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.

09/10/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

We’re celebrating 16 years of The Entrepreneur Space and you’re invited! Join us for an evening of delicious samples, drinks, exclusive offers from our food entrepreneurs, and a look inside our award-winning Long Island City food incubator.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 The Entrepreneur Space | Long Island City
🎟️ Free admission

Come hungry and celebrate 16 years of helping food entrepreneurs turn their ideas into growing businesses! 🥳🍴

Special thanks to our sponsor, OceanFirst Bank.

[Register for the 16th Anniversary Open House]
SmallBusiness QEDC SaveTheDate

07/10/2026

✨ Entrepreneur Space has a brand-new website!

We've refreshed our site with a modern new look and added tools to better support food entrepreneurs.

Here's what's new:
• 🧮 Recipe Pricing Calculator to help you calculate unit costs and determine your wholesale and retail pricing.
• 📅 Book a Tour form so you can easily schedule a visit to Entrepreneur Space.
• 💻 A cleaner, more user-friendly experience to help you find the resources you need faster.

Whether you're launching a food business or growing an existing one, our updated website is designed to make the journey a little easier.

Check it out through the link in our bio! 🔗

QueensNYC BusinessResources

07/08/2026

Summer is here, and so are our Entrepreneur Space clients! ☀️

Get out and support these local food businesses at upcoming events around NYC:

Jack's Dad's Hummus at the Down to Earth McGolrick Park Farmers Market

Baez Flavor Co. at the Queens Night Market (every Saturday)

Auria's Malaysian Kitchen at the Malaysia Festival
📅 Saturday, July 11 | 🕚 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

Come say hello, support local entrepreneurs, and discover your next favorite food! 💚

QueensNightMarket FarmersMarket MalaysiaFestival

05/29/2026

Looking for something different to do this month?

Join Taste Buds Required® for an intimate Chef’s Table experience celebrating Haitian cookout flavors through a guided tasting menu.

Created by founder and chef Martine Dardignac, this monthly series explores Caribbean cuisine in a small-format setting designed for conversation, culture, and discovery.

✨ Limited to just 6 guests
📍 Entrepreneur Space
🍽️ Chef-led tasting experience

Perfect for food lovers, date nights, and anyone curious to experience Haitian cuisine in a new way.

Saturday June13th
7:30-9:30 pm

Tickets in Link in bio!

WomenOwnedBusiness

04/06/2026

A look back at our Buyer’s Showcase 👀✨

Guests stepped behind the scenes into our kitchen 🍳 to meet, sample, and connect with over two dozen of our top makers 🤝. From hot sauce 🌶️ to chocolate bars 🍫, hummus 🧆 to seasonings 🧂—so many incredible products all in one place.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported these growing businesses 💛

FoodEntrepreneurs

03/09/2026

Entrepreneurspace Client is featured in Canvas Rebel!

Jack shares his story behind how he came up with the idea for his business. Jack also shares his thoughts, advice, and strategies for fostering brand loyalty and manufacturing.

Read the full article at the linkin bio 🔗

02/11/2026

Spice up your Sunday 🌶🌶

E-Space clients and LaRue Hot Oil Company will be bringing the heat to Grand Bazaar NYC Hot & Spicy event on February 15 from 10am-4pm.

Stop by, say hello, and taste their bold, fiery flavors.

02/04/2026

Love is in the air at our Valentine’s Day Gift Market 💘

From handmade soaps to artisanal treats, find something as unique as your favorite person.

Join us on Wednesday, February 11, from 11am-3pm at Bulova Corporate Center.

📍 75-20 Astoria Blvd S, East Elmhurst, NY 11370

The following vendors will be there:

(Curated boxes of Simmer Sauce from different ethnicities)

(Immediate consumption Japanese home style food)

(All types of baked goods)

(Alfajores)

(Filipino banana catsup)

(Peruvian baked goods: flan; tres leches cake)nyc
(Handmade soaps & candles)
LinoWellness
(powdered bath soak, branded natural bath puffs, and accessories for an at home spa day)

01/29/2026

Entrepreneur Space client is now at the , thanks to a lead from fellow client . This is what community looks like: sharing, supporting, and growing together.

If you’re in the area, stop by Posh Deli, and show Nature’s Best some love!

01/26/2026

Entrepreneur Space client is now on the menu (with tortilla chips) at the Penn Station district taproom.

Enjoy tasty local salsa with your beer!

01/14/2026

Kimberle Lau of won as runner up at the pitch competition from in 2025.

Her award consisted of $10K cash, which she will use for inventory and $100K in services such as CFO, retail advisors, consumer marketing etc.

The Enthuse Foundation has a pitch competition every year for women business owners. The competition opens March 2026:
https://www.enthusefoundation.org/grant-program

Address

36-46 37th Street
Long Island City, NY
11101

Website

http://www.EntrepreneurSpace.org/

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