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Weekend edition January 17, 2025 | Katelyn Biefeldt

Real Good Kitchen’s Food Business Incubator applications close on Sunday!

Companies that are selected will receive nine-months of hands-on support to help their food business thrive.

If you are an aspiring or early-stage food business owner committed to growth, Real Good Kitchen’s nine-month Food Business Incubator program is designed to help you formalize and launch your business.

Eligible businesses must be owned by those from an underserved or marginalized group including those living or doing business in high-poverty zip codes, BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, immigrants, and veterans. Additionally, priority consideration will be given to businesses based in East Knoxville.

Eligible businesses are required to have completed Real Good Kitchen Foundation’s (RGKF) Food Business 101 Workshop or demonstrate an understanding of food business fundamentals through industry experience or another business training course.

Selection will be based on program readiness, a clearly communicated business concept, market fit, growth potential, and coachability.

What do food business founders get from the program?

  • Nine months of direct support for your food business
  • Three months of module-based, business curriculum sessions
  • Marketing, legal, and business advisory services from local program partners and advisors from Pathway Learn
  • Commercial kitchen orientation & ongoing product development support (advisory services and kitchen time)
  • Reduced-cost production hours in Real Good Kitchen’s (RGK) shared commercial kitchen
  • Access to shared resources of RGK’s community of food businesses
  • Monthly small group support and learning alongside fellow cohort members
  • The opportunity to receive a business grant of up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program

Apply at this link, before applications close on Sunday!



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