Ireland’s food and drink start-up accelerator programme

You may be eligible if:

• You are early-stage food and drink companies that aim to scale globally. The aim of the programme is to get these companies investment ready.

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions 

• Workshops

• Access to industry experts

• Customised support from business advisors

• Facilitated peer-to-peer learning

• Network opportunities across the industry

• Access to the Bord Bia Market Intelligence Centre, Enterprise Ireland Market Research Centre and Teagasc Research and Development centres

• Investor-ready business plan that’s focused on scaling internationally. 

• Finale pitch to real investors 

*Food Works can only accept applications from companies who have registered with the CRO within the last four years. 

Companies must be less than four years old to apply for Food Works. In addition, the process short lists and selects applicants on the basis of innovation, viability to scale, potential to export and strength of team. 

Participation in the Food Works programme costs €3,000 (VAT exempt). This fee is invoiced in two instalments at the beginning and middle of the programme.