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Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) in partnership with PepsiCo Foundation

Restaurant Accelerator Program – Food & Beverage Pitch Competition

Amount
Up to $10,000
$25,000 total prize pool
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
Can you get this?
✓For Black-owned restaurant businesses
✓Open to restaurants across the United States
✓GBUL program targets Maryland-based restaurants
✓Eight to ten week curriculum required
What it takes
Participate in the intensive curriculum including workshops and personalized coaching over eight to ten weeks.Eight to ten weeks
Worth knowing
Since the program started in 2021, it has served over 1,000 business owners and resulted in 26 new restaurant openings.
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