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 -