Seed to Scale Accelerator
This Canada-wide, application-based, and free program is designed for female food and beverage entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of building their business or are preparing to be retail ready and scale up. Through expert-led, hands-on sessions held online via Zoom, participants will gain the practical tools, strategies, and networks needed to strengthen operations, expand market reach, and prepare for long-term growth. From perfecting recipes and navigating food safety regulations to mastering packaging, branding, and sales, this program equips founders with industry insights that accelerate progress toward retail and investment readiness. The program culminates in a pitch competition, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their business and compete for prizes that can fuel their next stage of success.
Applications are open till September 15th, 2025
Program Curriculum
How not to fail as you Scale
Recipe Development
Packaging & Labelling
Food Safety & Traceability
Co-Packing for Scalability
Branding, Marketing & Storytelling
Sales & Distribution
Pitch Competition
Application