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Real California Milk Excelerator

2025 Applications OPENING MID-JUNE


Thanks for your interest in the 2025 Real California Milk Excelerator! Share your info to stay up to date on this year’s program.  

Interested in learning more or speaking with someone directly?
Feel free to reach us at RealCaliforniaMilk@venturefuel.net. 

9 weeks
8 startups
World-Class Mentorship
4x $50K Prizes
This year's theme

OPEN INNOVATION

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We’re seeking innovative products and platforms made with at least 50% real dairy and positioned to commercialize and scale using the Real California Milk seal. While we’re open to a wide range of concepts, we’re particularly interested in those tapping into high-growth areas such as: 

  • GLP-1 friendly  
  • Gut health
  • High-protein
  • Lactose-free
  • Reduced sugar

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Startups
Entrepreneurs
Students
Chefs
Dairy Families
Processors

Our program is for individuals or companies interested in leveraging the power of California dairy and:

  • Are creating any product made with at least 50% real dairy
  • Are already or can commit to conducting business within the state of California and producing their product in California with Real California Milk
  • Are already or are interested in featuring the Real California Milk seal on their product

PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO:

Dairy-industry specific mentors, investors, and buyers
$270K in Non-Dilutive Capital
California Milk Advisory Board's specialized network

PROGRAM TIMELINE

 
June 16, 2025   Applications Open
July 11, 2025   Applications Close
August 11- September 12, 2025   Cohort Selection & Notification
September 29 - December 8, 2025   Accelerator Program
December 8, 2025   Final Pitch Event in Napa

PROGRAM TIMELINE

June 16, 2025
Applications Open
 
July 11, 2025
Applications Close
 
August 11 to September 12, 2025
Cohort Selection & Notification
 
September 29 to December 8, 2025
Accelerator Program
 
December 8, 2025
Final Pitch Event in Napa

real california milk Excelerator alumni

Have questions? Email us at RealCaliforniaMilk@venturefuel.net

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