Applications are now open for the Food and Beverage Accelerator, a 5-month intensive program designed to support high-growth consumer packaged goods ventures that are ready to scale operations and secure new distribution channels.
This accelerator is built around a founder-first philosophy. The program recognises that strong, committed founders are at the heart of every successful venture. As such, it is specifically designed for founders who are open to learning, willing to be challenged, and fully dedicated to navigating the complexities of the CPG landscape.
About the Program
The Food and Beverage Accelerator supports ventures operating in the consumer packaged goods space with a strong focus on growth, scalability, and market expansion. Over five months, selected founders will engage in structured learning, mentorship, and accountability-driven sessions aimed at building sustainable and impactful businesses.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Food and Beverage Accelerator, applicants must meet the following requirements.
Ventures must have launched their product in the market with a minimum of 10 points of sale.
Founders must be working full-time on the business and be able to commit fully to the five-month YSpace programming.
Eligible ventures should have been active for over one year with a Monthly Recurring Revenue of at least $5,000 over the past six months, or an Annual Recurring Revenue of $100,000 or more.
For ventures that are less than one year old, applications will be assessed based on monthly recurring revenue and demonstrated growth.
Applicants should be focused on growth and scaling to achieve high impact and be led by founders who are driven, coachable, growth-oriented, and collaborative
Program Benefits
Participants in the accelerator will gain access to a robust support system and practical growth tools, including weekly workshops that connect founders with experienced CPG entrepreneurs, industry experts, and advisors, helping them expand their professional network.
Founders will also experience leadership development through expert-led sessions, one-on-one mentoring, and monthly CEO Fireside Chats designed to challenge thinking and sharpen decision-making.
The program emphasizes growth frameworks, enabling founders to refine their growth playbooks with continuous feedback from mentors, advisors, and peer founders through bi-weekly peer sessions.
In addition, the accelerator is milestone-driven, helping ventures set clear, measurable goals and remain accountable through bi-weekly mentoring sessions with industry professionals.
