The NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) has been featured in the recent Walters Family Foundation article, “From Great Idea to Grocery Store, North Carolina Food Innovation Lab Helps Entrepreneurs Bring Products to Market”. As a sponsor of the lab’s bi-annual Entrepreneur Bootcamps, the Walters Family Foundation supports NCFIL’s mission to help early-stage food innovators navigate the commercialization process. 

Supporting Food Entrepreneurs Across North Carolina

When it comes to successfully developing a new food product, a great recipe is only the first step. Branding, scaling, manufacturing and regulatory compliance testing represent hurdles that intimidate many aspiring entrepreneurs. With these challenges in mind, NCFIL is democratizing food innovation by bridging the gap between concepting and commercialization. 

NCFIL’s Entrepreneur Bootcamps offer participants two days of hands-on experience with food product development and access to industry experts covering essential topics such as processing, food safety, marketing and formulation. A two-year grant from the Walters Family Foundation will help NCFIL offer the program to new groups of entrepreneurs every six months, expanding access to food business education across North Carolina.

Find Out More

Read the full article from the Walters Family Foundation to learn how NCFIL is helping food entrepreneurs navigate the path to retail. 

Interested in developing your own food product? Explore NCFIL’s services and capabilities to learn how the lab can help bring your idea to market.