Entrepreneur Space

Entrepreneur Space is a culinary and business incubator located in Long Island City, NY. Please call 1-718-392-0025 to schedule.

Since its grand opening in 2011, the ESpace has served more than 600 foodpreneurs who started from seed and graduated to a co-packer or their own facility. The Entrepreneur's Space is a partnership between the Queens Economic Development Corporation and Mi Kitchen es su Kitchen ®. Funded in part through the New York City Economic Development Corporation, this innovative incubator provides a home t

o emerging businesses and organizations seeking offices, a commercial kitchen and/or classroom/meeting space. In addition to space, clients can receive business counseling, technical assistance and networking opportunities - all at a reasonable cost. Tours of The Entrepreneur's Space include viewing the fully furnished offices and workstations are available by appointment. Office and workstations are available on a short term basis for up to three years. You can also visit the commercial kitchen which is open 24/7 on a shift basis.

08/15/2025

Entrepreneur Space clients, and , both got recognition in the Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Report from this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show.

Doosra creates a combination of traditional Indian flavors & ingredients combined with sweet indulgent elements to bring you a snack where there’s something different in every bite.

Djablo Sauce has developed a sophisticated blend of international flavors by taking ingredients from around the world and combining them into a unique Filipino inspired hot sauce.

We are so glad to see both clients get spotlight on their amazing and delicious products.

08/14/2025

Our Entrepreneur Space client, .jardine.chocolatier, collaborates with passionate and dedicated individuals who share the commitment to quality and sustainability.

Today, we are excited to introduce you to Giuseppe Buonanno, the sustainable farmer behind the exquisite Sicilian lemons that make Milène’s Sicilian Salted Lemon Chocolate Bars so special.

Giuseppe, along with Melita Brancati, is the visionary force behind - Organic Farm. When they first encountered their land, it was in need of much care and attention. Despite facing skepticism from other farmers, Giuseppe’s unwavering belief in the land’s potential led him to plant the first thousand orange and Mandarin trees. His dedication and hard work have transformed the farm into a flourishing organic haven.

Their philosophy is rooted in a desire to share natural, organic, and artisanal products that have been cherished by their families for generations. With a commitment to using no additives, their produce offers the true and authentic taste of Sicily, rich in health and authenticity. We are incredibly proud to work with such inspiring and dedicated partners.

08/05/2025

is now available at in Roslyn Heights on LI! 🙌

Jack’s Dad’s Hummus has been mostly available through farmers markets, and this is their first time being sold at a local chain store. We are excited to see the business grow!

Their hummus is made with chickpea-based miso, and is sesame- and soy-free.

07/31/2025

, a client at the Entrepreneur Space, a received spotlight from The Food Institute for her amazing product being exhibited at the Fancy Food Show. The article states “Dessert doesn’t have to be a cheat day. These sweet innovations pack a protein punch while satisfying cravings, the perfect blend of indulgence and health. Whether dairy-based, egg white-infused, or dark chocolate-dusted, functional indulgence is the goal.” Culiraw’s vegan cheesecakes pack 11g of protein in each jar of guilt-free cheesecake.

07/29/2025

Entrepreneur Space client, , got the spotlight in the FNDISH article titled “10 of Our Editors’ Favorite Trendsetting Products from the Summer Fancy Food Show”. This is so exciting as Fancy Food Show is the largest food expo in North America. The article states, “If I was served a little bowl of Doosra alongside my cocktail, I would make it a point to become a regular. Until then, I’ll have to make do with some in my own kitchen.”

07/28/2025

Four Entrepreneur Space clients received a highlight in the Celiac Self-Care’s article about the top 10 best gluten-free products tried at the 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show.

got recognition for her wonderful plant-based baking mixes “In addition to carrot cake, other options include dark chocolate fudgy brown, banana bread and muffin, and oatmeal pancake. Recently, the brand added prepackaged soft baked chocolate chip cookies to its lineup—and I’m obsessed.”

creates a delicious gluten-free oat waffle, “one of my go-to breakfasts—but not every gluten-free version of this food is created equally. I was excited to stop by the Joyffles booth to check out these oat-powered waffles (made with gluten-free oat flour and gluten-free oats). I was impressed by the sweet and savory apple cinnamon waffle I tasted and can’t wait to get my hands on more. Other flavors include apple cranberry, banana chocolate chip, and banana walnut."

creates a delicious plethora of chocolates made with naturally gluten-free ingredients “The elevated and unique flavors available in oso cacao’s lineup include mango with chili-lime, sweet potato and candied amaranth, and mole de pepita.”

makes a delicious vegan protein packed cheesecake “I saw a lot of high-protein snacks at this summer’s Fancy Food Show, and one of the best I tried was the protein-packed cheesecake from Culiraw. This line of plant-based protein cheesecakes is gluten-free and sweetened with dates.”

