APPLY: Deadline Aug. 24 Venture Central Food & Beverage Accelerator

Venture Central Food & Beverage Accelerator

October 2026 - May 2026

The accelerator is a new two-year program supported by GO Virginia Region 9 and the participating localities. Our first cohort of 8–10 food and beverage companies will run October 2026 through May 2027, with hands-on coaching, workshops, and connections to experts and capital — all at no cost to participants.

Who's a fit:

Packaged food or beverage businesses (non-alcoholic)

Roughly $100K+ in annual revenue, or a clear path to it

Located in one of our six participating localities: Charlottesville City, Albemarle, Fauquier, Madison, Nelson, or Orange

Applications close August 24th.

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