The Winter ’26 Food Business Bootcamp is an intensive startup accelerator designed for founders ready to turn a food or beverage concept into a market-ready product. The program combines virtual instruction with in-kitchen production at Hudson Kitchen.

During the program, founders will:
• Refine and scale their recipes with culinary experts
• Test production workflows and develop SOPs
• Shape early brand direction and packaging concepts
• Build pricing models using real batch data
• Create a launch plan that supports their 2026 goals
• Present at a live Demo Day showcase with buyers and investors

Program highlights:
• Direct access to culinary, branding, pricing, and operations experts
• Hands-on kitchen sessions to build and test your product
• Support for up to 3 team members per business
• A tight-knit cohort of 10 businesses for a high-touch experience
• Professional product photography and early packaging concepts included

Enrollment details:
• Application is required
• Only accepted founders will be invited to complete enrollment
• Applications close January 9th

If you’re ready to accelerate your food product and build alongside experts, explore the full program details, schedule, and application requirements here.