Food and drink companies are being encouraged to apply for Food Works 2024, Ireland’s leading accelerator programme for high-potential food, drink, ingredients, food science and technology companies.
Combining the resources of Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc, Food Works has been a fundamental driver of innovation in the food sector in the last decade. Helping to drive scale and enabling participants to become investor-ready in order to achieve success in domestic and international markets, the ten-month programme also provides access to grant funding, buyers, mentors and investors.
FOOD WORKS 2024
Food Works runs annually from February to November. Participating start-ups take part in workshops with national and international industry experts across various disciplines such as strategy, finance, manufacturing and marketing.
Successful applicants are supported to get investor-ready by developing a comprehensive business plan focussed on scaling internationally. They also receive customised support from business advisors, facilitated peer-to-peer learning and may have the opportunity to receive feasibility grant funding of up to €35,000.
The three state agencies, Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc, work jointly to deliver the programme.
CLOSING DATE
Established in 2012, it has welcomed over 100 companies through the programme, including the Lismore Food Company. Since the programme began, Enterprise Ireland has invested over €5.64 million in Food Works companies including 20 High-Potential Start-Up (HPSU) and 18 PSSF/CSF investments.
The closing date for applications for the 2024 programme is 1st December. Full details and an application form are available at FoodWorksIreland.ie
