Cultivator

Cultivator Program

Program Type: Food Accelerator Program

Geographic Scope: Maine-based food & beverage companies

Focus Areas: Food, beverage, and agriculture companies at various stages of growth

Program Overview

One of MCE's flagship Food Accelerator Programs (since 2018) designed for food & beverage companies looking to scale and expand market distribution. MCE has supported over 80 Maine food & beverage companies through this program.

Key Features

• Expert Guidance: Industry leaders in grocery, retail, e-commerce, and foodservice sectors
• Program Managers: Managed by Program Managers with 20+ years of real-life food industry experience
• Mentor Network: Access to over 90 food industry experts and 300+ business area experts via MCE Maine Mentor Network
• Industry Data & Resources: Access to SPINS' Satori and Nielsen syndicated data for specialty, natural, conventional grocery, and big box stores
• Workshops & Webinars: Tactical workshops, webinars, and business roundtables designed on real-time needs
• Partnerships & Connections: Access to industry associations and state organizations for additional support and funding opportunities
• Maine Food Producers Showcase: Bi-annual showcase (fall of even years) for networking and market development

Eligibility

• Headquartered or have production in Maine
• Food, beverage, or agriculture companies
• At various stages: startup, scaling up, or expanding market distribution

Contact

Program Managers:
• Janine Bisaillon-Cary
• Naomi Neville
• Emily Lane, Seafood & Aquaculture Specialist

Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
P.O. Box 8628
Portland, Maine 04104
mced.biz