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CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Honouring top Canadian innovators in food technology sector
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 7, 2025
- Closing date : July 10, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Foodtech Frontier 25 program, led by the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), recognizes the top 25 innovative food technology companies in Canada, providing them with national exposure, strategic partnership opportunities, and access to potential investment. There is no direct funding amount specified; instead, benefits include increased visibility, media coverage, networking, and the opportunity for selected firms to secure investment from Redstick Ventures, targeting activities across cleantech, food manufacturing technology, supply chain innovation, and other foodtech categories.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 7, 2025
- Closing date : July 10, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
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
Activities funded
- Development and commercialization of innovative food technology solutions.
- Implementation of technologies enhancing food processing, distribution, or retail sustainability and efficiency.
- Creation and scaling of solutions to reduce food waste and improve circularity in the food sector.
- Adoption of new digital or manufacturing technologies to advance food safety, traceability, and supply chain management.
- Design of consumer-oriented apps and services related to food, nutrition, or sustainable packaging.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian foodtech companies headquartered in Canada
- Companies specializing in cleantech for the food industry
- Companies focused on food waste reduction and circularity
- Companies offering innovative food manufacturing technologies
- Companies developing kitchen and restaurant technology
- Companies providing digital supply chain solutions for food and beverage
- Companies working on next-generation food and beverage ingredients
- Companies focused on food safety and traceability technology
- Companies offering consumer food-related apps and services
- Companies creating novel food packaging solutions
Who is not eligible
- Companies not headquartered in Canada or without Canadian majority ownership.
- Companies founded before 2000.
- Businesses whose primary revenues come from licensing technology from another company, rather than their own proprietary technology.
- Companies, directors, or officers subject to legal proceedings that might adversely affect the business.
- Companies not in good standing with the Government of Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies headquartered in Canada with Canadian majority ownership.
Additional information
- Selected companies will be featured on the CFIN website and YODL platform, and included in press releases and promotional activities.
- Applicants who are chosen will be invited to a regional celebration event for Foodtech Frontier 25 honourees.
- Applicants may consent to share information with Redstick Ventures for possible investment opportunities, with the option to opt out.
- Membership with the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is free and required to apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25. 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 CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25?
The Foodtech Frontier 25 program, led by the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), recognizes the top 25 innovative food technology companies in Canada, providing them with national exposure, strategic partnership opportunities, and access to potential investment. There is no direct funding amount specified; instead, benefits include increased visibility, media coverage, networking, and the opportunity for selected firms to secure investment from Redstick Ventures, targeting activities across cleantech, food manufacturing technology, supply chain innovation, and other foodtech categories.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 10, 2025.
Who is eligible for the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 program?
To be eligible for the CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25 program, you must:
Company must be headquartered in Canada with majority Canadian ownership.
Founded in 2000 or later and generates revenue from proprietary technology.
Primary business in eligible Foodtech categories (e.g., Cleantech, Food manufacturing technology, Digital supply chain).
What expenses are eligible under CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25?
Development and commercialization of innovative food technology solutions.
Implementation of technologies enhancing food processing, distribution, or retail sustainability and efficiency.
Creation and scaling of solutions to reduce food waste and improve circularity in the food sector.
Adoption of new digital or manufacturing technologies to advance food safety, traceability, and supply chain management.
Design of consumer-oriented apps and services related to food, nutrition, or sustainable packaging.
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 Other Support