Ready to turn your recipe into reality?
Concept to Market Sprint is an online course designed to help you kickstart your business idea.
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This program serves as a roadmap toward a successful product launch, guiding you every step of the way.
The next Concept to Market Sprint starts in September 2026. Sign up for the Venturepark Growth Hub (free!) and head to the "Webinars" section to register.
The Concept to Market Sprint will help you fast-track your launch while avoiding costly mistakes and pitfalls. Before you go all-in, validate your idea, develop your product, and grow with our tools and resources.
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Our program has supported the development of over 300 food products. Join the next wave of food innovators hitting store shelves.
Concept to Market Sprint Program
What does the program offer?
5 Online
Sessions
Weekly mini projects
Interactive group
discussions
Curated resources and tools
What You'll Learn
Market research
and product development
Food industry regulations and certifications
Labelling and product claims
Food safety and shelf-life testing
Packaging and production scaleup
Pricing, distribution, and retailer communication
Why Join?
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Learn what you need to know to make your food product a success
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Get to market faster while avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls
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Gain access to our tools and resources to help you grow
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Alumni
Cathy Philipow, founder of Snackingtons:
"The Concept to Market Sprint program gave me the knowledge, encouragement and confidence to know that I was on the right track with my business. I am proud to say that we are now in the expansion phase of our business."
Marlis Bens
Head of Resource Development
Marlis has over 20 years experience leading product development and regulatory affairs within Canadian grocery retailers and large scale food manufacturing. As part of the Venturepark team she has guided over 200 aspiring and early stage food founders through the Concept to Market Sprint program.
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