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FOOD INCUBATOR

Giving big ideas the room to grow — from inspiration to commercialization.

Are you looking for a place to grow your food business? The Food Incubator offers shared commercial kitchens and private production spaces to meet the needs of early stage food companies. Members have access to the business incubator program, which provides support for product development, production, business fundamentals, and scaling distribution.

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Since 2019, the Food Incubator has supported close to 125 businesses, with an economic output of approximately $15M, and has been an essential resource for lowering barriers to entry in the food ecosystem.

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Production Facility

A commercial kitchen to create, test, and scale your business
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Flexible hourly or monthly rental spaces

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Convenient online booking

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Specialized food production equipment 

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On-site storage rentals: cold, frozen, and ambient temperatures

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Shipping and receiving areas

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Public health inspected

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Located in North York, ON

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Food Business Incubator

Programming support to learn the fundamentals needed for growth
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Live events led by food industry experts

Online members-only resource library and discussion forum

Mentorship opportunities

WHY JOIN?

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Discover a pathway to sustainable production growth

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Build connections with a community of like-minded and growing food companies

 

Enjoy a flexible and affordable space to accommodate your production needs

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Entrepreneurs in the Food Incubator kitchen

Private
Production Space

Ready to grow into your own space? Our private units give you the room you need.

WHAT WE OFFER

8 commercial kitchens in a range of sizes
 

Refrigerated units available

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Access to meeting rooms

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Food Business Incubator Membership

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Produce on your schedule with flexible access to your private unit

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On-site storage for ingredients and finished products.

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Separate receiving and shipping areas for your growing distribution needs.

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Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs

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Food Business Incubator resources to help you grow.

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BENEFITS

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Meet the Members

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Membership Requirements

   2M product liability insurance 

        Current Product Commercial Liability Insurance

Valid Food Handler Certification 

   Business Incorporation Recommended 

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Meet the Incubator Team

Supported by

City of Toronto
National Research Council Canada
Startup Toronto
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Sponsored by

Sobeys Canada
BMO
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