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CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Recognizing promising Canadian foodtech companies
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
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Location
Canada
Overview
Foodtech Frontier 25 recognizes the 25 most promising foodtech companies in Canada. Selected companies gain visibility, networking opportunities, promotion, and recognition at a regional celebration event, helping highlight innovation and connections across the Canadian foodtech ecosystem.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Your company logo.
- Images of your technology or innovation.
- Supporting documents such as letters of support, estimates, or other relevant materials.
- A company video or video presentation, 3 to 5 minutes long, presenting your innovation and value proposition.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies legally constituted in Canada.
- Companies founded in 2000 or after.
- Companies majority owned by Canadian interests.
- Companies whose majority revenue comes from proprietary technologies or products.
- Companies operating in an eligible foodtech category and in good legal and regulatory standing.
Who is not eligible
- Companies that use a key technology from another company, even after obtaining authorization, are inadmissible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Innovation and value proposition (10 points).
- Revenue model and growth strategy (10 points).
- Investment readiness (10 points).
- Team strength (10 points).
- Current traction, including revenues and growth (Revenue 25 points; Growth 5 points).
How to apply
- Become a CFIN member before applying.
- Access the application portal at cfin-rcia.smartsimple.ca.
- Complete your organization profile.
- Answer all application questions.
- Upload the required supporting documents.
- Submit your application through the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated against the program criteria after submission.
- Selections are discretionary and not guaranteed.
- Results are communicated within 75 days after the deadline, around the end of September 2025.
- Selected companies are invited to a regional networking event.
Additional information
- Selected companies will be presented on the RCIA website and the YODL platform.
- They may be included in press releases and other promotional activities.
- They will receive networking opportunities and an invitation to a regional celebration event.
- The RCIA may synthesize key data collected during the application process, and individual applicant data are not made public except the basic information in the company information section.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 Program
What is the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25?
Foodtech Frontier 25 recognizes the 25 most promising foodtech companies in Canada. Selected companies gain visibility, networking opportunities, promotion, and recognition at a regional celebration event, helping highlight innovation and connections across the Canadian foodtech ecosystem.
Who is eligible for the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 program?
To be eligible for the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 program, you must:
The company must be legally constituted in Canada, majority owned by Canadian interests, and founded in 2000 or after.
The majority of company revenue must come from proprietary technologies or products.
The company must operate in an eligible foodtech category and be in good legal and regulatory standing.
Who can I contact for more information about the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25?
You can contact Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) by email at info@cfin-rcia.ca.
Where is the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 available?
The CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 program is available across Canada.
Is the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25?
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 is funded by Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)