The Challenge
Starting a business in the food industry involves significant expenses. These initial costs can be substantial, encompassing a wide range of financial outlays necessary to establish and operate a successful food-related enterprise.
The Approach
Hope & Main gives individuals the opportunity to start their own food business with less financial risk until they can graduate to their own space.
By The Numbers
- Over 450 businesses have launched through Hope & Main since 2014.
- Lauded as in the top 10 percent of incubators in the country.
- Hope and Main provides over 6,600 square feet of space.
- Over 60,000 meals distributed since March 2020 by the Nourish Our Neighbor program.
Sustain and Create Markets for RI Food and Beverage Products
To create an accessible space for entrepreneurs in Rhode Island.
Program Description
Hope & Main impacts food markets in Rhode Island by making it more diverse and equitable. They do this by providing space and equipment that is often not accessible to everyone. They also help these start-up businesses gain their licenses and permits and teach them about regulation and food safety.
Future Plans
Hope & Main plans to expand in 2025 to Providence so more individuals can participate in their incubator program.