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CAIC Value-Added Producers Unveiled

The Chesapeake Agriculture Innovation Center had an exciting month in March.

 

We hosted our first Value-Added Producers Unveiled event at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Eight of our Business Growth Program participants had an opportunity to share their scaling plans with the 46 attendees.

 

We were honored to have Secretary of Agriculture, Kevin Atticks deliver remarks, and we also had a wonderful keynote presentation by Kim Bryden, founder and CEO of Cureate.

 

Soon, we will release a highlight video of the event on our website.

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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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