Announcing our newest alumni

Logos of brands who participated in the Spring 2026 Takeoff cohort.

Can’t wait to meet you

Check out upcoming events the Target Accelerators team is heading to.

Target Accelerator team members at Expo West 2026.

We’re expanding access to retail education

Take your emerging CPG business to the next level with curated education, industry‑leading resources and connections to some of the brightest minds in the business.

Get inspired by fellow founders.

Retail education at your fingertips

Learn about everything an emerging business needs to succeed, from high‑level brand marketing strategies to nitty‑gritty financial foundations.

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Food & Beverage founders

Bring your brand to Target HQ

Join us for the Food & Beverage Brand Discovery Day on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Complete the Supplier Intake Form by June 5 for the opportunity to connect with Target buyers, participate in panels, sample showcase and more.

Complete Intake Form to Apply

Join the network fueling our founders.

We team up with organizations that share our mission to bring critical tools and resources to emerging CPG founders across our product categories. Sound like you? Let's talk.

Partner with us

Powered by the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago, The Hatchery provides space, mentorship, kitchens and community for emerging food and beverage entrepreneurs.

The MBBA equips Black entrepreneurs with the networks and tools they need to thrive and lead in their communities—creating a stronger, more inclusive economy across Michigan.

Scale your brand and prepare for mass retail shelves with free resources

Retail key terms

Learn everyday retail key terms you can start using.

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Packaging for mass retail: Retail packaging tips to set your product apart

Thinking about packaging your products for mass retail? Learn about how to set yourself up for success with these top tips and resources.

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Getting to know your customers: Effective tips for collecting, understanding and applying customer insights

Customer acquisition is at the heart of any business as the unlock to grab attention, spark interest and convert customer curiosity into lasting connections and success for your brand. Score our expert Target tips.

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Meet innovative entrepreneurs like you

Jamila Wright, Brooklyn Tea | @brooklyntea

Sabeena Ladha, Deux | @eatdeux

My experience with the Target Accelerator was transformative. My husband and I affectionately refer to the program as “small business college” because we learned such a massive amount of information about the world of CPG. From defining industry terms to understanding what buyers need, we felt more prepared for scaling our company than ever before. Jamila Wright, Brooklyn TeaTarget Takeoff Food and Beverage 2023

The Target Accelerators program gave me all of the tools, insights, and knowledge to grow to over 3,000 retail doors within a year of finishing the program! Lisa Mastela, Bumpin’ Blends2023 Target Takeoff Food & Beverage

There were just so many learnings, so many incredible opportunities, so many great connections that really you can’t get anywhere else. Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-founder and CEO, GoldeTarget Takeoff Beauty Alumni

The program was beautifully curated, insightful, challenging and life-changing! All sessions were thoughtfully prepared and provided the tools and info needed to increase our retail knowledge Samantha CEO/Founder of New Breed Meats Forward Founders 2

The classes were  well‑structured, insightful, and highly relevant for businesses looking to strengthen their retail and supply chain operations. The real‑world examples and clear explanations made complex topics more accessible. Bacary Diatta, Kassumay, LLCLearning Center

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