BD:food strEATS - street food accelerator
@theleapbd
we are seeking out the most exciting street food talent in bradford district to provide an opportunity for passionate foodies to start up and test trade your street food idea.
Bradford is known nationwide for its great food. The BD Food StrEATS accelerator brings together the expertise of the voluntary, business and cultural sectors to help more people from all walks of life share their passion for food and drink and make it normal to enjoy good food on the streets of Bradford.
criteria and eligibility
The programme will provide support for 20 new street food start-ups with training and mentoring to help develop your plans. The 10 most promising ideas will receive £450 towards the costs of test trading together with other street food start-ups, at a major street food, arts and culture event to be held on Saturday 22nd February at the Connaught Rooms, Manningham Lane, Bradford.
• Expert mentorship & business training to help you start up
• A toolkit and webinars to guide you in starting up your street food enterprise
• Funding of £450 to develop and grow your idea
• Networking with like-minded food entrepreneurs
who can apply?
• You must be willing to ‘give it a go’ at a test trading market stall
• You are passionate and motivated with an idea for a food or drinks for profit business or social enterprise
• You are committed to working with us at pace to accelerate your food enterprise from idea to test trading.
• You are committed to making a positive difference in Bradford
• You are willing to participate in training and support to ensure you can start-up well. Training, support and mentoring will be available in person and through on-line tools and webinars to suit your learning needs and provide flexibility around your other commitments.
• You must be available to test trade your street food on 22nd February.
how to apply
You will need to complete an application form to join the accelerator programme. Your application will be assessed and decisions about which ideas will get support will be made by a panel of individuals with expertise in enterprise and food businesses.
Visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD_strEATs
Deadline: Wednesday 15th January 2025, 12 Noon
Contact: Call 0333 335 04 03 or email info@intouchfoundation.co.uk