Packaged Food Incubator & Accelerator
Applications are open for the 2025 Spring Food Business Incubator Program.
Admission is rolling. The program begins on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.
Fulton Commons provides aspiring and early-stage food entrepreneurs with diverse, course-based programming that helps them launch and grow a packaged food brand.
The curriculum features guest speakers and experts in relevant topics, including leaders from across the Pittsburgh food ecosystem.
Program graduates will have the foundational knowledge and resources to take the next steps in their entrepreneurial journey, whether that is launching a product, scaling up production, or expanding their distribution and sales channels. The coursework is structured in a cohort format, creating additional opportunities to network with other food entrepreneurs and like-minded individuals within the Pittsburgh food landscape.
Please reach out to our program manager Darcy – darcy@fultonpgh.com with any questions.
Incubator Program
(8 Sessions – Starting March 4th, 2025)
$195
The incubator program is geared for new business owners and individuals who have an initial concept for a packaged food product. Classes will be 6 PM – 9 PM on Tuesdays. Planned sessions:
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Financing + Fundraising
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Business Plan Development
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Branding + Marketing
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Food Law + Accounting
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Packaging
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Regulatory + Label Requirements
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Distribution
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Pitch Competition
Application
Fulton Commons Kitchen Member Discounts
50% off Incubator Program