Congratulations, and we are so glad you all got recognition for your delicious and inclusive products!

06/25/2025

Garry from (farm2.me), Kathrine, and Jack from all hanging in the Kitchen.

Garry Michael is the founder of Farm 2 Me, which allows you to discover and shop from new local food makers + farms, delivered fresh right to you. Jack from Jack’s Dads Hummus creates a delicious chickpea-based miso hummus. The two are currently working together and helping each other’s businesses grow. This is how the Entrepreneur Space supports their clients!

06/23/2025

👨‍💻Working from home? Are you fighting for space on your dining room table? Are you losing your important papers?

📌The Entrepreneur Space has a solution for you! We have a semiprivate workstation available for rent. 🗄️

Sometimes you have to take that leap of faith in your business. It is not easy working from home with all the constant interruptions. The workstations are very quiet. In addition to the general description mentioned below is access to The QEDC Virtual Counselors and the two on- site counselors.

WorkStation 3 is $375 per month
seating for 1 person with an L-shaped desk
with an under the desk filing cabinet, a 4-drawer lateral file cabinet, 2 overhead storage filing spaces, a small side table, and a rolling desk chair.
This workstation is away from the window so if you typically like your work area to be a bit darker this one is for you. Includes limited wifi, light housekeeping, receptionist, and use of break room with vending machine.

Contact: Tours.EntrepreneurSpace@gmail.com to arrange for a site visit, or call 718 392 0025.

To learn more about us visit our website EntrepreneurSpace.org and see how we can help you grow.

06/20/2025

Take a look at Doosra’s new branding!

, a valued Entrepreneur Space client, was recently featured in CO magazine for modernizing classic snacks with boondi, roasted peanuts, and caramelized white chocolate blended with masala spices.

“Doosra” means “different” or “other,” and creating something different is exactly what the snack company’s founder, Kartik Das, set out to accomplish with his modern versions of classic Indian treats. The confluence of snacking culture and the desire for a taste adventure continues to create a pathway for more brands to share their cultural roots and nostalgic food memories through snacks.

06/18/2025

, a former client at the Entrepreneur Space, recently opened their second retail location!

Thin Cookies developed delicious cookies that are thin, soft, and chewy- the perfect combination of a cookie. Their cookies are light, fresh, and easy to love with real, simple ingredients.

📍Run and visit their new store located at 166 Bleeker St, NY, NY 10012 and try their delicious and light thin cookies!

06/17/2025

Laura Dadap, a client at the Entrepreneur Space, is the founder of , a Filipino American female-owned hot sauce company proudly rooted in Queens.

The brand is an intergenerational endeavor inspired by Filipino cuisine with a mission to make any bite exciting.

and hosted a small business challenge and Laura won $10,000! Congratulations and continued success!

06/13/2025

Witness to Mass Incarceration, a program of , located at the Entrepreneur Space, manufactures individually designed clothes by budding entrepreneurs. On Saturday, they participated in a fashion show and came to the Entrepreneur Space to pick up their creations.

06/12/2025

Congratulations to Entrepreneur Space client, Milène Jardine Chocolatier, for winning the 2025 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge in the food category! 🎉🙌

The Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is a business competition that offers grants and support to local startups, by winning the category Milène received a $20,000 grant! Milène has been a client at the Entrepreneur Space for many years, working hard making her artisanal chocolate truffles and bars and slowly growing her business. Milène has a line of artisanal chocolate truffles, and each flavor tells a story and takes the consumer on a journey to a different country to experience a new flavor. Along with this, she also does a wine/alcohol chocolate pairing. By winning this challenge, it will take her business to the next level. We are so proud of you Milène and we admire all the challenging work you do.

Photo as shown left to right: Milène Jardine, Michelle Stoddart, and Seth Bornstein
jardine.chocolatier

05/27/2025

, a client at the Entrepreneur Space, brings flavors from the Philippines to America in the most delicious way possible. The mouthwatering flavorful hot sauces are crafted using the best of the best locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a burst of authentic flavor in every single bottle. Djablo Sauce puts extra care into making sure that each bottle has the perfect balance of heat and tanginess which creates a rich and fresh tastes that properly reflects the true essence of Filipino cuisine.

On May 31st from 2:00pm-5:00pm, Djablo Sauce will be doing an in-store tasting at , 141 India Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA. Be sure to stop by and taste the authentic and rich Filipino hot sauces that they have to offer!

05/19/2025

Madame Susan and Doosra, both clients at the Entrepreneur Space, are going to be at the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration on May 21st, 2025.

creates a modern twist of the classic Indian chai-time snacks. His popular snack called “The Mix” is a wonderful combination of savory, spicy, salty, sweet, and crunchy. “The Mix” includes crispy chickpea flour puffs seasoned with our doosra spice blend, roasted peanuts, and caramelized white chocolate will make you instantly crave another bag.

creates 100% vegan versatile sauces that elevate your meal beautifully. “The Umami Sauce” is a Japanese-style miso-sake sauce that’s a marinade, stir-fry sauce, or dipping sauce for umami-rich flavor. Made with nigori sake, vegan dashi, and Madame Susan’s secret blend of spices and Japanese yuzu citrus and pairs wonderfully with noodles, veggies, eggs, fish, poultry, and meats.

