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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

CFIN Innovation Booster

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
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
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
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
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Partnering and CollaborationOpen

Canadian Food Innovation Network

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Collaboration opportunities across the food ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

CFIN Food Innovation Challenge

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
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
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
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
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Grant and FundingClosed

CFIN NextGen Food Innovators

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
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
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
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
FoodTech Next
Grant and FundingClosed

FoodTech Next

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
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
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Grant and FundingOpen

Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
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