A LEADING
STARTUP ACCELERATOR
FOOD FOUNDRY is searching for its next group of visionary founders to join us for our 6th Cohort, kicking off in April 2024! This year, our team is on the lookout for forward-thinking early-stage startups dedicated to revolutionizing customer experiences in the restaurant industry.
Think: leveraging advanced technologies such as the metaverse and virtual spaces, Web3, AR/VR, front-of-house automation, retail tech, AI enhancements, and more to shape the next generation of dining.
FOOD FOUNDRY'S 6TH COHORT WILL BE FOCUSED ON STARTUPS REDEFINING RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES
This year, our team is on the lookout for forward-thinking early-stage startups dedicated to revolutionizing customer experiences in the restaurant industry. Whether your emphasis is on on-premise or off-premise dining, we welcome visionary entrepreneurs exploring solutions that redefine the restaurant experience while leveraging advanced technologies such as the metaverse and virtual spaces, Web3, AR/VR, front-of-house automation, retail tech, AI enhancements, and more to shape the next generation of dining.
STARTUPS CHOSEN FOR COHORT 6 WILL RECEIVE :
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$15K in non-dilutive funding.
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Extensive 1:1 mentorship and support from Gordon Food Service, Relish Works’ innovation and investments teams, Food Foundry’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, and Food Foundry’s alumni founders.
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Connections and introductions made to investors in our network.
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Opportunity to pitch at Food Foundry Demo Day in May 2024.
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Virtual and in-person programming focused on growing and scaling early-stage startups.
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Opportunity to connect with other founders in Food Foundry’s broader startup ecosystem.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
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Early-stage startups, ranging from pre-seed to seed stage, that are dedicated to transforming the restaurant experience.
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Founders eager to learn from North America’s largest privately owned broad-line foodservice distributor.
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Food Foundry values founders who embrace and actively seek diverse experiences and backgrounds. Diversity, in both applications and founders, is a fundamental cornerstone of our program.
APPLICATIONS FOR COHORT 6 ARE NOW CLOSED. STAY TUNED FOR MORE!
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