Ireland’s leading food and beverage accelerator programme is powered by the combined expertise of three state agencies: Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc.
Since 2012, Food Works has been the catalyst for Ireland’s most ambitious food entrepreneurs, transforming early-stage companies into investment-ready businesses with global ambitions.
Food Works seeks high-potential, innovative, scalable, export-driven food and drink start-ups for its next cohort. The application process is competitive, with one intake annually.
Recruitment for the 2027 Programme opens Autumn 2026. Companies must be registered with the CRO within the last four years.
FEATURES & BENEFITS OF FOOD WORKS
The Food Works programme delivers a comprehensive suite of supports designed to transform your business across every critical dimension. Through the combined expertise of three state agencies, you’ll gain access to resources typically reserved for much larger organisations.
Based on your company’s specific needs and requirements, Food Works develops a bespoke plan of one-to-one business advisor support. Each company has a monthly meeting with a lead business advisor to support business plan development.
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