Cultivating the next generation
of culinary entrepreneurs

Findlay Launch is a unique storefront accelerator program for food-related businesses. Located in the Findlay Market District of Cincinnati, Ohio, this residency-based accelerator gives independent food entrepreneurs real world experience testing their concepts in fully built and equipped storefronts, in a thriving food district. Findlay Launch is designed to help food entrepreneurs find their proof of concept or fail fast while lowering entry costs and risk factors typical for a small start-up food business.

Findlay Launch residents will find a knowledgeable team and industry network providing operations, business, financial, and management support. Residents also receive relocation support including identifying opportunities and space and lease agreement assessments  to help them find a permanent home after the program, enriching local neighborhoods with businesses that bring people together over the connectors of food and shared experiences. 

With an intentional focus on supporting BIPOC, women, and immigrant-owned businesses, Findlay Launch aims to build equity and inclusivity in the food industry by launching diverse, supported, and vetted food businesses.