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

Q: 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.

Last Update: March 19, 2026

Canada

Supports innovative technologies to reduce food waste

Grant and Funding

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).

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing 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

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).

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 98,500

Pilot active packaging inserts to extend produce shelf life sustainably

$ 99,900

Upcycle bakery and soy by-products into shelf-stable protein flour

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).

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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)?

How much funding can be received?

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).