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Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)

Supports innovative technologies to reduce food waste
Impact Canada
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 31, 2021
Location
Canada

Overview

It supports novel technologies to reduce food waste and loss across the supply chain, with Stage 1 support of approximately $100,000 for selected semi-finalists. Eligible activities include developing shelf-life extension technologies for perishables (Stream C) and technologies that transform surplus or wasted food into new products (Stream D).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 31, 2021

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Accommodation and food 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
  • Environment
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of technologies that extend the storage life of perishable foods by slowing degradation mechanisms (Stream C).
  • Development of technologies that convert surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into food for humans (Stream D).
  • Development of technologies that convert surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into food for animals or insects (Stream D).
  • Development of technologies that convert surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into non-food products (Stream D).

Eligibility

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • The Challenge is structured into Streams C and D, each targeting a different technology focus (shelf-life extension vs. transformation of food waste).
  • The program’s stated objectives include reducing food waste, improving measurement, increasing awareness, supporting market entry for innovators, and contributing to food security and jobs.
  • Up to 18 semi-finalists were planned to be announced in Fall 2021 for Streams C and D.
  • The listed application deadline for this intake was August 31, 2021 (deadline has passed).

Frequently Asked Questions about the Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D). 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 Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)?

It supports novel technologies to reduce food waste and loss across the supply chain, with Stage 1 support of approximately $100,000 for selected semi-finalists. Eligible activities include developing shelf-life extension technologies for perishables (Stream C) and technologies that transform surplus or wasted food into new products (Stream D).

How much funding can be received?

Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

What expenses are eligible under Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)?

Development of technologies that extend the storage life of perishable foods by slowing degradation mechanisms (Stream C). Development of technologies that convert surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into food for humans (Stream D). Development of technologies that convert surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into food for animals or insects (Stream D). Development of technologies that convert surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into non-food products (Stream D).

Where is the Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) available?

The Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) program is available across Canada.

Is the Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)?

Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) is funded by Impact Canada

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