Chipotle Mexican Grill to launch food-focused accelerator programme

By Laura Mullan
Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a new accelerator programme that seeks to support and scale startups focused on alternative farming and food waste...

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a new accelerator programme that seeks to support and scale startups focused on alternative farming and food waste.

Sponsored by the company's foundation, the Chipotle Aluminaries Project Project will help mentor applicants that specialise in alternative farming or growing systems, agricultural technology, food waste and recovery, and plant and alternative products.

Beginning on 12th September, the accelerator will last seven months and will fund growth-stage companies “with a shared vision to cultivate a better world.”

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"Chipotle has been committed to the future of food with integrity since opening our first restaurant 25 years ago," said Brian Niccol, chief executive officer at Chipotle.

"Since then, Chipotle and its Foundation have changed how customers and the industry think about food, which is part of our mission to cultivate a better world.

By sponsoring the Chipotle Aluminaries Project, we're looking to advance the work of the next generation of entrepreneurs who are disrupting the food landscape.

“Are you using technology to make an impact? Are you dreaming up the next sustainable food innovation? If so, we want to support you and help share your story."

Mentors will include Top Chef star Richard Balise as well as entrepreneur and restaurant owner Kimbal Musk, the brother of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and board member of Chipotle.

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