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Real California Milk Excelerator

Applications for OUR 2024 program will open this spring!

Thanks for your interest in the 2024 Real California Milk Excelerator! Share your info here 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. 
3 months
8 startups
World-Class Mentorship
4x $30K Prizes
1x $100K Grand Prize
This year's theme

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

We're seeking anyone building innovative products that leverage the existing benefits of dairy to promote health, wellness and general well-being. Including, but not limited to: better-for-you formulations, digestive health, cognitive function, functional ingredients, hydration, portion control, self-care, and anything in between, made with at least 50% dairy.

Real California Milk Excelerator Health and Wellness

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
  • Have less than $1M domestic lifetime sales
  • Can commit to conducting business within the state of California and producing their product within California with Real California Milk
  • Willing to feature the Real California Milk seal on their product

FINALISTS 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

Real California Milk Excelerator Program Timeline

real california milk Excelerator alumni

Have questions? Email us at RealCaliforniaMilk@venturefuel.net

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