Programs

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OUR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

LAUNCH & GROW YOUR BRAND IN THE US

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

ACCELERATING FOOD INNOVATION.

BUILDING GLOBAL CONNECTIONS.

KitchenTown's Accelerator Program is a proven platform for helping emerging food and beverage companies successfully enter and scale within the U.S. market. Designed in partnership with leading economic development organizations, governments, corporations, and industry stakeholders, the program serves as a bridge between innovative entrepreneurs and the resources, expertise, and networks needed to drive commercial success.

WHY SPONSOR

WHY SPONSOR AN ACCELERATOR PROGRAM?

Food innovation does not happen in isolation. It requires access to markets, customers, mentors, investors, and industry expertise.

By sponsoring a KitchenTown accelerator, organizations can play a direct role in shaping the future of food while creating meaningful economic, strategic, and industry impact.

SPONSORS GAIN A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Support the growth of high-potential startups and emerging brands
Foster international trade and market expansion
Identify new technologies, ingredients, and business models
Build relationships with entrepreneurs and future industry leaders
Strengthen innovation ecosystems and economic development initiatives
Position their organization as a leader in food innovation

Our approach

A PROVEN MODEL FOR MARKET ENTRY AND COMMERCIALIZATION

KitchenTown combines over a decade of experience supporting food startups, multinational corporations, and international organizations with a hands on approach to commercialization.

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Market entry strategy development
Consumer insights and validation
Product development and commercialization support
Expert mentorship from industry leaders
Retail, distribution, and foodservice education

The result is a program that helps companies move beyond theory and make tangible progress toward commercial growth.

Exhibit A

FOOD FRONTIERS

We created the JstarX Food Frontiers USA Program in partnership with JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), a government organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and overseas markets.  

Through the Food Frontiers Program, we helped ten Japanese food startups successfully enter and grow in the US market through strategic guidance, expansion support, and connections to key industry leaders and decision-makers.

150+

Mentorship hours

500+

Consumers sampled

50+

Industry relationships

100%

Report stronger market fit

6

Companies launching in 2025

14

Workshops on strategy & ops

WHO WE PARTNER WITH

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Economic development organizations, trade agencies, export promotion groups, and regional innovation initiatives seeking to accelerate entrepreneurship and international business growth.

CORPORATIONS

Food and beverage manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, and venture groups looking to engage with emerging innovation and identify future growth opportunities.