Stop by at 254 36th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232 to buy from Doosra and Madame Susan and their delicious products!

05/13/2025

Made in NYC 2025 ran through May 1st-9th, the event series spotlights the talent within New York City’s wonderful manufacturing community. Entrepreneur Space clients were all included in the kickoff opening weekend at two spectacular pop-up markets located at Park Slope and the Upper West Side. We are ecstatic that we got to see their beautiful displays and even watch them work in action at the markets!

05/12/2025

Entrepreneur Space client, , hosted an intimate gathering exploring the rich world of chai on May 3rd, 2025. The event was located at the , and together they dove into the history and cultural roots of chai, tasted through a few distinct regional styles, heard stories behind the spices (and where they are sourced), and crafted their own chai blend to take home. The attendees were treated to a live demonstration of traditional chai-making techniques, and Bhavna shared personal anecdotes about her family’s spice traditions.

05/09/2025

Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year: Harlem Baking Company (Siella Group LLC), Charles Devigne, Founder

Charles Devigne, a client at Entrepreneur Space, founded to deliver high-quality, restaurant-style desserts in glass jars, expanding through retail, online, and B2B partnerships. His innovation and dedication have set a remarkable standard in our local communities. Also, he successfully grew the business while remaining committed to community support, including providing meals for healthcare workers. In 2024, Harlem Baking Company won the NYC Boss Up Veterans competition, receiving a $20,000 grant and access to a year-long entrepreneurial growth program. Congratulations!

05/06/2025

Here at the Entrepreneur Space, we support each other in all sorts of ways. who is at the kitchen every week, cooking for their Asian-inspired home meal delivery service, recycles their vegetable scraps and gives them to Kathrine for her guinea pig at home.

Pipsqueek looks forward to the 5 o’clock feeding with all sorts of delicious vegetables. We love giving things new life!

05/05/2025

✔️Sell Sheets That Sell: What to Say, Show, and Share to Get Your Product on Shelves 📋

Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, May 8 with .frechtman.

Your sell sheet is one of the most powerful tools in your wholesale growth toolkit—and one of the most common things early-stage food brands get wrong. In this one-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a clear, compelling sell sheet that highlights your product’s value, grabs attention, and makes it easy for retailers to say “yes.”

We’ll walk through the must-have components and show you design strategies that work (even if you’re not a designer). You’ll leave with a clear plan, a content organizing spreadsheet, and an optional special offer on ready-to-use Canva templates to jumpstart your design.

🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio, or go to queensny.org/event/ssts/

05/02/2025

Our strong partnership with the organizers of allows our foodpreneurs to sell in great markets, which have been curated to ensure that all the artisan manufactures are local and the best taste ever.

The following foodpreneurs will be selling this weekend:

Park Slope, Sunday May 4th:
-Sagg Peanut butter
-The Soup Lady (former Entrepreneur Space client)

McGolrick Park, Sunday 5/4:
-Howling Bread
-Jack’s Dad’s Hummus
-The Soup Lady

04/29/2025

Made in NYC Week at Grand Bazaar on May 4th!

Have a flavorful day with , & and their delicious offerings for Made in NYC Week.

04/22/2025

The Brewing the American Dream Bootcamp (Samuel Adams) will help Entrepreneur Space clients: Eat_Doosra, Djablo Sauce, and Bake Me Healthy take their business to the next level!
Whether it’s talking to a buyer of a national chain, selling products at a local corner store, or collaborating with a social media influencer, this bootcamp will equip entrepreneurs with a solid foundation of how to get their product in front of new customers. Our clients started on 4/14/25 and we are so excited to see how this bootcamp helps their businesses!

04/18/2025

We are happy to announce that .jardine.chocolatier, an Entrepreneur Space client, was accepted into the Cultivate Small Business Program! 👏

With the help of the program, they will learn how to sustain their business in the food industry through a 12-week food-focused curriculum, mentorship, and capital grants.

Milène started her business in 2016 and has come a long way, these resources will enhance her business and help it continue to thrive. Congratulations Milène!

04/17/2025

, an Entrepreneur Space Client, is ONLY at the Down to Earth Farmers Markets!
The McGolrick Park Market located in Brooklyn is open on Sundays from 9:00am-2:00pm.

At Howling Bread, passion, precision, and sustainability is combined to create handcrafted, bespoke sourdough loaves. Head down to the market and buy luscious loaf from Howling Bread this Sunday!

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