Who is eligible for Food Academy Programme?

Early Stage · Focus: food, retail, Ireland-wide · Location: IE · Region: IE

What do I need to apply?

Early Stage Startup, Early Stage, food, retail, Ireland-wide

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Food Academy Programme

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infoAbout this program

National development programme for small Irish food businesses, delivered through the Local Enterprise Offices with retail and food-sector partners. It helps emerging food producers build capability, meet buyer requirements and prepare for market; the 2026 application round closed 17 April.

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Review Food Academy Programme eligibility (Early Stage; focus: food, retail, Ireland-wide).
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Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.
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Submit via https://www.localenterprise.ie/discover-business-supports/training-and-mentoring/foodsupports/food-academy-programme.html.
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Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.