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.
By partnering with commercial food tech startups from the UMD entrepreneurship community, students can work alongside industry innovators on real-world projects. This partnership fosters an environment of learning and creativity, enabling students to experiment with recipes, business models, and technological advancements without the typical barriers to entry.
Participating companies will offer internships and work opportunities, providing students with invaluable industry experience. Additionally, the program connects students to a network of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, facilitating professional relationships that can propel future careers in the rapidly evolving food tech sector.
Students will have access to a fully digital space equipped with advanced ordering and advertising systems, allowing them to engage with cutting-edge technology. This environment encourages experimentation with AI, robotics, and digital marketing, providing a comprehensive platform for tech innovation.
Participate in a program that connects food, agriculture, environment, and health with UMD Dining Services. This holistic approach ensures that tech innovations are developed with a conscious understanding of their broader impact.
Partners have access to research and development resources, including access to world-leading researchers and engineering talent, helping companies foster innovation across multiple domains.
Our fully digital spaces are equipped with advanced ordering and advertising systems, enabling them to test and showcase their innovations in a real-world setting.
Participating companies will offer internships and work opportunities, providing students with invaluable industry experience. Additionally, the program connects students to a network of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, facilitating professional relationships that can propel future careers in the rapidly evolving food tech sector.Tap into a pool of skilled engineering and computer science students from one of the nation’s leading universities in engineering and computer science.
Pilot innovations in UMD Dining Services facilities and gather valuable user feedback.
Enhance brand presence by funding student organizations and events.
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.
