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Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)
Supports innovative food waste reduction technologies
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
Stage 1 semi-finalists may receive approximately $100,000. The program supports innovative technologies that extend the life of perishable foods or transform surplus food, by-products, and food waste into other products.
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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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Develop technologies that extend the life of perishable foods by slowing degradation.
- Develop technologies that reduce food waste by increasing the storage life of specific perishable foods.
- Transform surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into food for human consumption.
- Transform surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into animal or insect feed.
- Transform surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into non-food products.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed under Stage 1 of the challenge process.
- Up to 18 applicants are selected as semi-finalists.
- Semi-finalists were to be announced in Fall 2021.
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)?
Stage 1 semi-finalists may receive approximately $100,000. The program supports innovative technologies that extend the life of perishable foods or transform surplus food, by-products, and food waste into other products.
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.
Who is eligible for the Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) program?
To be eligible for the Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D) program, you must:
Food waste reduction project
Stream C or D technology
Canadian impact
What expenses are eligible under Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)?
Develop technologies that extend the life of perishable foods by slowing degradation.
Develop technologies that reduce food waste by increasing the storage life of specific perishable foods.
Transform surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into food for human consumption.
Transform surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into animal or insect feed.
Transform surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into non-food products.
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