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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is a key organization in Canada’s agri-food sector, driving innovation and collaboration among producers, processors, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Through grants and funding programs, CFIN supports transformative projects that enhance sustainability, technology adoption, and supply chain efficiency, positioning Canada as a leader in global food innovation.
9 opportunities available
CFIN Innovation Booster
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Canada
Collaboration opportunities across the food ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Canada
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Challenge to improve Canada's food sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario, Canada
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada
Honouring top Canadian innovators in food technology sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
FoodTech Next
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada

FoodTech Next

Funding for tech startups relating to the food industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia, Canada
Sustainable food practices support for Atlantic Canada businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Nova Scotia, Canada