Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) – Food Innovation Challenge
Description:
The Food Innovation Challenge is a unique funding opportunity for Canadian food industry collaborators who want to spearhead transformative improvements that will propel the food sector forward and generate significant economic impact.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is up to 50% of total eligible project costs. The total eligible project costs should be between $1 million and $4 million.
Funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis and CFIN will require a non-refundable project management fee of 5% of total project costs eligible for CFIN funding.
Eligibility:
All project proposals must be:
Applications Steps:
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit 2 years financials (audited, review engagement, or notice to reader).
Other Things to Note:
- The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is an industry-led, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to becoming the world-leading innovation network for food and beverage.
- Next Intake Spring 2022.
Guidelines updated August 2022.
CFIN’s Food Innovation Challenge is currently closed to new applications for 2022-2023.
2023-2024 Call details and deadlines will be released in December 2022.

Program Contact:
When It Ends:
Intake opens in Spring 2022
Deadline:
Next deadlines to be determined