Food Business Incubator Info Session — Resources to Grow Your Business

Schedule

Tue Mar 24 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Pellissippi State Community College: Magnolia Avenue Campus | Knoxville, TN

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Ready to turn your food business idea into a viable, sustainable operation? Learn about the Food Business Incubator Program.
About this Event

Are you an early-stage food entrepreneur looking to formalize your business, strengthen your business model, and access hands-on support?

Join us for this required info session to learn about the Real Good Kitchen Foundation’s Food Business Incubator Program—a comprehensive program designed to support food entrepreneurs as they move from idea to operation, or from informal to formal business.


What You’ll Learn

During this session, we’ll walk through:

  • An overview of the Food Business Incubator Program and what participants can expect
  • Eligibility requirements and selection criteria
  • The application process, timeline, and tips for submitting a strong application
  • The basics of a feasibility study, including what is required for the application
    (A feasiblity template and resources will be provided)
  • Live Q&A with program staff

About the Incubator Program

The Food Business Incubator Program combines:

  • Classroom instruction on food business fundamentals
  • Hands-on kitchen instruction and technical assistance
  • Support using the shared commercial kitchen at Real Good Kitchen

The program is designed to help early-stage food entrepreneurs build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to operate a successful food business.


Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for:

  • Early-stage food business owners
  • Aspiring food entrepreneurs with a clear concept

Important Information
  • This is the final Info session for this year's Incubator Cohort. Attendance at this session is required to apply for the Food Business Incubator Program
  • The Incubator Program will only be offered once in 2026
  • Applications will be due in May
  • This session is free to attend, but registration is required

Reserve your spot to learn whether the Food Business Incubator Program is the right next step for your food business.

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Where is it happening?

Pellissippi State Community College: Magnolia Avenue Campus, 1610 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, United States

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