FOOD FUNDED East 2026 Entrepreneurship & Investor Fair

​Food entrepreneurs and investors convene for educational workshops and live investment presentations to catalyze funding for food ventures.

​FOOD FUNDED East 2026 brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and food system changemakers to strengthen our region’s good food economy - a gathering for everyone shaping a more just and resilient food future.

​Our theme this year, Built On Purpose, explores how to build and fund businesses with a mission that can weather any storm, while expanding access to capital for underrepresented founders.

​The event will include an inspiring keynote; practical panel discussions; and plenty of opportunities to eat, meet, mingle, and build community together.

​The highlight of the day will be the Entrepreneur Showcase. FOOD FUNDED East will feature a broad range of businesses in the local food sector as well as a variety of funding options.

​What Makes FOOD FUNDED East Unique

​This event celebrates the diversity of the NYC foodshed - rich in the people, cultures, and products that make our region so dynamic. Whether you’re building a business, backing one, or strengthening the local food ecosystem, this gathering is where ideas meet opportunity.

​Who Should Attend

​Food & Farm Entrepreneurs: At any stage, across all parts of the food chain - from soil to shelf.

​Impact Investors: Individuals and institutions funding a healthy, equitable, and sustainable food future.

​Ecosystem Builders & Connectors: Advisors, policymakers, and advocates who know that collaboration fuels change.

​More information about the speakers and program can be found on the event website as they become available.

​Don’t miss your chance to be part of this powerful day of learning, networking, and deal-making. Register today and help build the resilient food system our region deserves.

​We look forward to seeing you there!

​SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING PARTNERS -