How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada's Smartest Kitchen?

Canada's Smartest Kitchen is funded by Holland College

What are Canada's Smartest Kitchen's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a food company of any size. The company must be seeking to develop better tasting food products. The project must utilize the SMART Advantage Process for food product development.

Canada's Smartest Kitchen

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PE, Canada

Food product innovation facility

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Expert Advice

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Manufacturing

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Holland College

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Facility and subject matter expertise to support companies in the food development process.

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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.

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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.

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$ 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Confirmation of Submission