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The KIC Catalyst Entrepreneurship Program is an entrepreneurship class for food-centric businesses in the startup phase.
The program will take place every Monday night for 16 weeks, starting Monday, March 9, 2026 through June 22nd, 2026. It will incorporate all the same information from LAUNCH's core 10-week program, plus additional food-specific training topics and hands-on experience in the kitchen.
In addition to the class, participants will receive a food credit from the KIC's food distributor (Gordon Food Services), free credit hours towards kitchen access at the KIC, an introduction to food industry experts, post-class business coaching and support, and much more.
The program fee is only $500 for the entire 16-week journey, due upon acceptance.
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Topics covered in the 16-week program include:
Time Management, Business validation, Marketing & Branding, Legal Structures, Insurance, Operations, Distribution, Small Business Finance, Taxes & Bookkeeping, Business Pitch, Food Safety and Safe Serve Certification, Business Planning, Financial Planning for Food Businesses, Banking and Credit Improvement, Food Costing and Budgeting, Contracts and Legal Information, and others.
⚠️ Remember, attendance is key! If you attend all sessions, you'll receive the Gordon Services food credit. Missing more than two sessions will result in the forfeiture of this valuable perk and may affect continued enrollment in the program.
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📝 Apply now, and our dedicated LAUNCH/KIC team will be in touch with you soon. Thank you for your interest. Let's ignite your food startup success together!