Ithaca, New York, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cornell University Regional Economic Development Center (CREA) invites food innovators with early-stage ideas for value-added dairy products to apply to the next group. dairy runwaya free entrepreneurship program focused on early product concepts and customer discovery.
Launched last year in partnership with Tohoku Dairy Food Research Center (NEDFRC)’s program offers prototype development training and one-on-one business coaching, plus a free virtual curriculum.
Food innovators with early-stage ideas for value-added dairy products using New York state milk are invited to apply to Dairy Runway’s next cohort.
“We are very pleased to be able to offer this resource to new york Dairy community. We have already seen dairy entrepreneurs launch innovative companies and make a tangible impact on their communities following the completion of Dairy Runway. ” jen smith, Director of CREA’s Food and Agriculture Startup Program. “Dairy products are the foundation of our state’s economy and rural communities, and introducing new dairy products that meet today’s consumer preferences is key to keeping our sector thriving.”
The five-week Daily Runway course combines self-directed online learning activities with Zoom-based class meetings and one-on-one instructor check-ins. Virtual classes will include discussions with industry experts ranging from creative marketing agencies to established retailers.
Participants who complete the virtual course will advance to the fully funded Kitchen Incubator phase of the program. Cornell University Test product formulations and develop prototypes with support from food processing facilities and technical experts from Cornell Food Science. This technical training is combined with his one-on-one business coaching from Cornell University’s Entrepreneur in Residence.
“We look forward to supporting this third group of dairy innovators by providing them with the entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and training they need to successfully bring their products to market.” said Dr. said. samuel arcaneNEDFRC Director and Associate Professor Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). “Innovation is the key to a thriving dairy industry, so it’s important to: new york Dairy farmers and other food entrepreneurs have the tools they need to take their ideas from concept to reality. ”
was funded by new york state Dairy Products Promotion Order (NYSDPO); The program takes participants through a process to assess the attractiveness, viability, and feasibility of their products before bringing them to market.
Since its launch last year, the Daily Runway program has supported two groups of food entrepreneurs in the early stages of developing a variety of products. From flavored milks to savory yogurts, the range reflects growing consumer interest in new dairy products.
application Towards the end of the next dairy runway cohort June 5, 2024. A dairy innovator offering value-added dairy products. new york or in New England, committed to use. new york-If your products contain milk produced by your company, you are eligible to apply. Up to 10 participants will be selected to participate in the program starting in July.
The program will host three information sessions for interested innovators to learn more about the program’s requirements and benefits.register to Briefing session.
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SOURCE Regional Economic Development Center, Cornell University
