Here is a list of upcoming events hosted by the Chesapeake Ag. Innovation Center. We are excited to invite you to participate and join us.
About the Course: Operating a successful business starts with knowing your clients: who they are, where they live, where they shop, and more. How can you both identify these customers and successfully connect with them? During this one-hour course, you’ll learn how to segment your...
About the Course: Small businesses can struggle with profitability for a number of reasons. Even if your business doesn’t make a lot of money early on, the goal should eventually be to sustain operations and earn a profit. In this course, we will learn how...
About the Course: Small business owners often face stress in the operation of the business and the effect it can have on their health. We will work to teach techniques to help reduce stress and provide tools to effectively manage your business. Click here to...
CAIC wants to help you get the funding that you need to grow your business! Each spring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opens up applications for its Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, which can be an invaluable resource for people looking to introduce their products to new...
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.
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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