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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program. 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 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 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