Food Pioneers Program 2027
The Food Pioneers Program is designed for food startups ready to accelerate their growth. Through an intensive program, you’ll sharpen your proposition, strategy and execution together with experts, fellow founders and the Food Pioneers network.
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In 2027, a new group of Food Pioneers will start the program. Want to be the first to know when applications open? Join our interest list.
A six-month program for food entrepreneurs
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What you get as a participant
The exact format of the Food Pioneers Program 2027 will be developed further over the coming months. The program is designed to help you accelerate the next stage of growth for your food business.
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As a participant, you can expect:
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guidance to sharpen your proposition, strategy and growth plans
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knowledge and expertise from entrepreneurs and experts across the food industry
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personal feedback and opportunities to discuss the challenges facing your business
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exchange and collaboration with other ambitious food founders
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access to the Food Pioneers network and its partners
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support in taking concrete next steps towards market growth and scaling
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More information about the program and the content of the sessions will follow soon.
Who the Food Pioneers Program is for
The program could be a good fit if you:
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run a food startup with a product or service that is ready, or nearly ready, for the market
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are already generating your first revenue or have a clear path towards revenue
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are ready to sharpen your proposition, strategy and execution
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are open to feedback and want to actively build alongside a community of founders
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can commit time to the full program, approximately two days per month
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want to work towards concrete next steps such as pilots, partnerships, listings or scaling
Program structure and dates
The Food Pioneers Program 2027 runs over several months and combines group program days with guidance, in-depth sessions and time to apply what you learn within your own business.
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Throughout the program, you’ll work step by step towards the next stage of growth for your company. The sessions build on each other and provide space for new knowledge, feedback, exchange and practical application.
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The exact program dates and schedule for 2027 will be announced soon.