Initi-8 Programme

Propelling Food Tech Start-Ups on the Fast-Track for Growth

Providing specialised support for Food Tech start-ups, Creative Eateries and KK Fund jointly launch the Initi-8 Programme, designed to propel Food Tech start-ups on the fast track for growth. Providing commercial insights and specialized support, the 6-months co-building programme aims to enrich start-ups in their growth phases for long-term impact.

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OUR UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION

1. Fast-track to a commercially scalable product

  • Work within a commercially operational ISO22000 and Halal-certified SFA-approved Manufacturing kitchen to develop your product.

  • Consult with well-versed culinary expertise to enhance your offerings for the consumers of today.

 

2. Receive comprehensive Go-to-Market Assistance

  • Gain access to partners for successful Product Rollout such as online sales channels, distributors, and delivery partners.

  • Gain access to advantageous supplier relationships and leverage on existing capabilities to give your start-up an edge.

3. Navigate critical licensing conditions

  • Receive consultation on extensive licensing, regulatory and food safety conditions.

  • Tap on digital solutions to overcome regulatory hurdles.

  • Ready your product for growth beyond the Singapore market with curated guidance for export-ready product design.

 

4. Mentorship

  • Advisory across fundraising, business operations, scaling growth and solutions development.

  • Pitch training for Investments, Fundraising and Business Expansion.

 

5. Business Matching and Access to Funding

  • Gain Access to an extensive Business Development and Venture Capital network across Southeast Asia and North Asia.

  • Consultation on Business Matching with Corporates.

  • Application opportunities for priority Singapore Visa issuance via Startup EntrePass for foreign applicants.

  • Tap on the SGD50,000 Startup Founder Grant through KK Fund’s Accredited Mentor Partner (AMP) status with Enterprise Singapore.

 

Nature of programme: 6-months co-building programme

Criteria: Pre-proof-of-Concept Start-ups may apply