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Canada's Smartest Kitchen

Food product innovation facility

Holland College

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Funding available

No Condition

Timeline

Open continuously

Location

Prince Edward Island, Canada

Overview

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

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increase performance through digital transformation
Develop strategic partnerships
Develop a new product or service

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Location

Prince Edward Island

Legal structures

For-profit business
Sole proprietorship

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Startups

Next steps

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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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.

Eligibility

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.

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.

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Canada's Smartest Kitchen

Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada's Smartest Kitchen Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada's Smartest Kitchen. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Canada's Smartest Kitchen?

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

Who is eligible for the Canada's Smartest Kitchen program?

To be eligible for the Canada's Smartest Kitchen program, you must: 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.

What expenses are eligible under Canada's Smartest Kitchen?

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.