The Food Foundry, a Chicago-based growth accelerator by Relish Works, in partnership with Gordon Food Service and 1871 to support, connect, and propel innovative startups who are reimagining the food industry, will be launching its second cohort in January of 2020; applications are now open.  The Food Foundry program combines the resources of a national foodservice distributor with a premiere regional startup ecosystem and deep professional expertise in human-centered design and concept testing. The program supports startups by providing access to key foodservice resources such as supply chain, distribution, and stores, along with professional expertise, guidance, and connections to an extensive network of restaurant operators and entrepreneurs.  The program is customized to the needs of startups, which includes one week of curriculum in Chicago each month, followed by three weeks focused on implementing those learnings. Applications are open now through October 16 and the program will start in January 2020. The Food Foundry team will have open office hours across North America throughout the fall to connect in-person with startups interested in applying–more information can be found here. Interested parties can apply to be a part of this cohort here.