The Food Accelerator

Our Food Accelerator is designed to fast-track your food business by providing essential resources and expert support.

BENEFITS

Award-Winning Culinary Support

Project opportunities will range from autonomous food delivery systems and AI-driven food safety monitoring to innovative food processing equipment like robotic kitchen appliances and automated cooktops.

Broad Exposure

Your culinary creations will be showcased to one of the largest student populations in the Mid-Atlantic, offering significant visibility and customer reach.

State-of-the-Art Kitchen Facilities

Access our cutting-edge kitchen spaces for developing, testing, and perfecting your food products.

Operational Training

Receive hands-on training in food safety, kitchen management, and menu design to streamline your business operations.

Award-winning Dining services

The University of Maryland's Dining Services team has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning numerous awards over recent years.

These accolades highlight the university's dedication to culinary innovation, sustainability, and exceptional service, setting the stage for the launch of DeliXious Labs as a leader in the future of dining experiences.

Nutrition Month Education Programs
Wellness and Nutrition Gold Award (6 Golds in 7 Years)
NACUFS Horton Awards
Resident Dining
Yahentamitsi: Best New Campus Dining Facility
NACUFS 2023 Horton Silver Award
Sustainability: Outreach and Education
NACUFS 2020 Bronze
Facility Design: Yahentamitsi
Food Service Equipment & Supply Magazine 2023
MenuTrinfo 2024
Best Overall University Allergy Program
National Allergy Award
Retail - Single Concept: Samovar Cafe
NACUFS 2024 Horton Bronze
Athletic Training Table
Jones Hill House, Project Showcase Award 2023
Foodservice Consultants Society International
Secretary for Veteran Affairs
Commendation: Maryland Dairy
Commendation May 2024 MD

By offering top-tier facilities, award-winning culinary expertise, and broad exposure, the Food Accelerator speeds up your development process, helps you tackle operational challenges, and boosts your product’s market readiness.

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