The North Carolina Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) will be hosting an Entrepreneurial Bootcamp on Feb 3-4, 2026, in Kannapolis.

The bootcamp is an intensive, two-day program designed to fast-track the commercialization of food/beverage products. The program will include: innovation/strategic thinking, mastering formulation, smart sourcing/pricing, food safety/compliance, and scaling/growth.  Although not geared specifically toward milk products, if you have a dairy-based beverage or food product you want to explore more, this opportunity is certainly open to you!

Registration:

Space is limited; once capacity is reached there will be a waiting list.

Early Bird Registration (by December 9) - $150

General Registration - $200

Student Registration - $100

Registration closes on January 9

Background: The Entrepreneurial Bootcamp program 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.

Check out the story about the partnership between the NCFIL and NC Howling Cow - A Peachy Partnership.