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Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Food and beverage start-up education webinars
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The Start-up Seminars page now shows a revised webinar lineup, updated session names, and new dates including September 23 and September 30.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The Start-up Seminars page now shows a revised webinar lineup, updated session names, and new dates including September 23 and September 30.
Seminar lineup and dates updated
The Start-up Seminars page now lists a revised webinar lineup with several renamed sessions and two new Barcodes & Beyond sessions added to the schedule. New or updated session dates now shown include September 23 and September 30, and the audience wording has shifted toward founders and launch-readiness language. The updated schedule also replaces earlier session framing with more specific topic titles such as Costing, Pricing & Unit Economics, Branding & Marketing Your Food Product, Food Safety Fundamentals for Founders, and Labelling & Packaging Your Food Product.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Food and beverage entrepreneurs in the early stages of development.
See full eligibility
Overview
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars offers free online workshops for food and beverage entrepreneurs in Ontario. Sessions cover business models, market research, selling products, costing and pricing, marketing and branding, food safety, packaging, labelling, and regulatory compliance.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food and beverage entrepreneurs in the early stages of development.
- People who want to learn how to sell a food product at markets, online, or to retailers.
- Businesses with food or beverage products that need branding, packaging, labelling, or food safety guidance.
How to apply
- Select the SIGN UP link for the webinar you want to attend.
Processing and Agreement
- An email confirmation is sent after registration and includes the webinar link.
- Participants are asked to check spam and junk folders if the confirmation email is not received.
Additional information
- Each seminar is free, online, and 60 minutes long.
- The webinar series is offered 4 times per year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars Program
What is the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars?
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars offers free online workshops for food and beverage entrepreneurs in Ontario. Sessions cover business models, market research, selling products, costing and pricing, marketing and branding, food safety, packaging, labelling, and regulatory compliance.
Who is eligible for the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars program?
To be eligible for the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars program, you must:
Must be in the early stages of development in the food and beverage industry.
Must be looking to learn how to sell, price, brand, package, label, or safely produce a food or beverage product.
Who can I contact for more information about the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars?
You can contact Foodpreneur Advantage by email at info@sbcentre.ca.
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 Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars?
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars is funded by Foodpreneur Advantage