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Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program
Training and funding for growing food businesses
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program offers training, mentoring, and coaching for food production and distribution businesses already in market. Successful applicants may receive up to $5,000 and additional mentorship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Chatham-Kent
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 10-week training, mentoring, and coaching for food businesses.
- Support on food packaging and labelling, pricing, traceability, wholesale distribution, merchandising, HR, and health and safety.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food production businesses.
- Food distribution businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
Additional information
- It is a regional collaboration of Small Business Enterprise Centres.
- The program is offered through Chatham-Kent Economic Development's Small Business Centre.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program Program
What is the Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program?
The program offers training, mentoring, and coaching for food production and distribution businesses already in market. Successful applicants may receive up to $5,000 and additional mentorship.
How much funding can be received?
Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program program?
To be eligible for the Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program program, you must:
Food production or distribution businesses.
Already operating in market.
High-growth potential.
What expenses are eligible under Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program?
10-week training, mentoring, and coaching for food businesses.
Support on food packaging and labelling, pricing, traceability, wholesale distribution, merchandising, HR, and health and safety.
Who can I contact for more information about the Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program?
You can contact Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) by email at CKsbc@chatham-kent.ca or by phone at 1-866-542-5994.
Where is the Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program available?
The Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program is a Grant and Funding