Food Business Incubator Program

We're thrilled that you're interested in joining our Incubator Program—we want to learn more about you and your business dreams! Before completing this application, please review the information on our website, particularly the FAQ section.

This application is all about getting to know you and your business. There are no right or wrong answers here. We want to understand who you are and what makes your business aspirations uniquely yours. We're here to support you every step of the way, so take your time and be yourself.

Please email torrie@realgoodfoundation.org with any questions.

Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Street Address*

City*

State/Region*

Postal Code*

Demographic Information

Eligible businesses must be owned by those from an underserved or marginalized group including those living or doing business in high-poverty zip codes, BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA, immigrants, or veterans. The questions below will help us identify eligibility and be used for grant reporting.

How do you describe your gender?*

Do you identify as LGBTQIA?*

Are you a veteran? *

Are you an immigrant?*

Personal Information

What is your professional background? Include any business background or courses that you've taken. *

Please note that this program requires that you have a basic understanding of business basics through either a workshop, class, or experience.

What inspired you to begin your food business?*

Why are you a good candidate for this program right now?*

Consider the personal and professional supports that you have in place that will help make you successful.

Please provide a resume or CV describing your work or professional experience.

This is not required, but will help us better understand your experience.

Program Commitment*

Please review the time and financial commitment outlined in our FAQs. Are you able to make the necessary commitment to this program and begin in-person classes on 2/18?

Yes

Personal Reference Name*

Please provide the name of a personal reference who can speak to why you're a strong candidate for this program. We will contact this person if we have additional questions.

Personal Reference Phone*

Please provide a phone number where we can reach your personal reference if we have questions.

Professional Reference Name*

Please provide the name of a professional reference who can speak to your professional work style and experience. Examples include: colleague, supervisor, or mentor. We will contact this person if we have additional questions.

Professional Reference Phone*

Please provide a phone number where we can reach your professional reference if we have any questions.

Business Information

Business Name*

Your Business's Website Address

This field is not required.

Social Media Accounts

Please share any social media accounts where you share information about your business. This field is not required.

Describe your business in 2-3 sentences. *

What is your ultimate dream or vision for your food-related business?*

Please consider: business model, sales channel(s), location. Be sure to address how you want this business to support you and your family. For example, do you want this business to be your primary source of income?

Annual Business Sales*

Which best describes your business sales over the last year?

What is a goal you’d like to achieve through this program this year?*

Consider: revenue goals, sales channels, product development, formalization of the business, sustainable revenue, etc.

What is the hardest part of running your business?*

What is your favorite part of running your business?*

Who are your customer(s) and how are you building a relationship with them?*

What makes your product or business unique? *

What value are you bringing to your customer, the market, and the community? What sets you apart?

How did you hear about the Incubator Program? *