Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Last Update: January 24, 2025
PE, Canada
Food product innovation facility
Canada's Smartest Kitchen at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Grant Providers
- Holland College
Status
Open
Overview of the Canada's Smartest Kitchen program
Facility and subject matter expertise to support companies in the food development process.
Financing terms and conditions
Canada’s Smartest Kitchen provides tailor-made financial support to enhance food product development, leveraging culinary and scientific expertise. The grant facilitates comprehensive service integration at any phase of a product's market introduction.
- Project-based funding tailored to specific development needs in the food sector.
- Flexible payment schedules aligned with project milestones.
- Access to proprietary technologies and testing processes for product refinement.
- Cost-sharing initiatives for consumer-testing phases.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant supports food companies in enhancing their products' taste and marketability through specialized culinary and scientific techniques. Eligible projects focus on the different stages of product development and market readiness.
- Development of new food products with enhanced taste profiles.
- Testing of food products through consumer feedback mechanisms.
- Customization of existing food products for improved market appeal.
- Implementation of innovative culinary techniques to optimize product quality.
- Research collaborations with chefs and scientists for food product enhancement.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 40,000
Establish a community kitchen for culinary arts training
$ 36,000
Launch a sustainable food packaging line
$ 22,400
Expand the production line for gluten-free bakery products
$ 40,000
Upgrade kitchen facilities for local organic food production
$ 36,000
Develop a local farm-to-table delivery service
$ 25,600
Upgrade the facility for a local soup kitchen
Eligibility criteria of the Canada's Smartest Kitchen program
Eligibility for this grant hinges on specific criteria pertinent to the applicant’s profile as a food company.
- The applicant must be a food company of any size, including startups and multinational corporations.
- The company must be seeking to develop or improve food products using innovative processes.
- The applicant must be willing to collaborate with Canada’s Smartest Kitchen’s team of chefs and scientists.
- The company should be interested in leveraging the SMART Advantage Process for food product development.
Who is eligible?
Canada's Smartest Kitchen's SMART Advantage Process is intended for food companies of all sizes seeking product development solutions. These could include:- Food startups needing initial product development and market entry support.- Established food manufacturers looking to innovate or improve existing products.- Multinational food companies aiming for consumer-tested products tailored for diverse markets. - Enterprises focusing on boosting flavor profiles, quality, and consumer satisfaction in their food products.
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
This grant is designed to enhance food product development by leveraging culinary expertise and scientific analysis. The activities eligible for this grant focus on the creation and market testing of innovative food products.
- Development and refinement of food products through chef and scientist collaboration.
- Consumer testing and feedback analysis to optimize product taste and market appeal.
- Utilization of the SMART Advantage Process to accelerate product readiness for market entry.
- Customization of food product attributes to meet specific dietary or consumer preferences.
- Integration of novel culinary techniques and technology into product development.
How to apply to the Canada's Smartest Kitchen program
1
Preliminary Registration
- Create an account on the Canada’s Smartest Kitchen portal, if available.
- Provide necessary business information to express your interest in the grant.
2
Identify Service Needs
- Review the customizable suite of services offered by Canada’s Smartest Kitchen.
- Select the services that align with your product development goals.
3
Prepare Application
- Develop a detailed proposal outlining your product development needs and objectives.
- Gather supporting documents, such as budget estimates, development timelines, and prior research data.
4
Consultation
- Contact a representative at Canada’s Smartest Kitchen to discuss your project and services.
- Verify the alignment of your proposal with the grant offerings.
5
Submit Application
- Email your completed application to the designated contact at Canada’s Smartest Kitchen.
- Ensure all required documents are included and formats are followed.
6
Confirmation of Submission
- Receive a confirmation that your application has been received.
- Keep a record of the submission confirmation for future reference.
7
Await Approval
- Wait for a response regarding the status of your application.
- Prepare for any potential follow-up meetings or requests for additional information.
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