Food & Beverage Bootcamp

An Accelerated 8-Week Hybrid Program to Get Your Product to Market

Welcome to the Yukonstruct Food & Beverage Bootcamp — where culinary passion meets business know-how. This 8-week hybrid program is built for early-stage food and beverage entrepreneurs who are ready to take their product from kitchen to customer.

Our goal is simple: by the time you graduate, you’ll be selling — at the market, in stores, or through e-commerce. You’ll build essential business skills, get hands-on training in agro-food processing, and join a community of 90 entrepreneurs across 10 cohorts who’ve done exactly that.

Testimonials:

“Because of the combination of mentorship, support, education, guest speakers and the cohort itself, I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to explore a business idea but has no idea where to start!” ~Taylor

“We learned key aspects of structuring a high-growth startup, we gained insights into financing, legal, marketing and sales considerations, and most importantly, we’ve used what we’ve learned to validate our idea.” ~Scott

Program Overview:

  • Duration: May 20th – July 15th (dates subject to change)
  • Format: Hybrid – a mix of in-person and online sessions designed to fit your life
  • Focus: Consumer packaged goods (CPG) ventures ready to scale
  • Support: Expert mentorship, customized workshops, and access to a network of industry professionals and like-minded entrepreneurs

Who Should Apply?

  • Are 0-3 years into their business
  • Want to get their products into wholesale, grocery stores, convenience stores, or e-commerce
  • Are working toward export-ready food and beverage products
  • Are growth-oriented, collaborative, and coachable
  • Can commit at least 8 hours per week, including work outside of sessions

Session Structure

  • Introductory Sessions: In-person
  • Wednesday Evening Sessions: Online, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
  • Cost: $300 – subsidies are available. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to erin@yukonstruct.com and we’ll work something out. We don’t want finances to stand in the way.

How to Apply

  • Application Open: April 3rd, 2026
  • Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview mid-April
  • Final Selections: Confirmed and communicated in late April
  • Onboarding: May 2026

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and let’s get your product on shelves.

Not sure if it’s the right fit? Get in touch – we’re happy to chat through it and help you figure out if this is the right opportunity for you. Email erin@yukonstruct.com.

Why Join?

Hear more from our Alumni:

Natasha Peter
Kaska Dena Designs

Cohort 6 – Local Leaders

Fall 2021

Teresa Ward
Grandma Treesaw’s Bannock

Cohort 6 – Local Leaders

Fall 2021

Program Details

Location

Hybrid. A mix of in-person and online sessions designed to fit your life

Program Costs

$300
(If cost is a barrier to your participation, email erin@yukonstruct.com.)

Program Starts

May 20th, 2026

Application Deadline

Sunday, May 3rd, 11:59 PM

Candidates are invited to interview

Mid-April

Weekly Sessions

Wednesday Evenings

If you have questions, contact erin@yukonstruct.com or call us at (867) 457-0150.