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Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge
Food technology challenge for space missions
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 30, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This challenge supports novel food production technologies or systems for deep-space missions and Earth applications. Up to 10 prizes of CAD $30,000 are available for eligible Phase 1 concept applications.
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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 a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 30, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of novel food production technologies.
- Development of novel food production systems or approaches.
- Solutions for food production in long-duration space missions.
- Food production methods with potential benefits on Earth.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible innovators.
- Applicants submitting a Phase 1 concept application.
- Developers of food production technologies or systems.
Selection criteria
- Ability to support a three-year round-trip mission without resupply.
- Capacity to feed a crew of four.
- Potential to improve food access on Earth.
- High food output with minimal inputs and waste.
- Ability to produce palatable, nutritious, and safe foods.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the challenge process after submission.
- Up to 10 semi-finalists are announced in Fall 2021.
- Applicants are informed of the challenge results after review.
Additional information
- The challenge supports novel food production technologies or systems for long-duration space missions.
- Solutions should also have potential benefits for people on Earth.
- The goal is to maximize food output with minimal inputs and waste.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge Program
What is the Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge?
This challenge supports novel food production technologies or systems for deep-space missions and Earth applications. Up to 10 prizes of CAD $30,000 are available for eligible Phase 1 concept applications.
How much funding can be received?
Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge program?
To be eligible for the Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge program, you must:
Phase 1 concept application required.
Novel food production solution.
Focus on minimal inputs and waste.
What expenses are eligible under Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge?
Development of novel food production technologies.
Development of novel food production systems or approaches.
Solutions for food production in long-duration space missions.
Food production methods with potential benefits on Earth.
Where is the Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge available?
The Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge program is available across Canada.
Is the Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge?
Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge is funded by Impact Canada, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)