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A Program For Every Stage Of Business Growth

Whether you’re just starting your agribusiness journey or looking to scale, there’s a CAIC program that’s perfect for you.

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Producers Startup Program

Ready to take the first step toward your agribusiness goals? Start here. From doing effective market research to formally establishing your company, you’ll build a foundation for success through our free Producers Startup Program.

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DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS

What if you could transform your ideas and commodities into new, commercially viable products? Learn how and explore opportunities during our free six-week, immersive workshop: From Ideas to Profits: Developing Successful Value-Added Products.

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Emerging business program

How can you prepare to scale your company at a time when its risk of failure is highest? Learn how in our Emerging Program. Combining classroom training and one-on-one consulting, it will help you implement the systems and structures you’ll need to thrive, while avoiding common pitfalls.
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Producers Growth Program

Are you ready to scale your company? Take your agribusiness to new heights with the Producers Growth Program. Through one-on-one advising, classes taught by subject matter experts, and hands-on assignments, you’ll develop and execute an effective scaling strategy.

MINI-GRANTs

Mini-Grants up to $5,000 are available for:
– Market Research and Validation of Target Market
– Customer Acquisition
– Product Development Initiatives
– Food Safety Classes
Eligibility
Value-added producers and companies with traction ($20,000 or more in yearly revenue) in Maryland and Delaware are eligible to apply for Mini-Grants. Participants may apply once for each of the categories. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a unique and differentiated product or service that incorporates an aspect of innovation or technology in its production, processing, distribution, or other element of the food supply system.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Award decisions will be made and funds will be available no later than three weeks following the receipt of a completed application.
Application Process
Applicants must submit Mini-Grant proposals by filling out the form at this link. Copy(ies) of quote(s), proposal(s), estimate(s), or any other supporting documents.

MINI GRANT APPLICATION

ACCESS TO SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SMES)

CAIC offers access to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can offer authoritative advice based on their deep knowledge and experience in a specific area. See the ADVISORS page of this Web site to learn more about the SMEs who are available to CAIC participants.

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