Launch your Food & Beverage product with specialized knowledge and all the right connections.
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Fall 2024 cohort
Our Alumni
At the end of the program, participants will take their products to various farmer’s markets and industry showcases, where they’ll get to validate their product and get their business in front of the right people.
Winter 2024
Applications for our Winter Product Feasibility Bootcamp are open from June 27 due on Aug 25.
The Winter cohort will run from Oct 10 – Nov 28.
Please note: Participants are expected to contribute a minimum of 3 to 5 hours per week on the program’s educational workshops and mentorship sessions.
You can apply to this program if you are:
Ideal applicants will have an idea for consumer packaged goods (CPG) products in the food & beverage industry, and want to gain the industry knowledge to successfully launch or grow your CPG business.
For any questions about our application process, get in touch with us.
Product Feasibility Bootcamp (Winter 2024)
Session Dates
Oct 10 - Nov 28 2024
Applications
Closed
“The program was extremely helpful in holding me accountable and moving fast. I think that’s the most important and, often, the hardest part about being an entrepreneur. There are times when I’m hesitant about putting something out as I feel it’s not perfect enough, but being able to get customer feedback and utilize that information to make my product better is imperative.”
“This program was one of the best programs I’ve come across for my own personal growth in business, but also in confidence and readiness. The guest speakers and mentors were absolutely amazing in making sure we understood what was going on in each session.”
“The program was indeed a mind-blowing experience all the way! With every workshop came increased clarity. The office hours were loaded with amazing resources and insights, and the mentors were warm and supportive. I also made new connections and got a chance to leverage ongoing mentorship beyond the program. All my expectations were surpassed!"
"The BEA program allowed me to meet with amazing mentors and business resources that allowed me to "think outside of the box" where my business is concerned. With the help of this program, I can now pivot with confidence and reassurance. A big thank you to everyone involved with BEA. If you have a food or beverage business idea and want to take it to the next level, this is the program to get in."
"Thanks to this program, we launched our business officially and began selling online and in a store (Cafe Plenty) with 3 locations."
"Thankful for all the support and services. Bookie and the team truly have a passion for helping us succeed and it was so amazing. I went from having one concept to understanding what will work better."
Learn more details about the program below, or get in touch with us for all other enquiries.
The BEA’s Product Feasibility Bootcamp is an 8-week, virtual bootcamp for Black entrepreneurs who are ready to publicly launch their Food & Beverage CPG product.
Participants will get access to workshops, mentors, start-up perks, a network of peers, and more.
Applications for our next Product Feasibility Bootcamp are open from June 27, 2024 and due on Aug 25, 2024.
The Winter cohort will run from October 10 to November 28, 2024.
Nothing! All BEA programs are free and non-dilutive (we take no equity).
Our Product Feasibility Bootcamp is open to all Black-identifying individuals over the age of 18, located within Southern Ontario.
We’re looking for individuals who have an idea for consumer packaged goods (CPG) products and want to gain a better understanding of the industry and what it takes to launch a CPG product. Whether it’s a hot sauce, a beverage or a snack—just come with an idea that you’re ready to build on.
Participants are expected to contribute a minimum of 2 – 5 hours a week to participate in the educational workshops and connect with their mentors. Any additional time they have to complete the work required to push their business idea forward will be up to the participant.
A maximum of 11 applicants will be chosen for the program during each cohort.
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