PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Batter & Bloom addresses food accessibility gaps in communities while empowering the next generation of food entrepreneurs. Through our place-based retail destination, we provide consistent access to fresh, culturally relevant food and create a training ground where emerging culinary talent gains hands-on education, real retail experience, and mentorship to build sustainable businesses. When communities have dignified food access and entrepreneurs have the resources to succeed, we create lasting economic impact — transforming neighborhoods one bloom at a time.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR?
Batter & Bloom Food retail incubator supports early-stage and growing food entrepreneurs who want to test, refine, and expand their business through mentorship, community connections, and a retail pop-up experience.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Mentorship: Guidance from chefs, food business owners, and community entrepreneurs.
Retail Experience: Hands-on pop-up storefront experience inside POLARIS.
Business Development: Support with marketing, branding, finance, packaging, and growth planning.
Community Connections: Access to partners, suppliers, and customers in the Birmingham food ecosystem.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Commitment to growth and the ability to follow through on goals.
Openness to mentorship and feedback.
A compelling food concept with potential for scalability.
Alignment with the program’s mission to support local food, innovation, and community impact.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
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