FFI Fellows Program

Supports food-focused entrepreneurs through the process of building an investible business model which includes a financing strategy unique to your business, to grow and scale.

This national program serves Food, Beverage, Technologies, Value-Added Agriculture, and Processing businesses.

Application Deadline: May 14, 2026

Apply For The Fellows Program

What is the FFI Fellows Program?

In the FFI Fellows Program, you will work with an expert coach and peers with experience in your type of food business. This program is FREE and open to any food-focused entrepreneur in the United States.

Each cohort cycle lasts 4 months, kicking off with FFI’s foundational food business finance course and ending with your investor pitch. During the program, your learning will be provided through regular virtual meetings with your cohort and 1-on-1 with your coach, on all key areas of your business:

• Sales

• Operations

• Accounting

• Finance

• Food Safety

• Marketing & Branding

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