Accelerator

Discover the perfect space for your food production needs with our versatile, open-concept Accelerator units at The Grove. Each unit is designed to be customised to your specific requirements, ensuring a seamless fit for your business operations.

Empty industrial or commercial room with exposed ductwork, pipes, electrical panels, and a vending machine on the wall.
A stainless steel sink with two basins and multiple faucets, connected to visible gray and white plumbing pipes on a plain wall.
Empty industrial room with white walls, gray flooring, and exposed ventilation ducts on the ceiling. There is a sink with pipes and a water heater in the corner.

Accelerator

Versatile, open-concept production units customised to your exact requirements. Accelerator spaces are intended for businesses transitioning out of incubator or shared kitchen environments and into their own dedicated production facilities. These units range in size from approximately 1,500 to 3,000 square feet.

  • Customizable open-concept layout tailored to your needs

  • Three-bay wash sink & handwash sink

  • 200-amp hydro panel for heavy equipment

  • Shared HVAC, lunch/meeting room, and loading docks

  • Three loading dock options for logistics flexibility

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Large empty room with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and industrial lighting fixtures. Walls are white, and there is a stainless steel sink with plumbing in the back corner near a door with an emergency exit sign.

Benefits Of The Space

The Grove offers more than just a place to produce; it’s a space designed to support your growth at every stage. From a high-quality facility to a collaborative environment, you’ll have the foundation to build with confidence. We are a not-for-profit, and we want to see you succeed, because your success is our success!

You’ll also have access to services, training, and support available on-site, along with opportunities to connect with like-minded people within the space.

How to Book

The Accelerator units are currently fully occupied. If you would like to learn more about the space or join the waitlist, please contact us at thegrove@westernfairdistrict.com

OUR SUPPORTERS

The partners supporting our growth

An eco-system of businesses dedicated to helping food entrepreneurs succeed in London and across Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario logo

Government of Canada

Funded through FedDev Ontario, The Grove is part of Canada's commitment to growing agri-food innovation and entrepreneurship across Southwestern Ontario.

FedDev Ontario

Logo for Small Business Centre London featuring a stylized green tree with blue dots and text in blue and green

The London Small Business Centre is a not-for-profit organization that provides training and support to starting and growing businesses

Small Business Centre

Business support

Logo of the London Economic Development Corporation featuring a stylized maple leaf and geometric shapes

LEDC focuses on growing London’s primary economic sectors – Agri-Food, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital Media and Tech, and Health.

LEDC

Business support

Fanshawe’s Packaging Advancement Centre and research specialists will help companies validate products, improve packaging and prepare for retail and export channels.

Fanshawe College

Business support

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Supported by FedDev & Western Fair Association

The Grove is funded through FedDev Ontario — part of the Government of Canada's commitment to growing
agri-food innovation and supporting entrepreneurs across the country.