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

Grant and FundingOpen
CFIN Innovation Booster
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
Canada
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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
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

Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Collaboration opportunities across the food ecosystem
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Challenge to improve Canada's food sector
Canada
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

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Canada
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

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Honouring top Canadian innovators in food technology sector
Canada
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

Grant and FundingClosed
FoodTech Next
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funding for tech startups relating to the food industry
Canada
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

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
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Nova Scotia, Canada