Seed your small food business with new skills!
HBKi: Seed is a self-paced, five-part program to help food entrepreneurs develop a business plan framework.
When you enroll in the Seed, you will be given access to tools and templates to develop critical components of your business plan, join a community of entrepreneurial peers, and be connected to a volunteer mentor who can provide you with feedback on your product and business model. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in person peer to peer consultation sessions, and to consult with entrepreneurial experts.
Modules include:
- Getting Started – in partnership with The Acceleration Project
- Market Analysis
- Brand & Marketing
- Sales and Financial Planning – in partnership with The Acceleration Project
- Bringing it All Together
Best For | Women, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people who are early stage entrepreneurs with some sales or product(s) |
Time Commitment | This is a flexible five-part program. Expect to spend at least 4 hours per module (including webinars, meetings with your peers, mentors, and homework) |
Where | Online (via Zoom) |
When | July 22—November 15, 2024 Applications are due by July 17, 2024 |
Ready to take the next step?
The final cohort of the year starts on July 22nd! To apply, complete a brief application by July 17 and sign up for the required orientation session.
Upcoming orientation sessions (via Zoom):
- July 15, 6 pm
- July 18, 6pm
Program Eligibility
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