Your Food Product
Creating a Visual Identity
Packaging Considerations
Labelling Requirements
Avoiding Labelling and Packaging Mistakes
Selling to Food Retailers
Breaking Down a Sales Call
Creating a Sales Call Plan
Overcoming Objections
Closing the Deal and Following Up

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,000

Creating a farm-to-table restaurant focusing on compliance and market positioning

$ 7,500

Developing a gluten-free snack line with focus on branding and packaging

$ 8,000

Launching an organic smoothie bar with focus on compliance and market positioning

$ 7,000

Expanding a vegan bakery to comply with safety and fire codes

$ 8,000

Launching a craft brewery with a focus on market research and sales planning

$ 6,500

Enhancing a local cheese factory’s compliance and marketing activities

Eligibility criteria of the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars program

The seminars offered do not specify explicit eligibility criteria for attending; however, they seem targeted towards certain audiences based on business development stage and goals.

Individuals in the early stages of developing a food business interested in regulatory compliance and market entry.
Entrepreneurs looking to understand and improve their food product sales strategies.
Business owners seeking guidance on costing and pricing for profitability.
Food business owners who need to develop their brand and marketing strategies.
Individuals requiring understanding of food product labelling and packaging regulations.
Those intending to sell consumer packaged goods (CPG) to retail stores for the first time.

Eligible expenses

This grant assists start-ups in the food and beverage industry to gain essential knowledge for successfully launching and managing their businesses. The eligible activities focus on regulatory compliance, marketing strategies, financial management, and product sales.

Starting a food business and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Creating, managing, and marketing a food product.
Costing and pricing strategies for profitability.
Branding and marketing food products effectively.
Labelling and packaging food products with compliance.
Developing successful sales strategies to retail and direct customers.

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographic zones for this grant include various regions in Canada.

Canada-wide

How to apply to the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars program

Attend the seminar to gain valuable insights and knowledge about starting and running a food business.

Apply the knowledge gained from the seminar to prepare your business plan and ensure regulatory compliance.

Utilize the provided resources, such as financial forecasting spreadsheets, to develop a viable business model.

Implement the strategies and insights on marketing, branding, pricing, labelling, packaging, and sales to optimize your business operations.

Follow up with the seminar instructors or consultants for any further guidance or clarification needed to enhance your business plan.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for the start-up seminars:

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with industry experts during the seminars.
Seminars are designed to foster practical skills and provide actionable insights for attendees.
Each session includes a Q&A segment for attendees to ask specific questions on the topics covered.

Documents and links

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