Blueberry Boost Accelerator

About

The Blueberry Boost Accelerator, organized by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and VentureFuel, invites emerging food startups to apply for a nine-week program designed to fast-track growth through expert mentorship and commercialization support, culminating in a chance to win significant cash prizes at The Blueberry Convention.

Benefits

• Nine-week hybrid accelerator program
• Expert mentorship from industry leaders
• Tailored commercialization support
• Professional brand assets like video commercials and sales materials
• Media exposure and connections with buyers, investors, and innovation leaders
• Opportunity to showcase products at The Blueberry Convention with a chance to win $20,000 for the grand prize and $10,000 for the runner-up

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an emerging food startup with a safe, working product prototype reviewed under USDA oversight
• Products must prominently feature blueberries as an ingredient
• Open to early-stage, revenue-generating companies