We provide comprehensive assistance to new and established food entrepreneurs, promoting sustainable economic development.
The Cornell Food Venture Center (CFVC) helps food businesses large and small introduce new food products into the marketplace. We provide product safety evaluation, process development, and guidance in local, state and federal regulatory compliance. We also provide educational materials, workshops, training programs, and referrals for business assistance, local suppliers and service providers.
Located in Geneva, NY at the Cornell AgriTech campus, the CFVC is strategically located in close proximity to world-class food and agricultural science facilities and experts. Geneva is also home to the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park, an incubator space for small food and agricultural businesses, and the Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture connecting food entrepreneurs to all aspects of business development in NYS.
NOTE: Cornell Food Venture Center will be closed for the holidays between December 24th, 2024 and January 2nd, 2025 for the University's Holiday Recess. The last day we will accept samples this year will be December 23rd.
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Through the center, entrepreneurs have access, for a fee, to additional established Cornell AgriTech facilities.