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Food Prize 2026 is a regional food business competition and industry convening designed to support new and existing food entrepreneurs across Michigan.The event combines a pitch competition, food product showcase, and educational summit, bringing together food business owners, support organizations, funders, and industry partners.
Date:
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Kellogg Arena & Battle Creek Innovation Hub
Spectator Admission: Free and open to the public
Program Overview:
Pitch Competition | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Battle Creek Innovation Hub
Two competitive tracks:
• Food Service (catering, food trucks, restaurants) — Regional
• Food Manufacturing (CPG Food & Beverage) — Statewide
Up to $40,000 in cash awards will be distributed.
Food Business Summit | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Kellogg Arena
Educational forums focused on the operational, regulatory, and financial needs of food businesses.
Make It:
• Commercial kitchen access, incubators, and accelerators
• Regulatory and compliance requirements
Fund It:
• Capital access, including loans, grants, and investment
Sell It:
• Scaling operations
• Co-packers, contract manufacturing, and retail pathways
Food Show:
Participating vendors will showcase and sell products at Kellogg Arena.
Hosts / Co-Hosts
• Small Business Battle Creek
• Kellogg Arena
• Sprout BC
• BC Food Reimagined
• Battle Creek Innovation Hub
• Northern Initiatives
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly St S, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3519, United States
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