

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NCFIL Entrepreneur Bootcamp
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Prepare a plant-based food or beverage product for market launch with key information and hands-on support in the  entrepreneurial journey.About this EventJoin the NCFIL Entrepreneur Bootcamp on February 3-4, 2026, for an intensive, two-day program designed to fast-track the commercialization of your plant-based food or beverage product. Held at the NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL), this hands-on experience equips you with the essential knowledge, best practices and industry network to successfully move from concept to market. Don't miss this opportunity to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial success!The Bootcamp is focused on providing actionable insights and best practices from industry experts. Key topics covered include:Mastering Formulation: Learn best practices for commercial formula creation, optimizing processes and effectively working with co-manufacturers.Smart Sourcing &amp; Pricing: Strategies for effective ingredient sourcing and pricing to maintain quality and profitability.Food Safety &amp; Compliance: Best practices for food safety protocols, how to avoid food safety issues in your product design and key considerations for shelf-life testing.Scaling &amp; Growth: Essential guidance on how to smoothly and efficiently scale-up as you grow your business.Strategic Thinking: How to ask better questions and leverage consumer trends to position your product for success.Budding entrepreneurs graduate from the Bootcamp well-prepared to pursue next steps in their journey, equipped with the knowledge to utilize North Carolina’s extensive resources for business mentorship, formal programs and peer-to-peer communities.This is a must-attend event for any entrepreneur serious about bringing a successful plant-based food or beverage product to market.Register soon — space is limited. Once capacity is reached, a waitlist will open. Registration closes January 9, 2026.**$50 discount for early bird registration prior to December 19, 2025. **Contact info@ncfil.org with questions.Find parking information and accommodation options in the NCFIL Visitor's Guide.---------------------The NCFIL Entrepreneur Bootcamp is sponsored by the Walters Family Foundation. The Walters Family Foundation seeks to strengthen communities through conserving the natural environment, celebrating arts and culture, advancing economic vitality and empowering individuals to reach their full potential through innovative learning initiatives.Tuesday, February 3🕑: 08:30 AMRegistration Opens🕑: 09:00 AMWelcome and Introductions🕑: 09:30 AMEntrepreneur 2-minute Presentations🕑: 11:15 AMKeynote Speaker🕑: 12:00 PMLunch with Work Groups + Guided Discussion🕑: 01:00 PMNCFIL Tour🕑: 03:30 PMBest Practices for Food Safety Protocols🕑: 04:30 PMHow to Avoid Food Safety Issues in Your Product Design🕑: 05:30 PMDinner + How to Scale Up Smoothly🕑: 07:00 PMNetworking (Optional)Wednesday, February 4🕑: 08:00 AMBreakfast🕑: 08:30 AMKeynote - Food Formulations and Ingredients🕑: 10:45 AMWorking with Co-Manufacturers 101🕑: 12:00 PMLunch + Group Discussion🕑: 12:45 PMBusiness Resources Panel Discussion🕑: 01:30 PMCreating Adjacent Products through Product Development🕑: 03:00 PMGuided Small Group Discussions for Next Steps🕑: 05:00 PMWrap Up
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/ncfil-entrepreneur-bootcamp/100001963621826743
- **Event Categories**: business, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: 150 N Research Campus Dr
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 100, max: 200, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kannapolis
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 150 N Research Campus Dr
- **lat**: 35.4998411
- **long**: -80.6234301
- **full address**: 150 N Research Campus Dr, 150 North Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) (https://allevents.in/org/nc-food-innovation-lab-ncfil/19127540)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 150 N Research Campus Dr, 150 North Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 100 up to 200 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, art
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 8 hours 30 minutes
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** 150 N Research Campus Dr
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NCFIL Entrepreneur Bootcamp ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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