Our notes for September 2024!
Have you noticed that in the corner of our building, there’s a silver plaque?
That plaque was installed shortly after BioFoodTech was first built. It may be easy to overlook, but it symbolizes the strong legacy of our center within the Island's food ecosystem.
As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, we've been sharing interesting facts about BioFoodTech's history. We'll continue to reveal more of our story in each edition, so stay tuned!
Resources:
MiXR is a platform designed to keep Canada’s food and beverage stakeholders connected. This platform features a marketplace for buying and selling supplies and equipment, provides easy access to food companies and suppliers within the sector, and offers solutions both locally and across Canada.
In order to access this resource, you must first be a member of Food & Beverage Atlantic. Want to give it a try? Click Here
Access new FoodTech Solutions through CFIN’s Innovation Scouting Fund!
The areas of innovation focus include emerging ingredients, robotics & automation, kitchen tech, packaging, food processing, digital & AI solutions.
CFIN will cover 50% of pilot costs, up to $75,000. Want to learn more? Reach out to your Regional Innovation Director or click here!
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Applications are OPEN for the THRIVE Canada IV Accelerator Program!
Are you an AgriFoodTech startup from Seed to Series A looking to scale? This is your opportunity to accelerate growth and join a community of innovators! ??
You'll get access to investors, corporates, and customers, expert mentorship, brand exposure, virtual & in-person programming, including Silicon Valley Week, networking with farmers and industry leaders.
Click here to apply today, the deadline is October 27, 2024!
Applications for the Fall 2024 round of the Ignition Fund are opening on September 20th!?
The Ignition Fund is a competitive-based fund for entrepreneurs seeking startup capital for a new innovative business venture or to develop and launch a new innovative product. ?The fund invests seed capital that will allow successful applicants to turn their ideas into a tangible and viable business. ?
Applications open on September 20th, at 12pm, and the deadline to apply is October 21st at 1pm. Learn more here!
Foresight Canada, a leading cleantech accelerator, can help you achieve sustainable innovation!!
They’ve supported over 620+ climate ventures in scaling from concept to commercialization—creating 8,760+ jobs, $511M in revenue, and raising $1.8B+ in venture capital.
Their program offers expert mentorship, access to investors and industry connections, sector-focused programs like NEXT (covering Agritech, Water, Power, and more), pilot opportunities, capital access, and governance support
They’ve already helped companies like 3F Waste Recovery, Maple Smart Control, and Planetary Technologies succeed. Want to join them? Contact Lindsay Murray, CAE to learn more about how Foresight can help your business thrive with sustainable solutions in Atlantic Canada. Their next cohort starts this winter—stay tuned!
Now please share this newsletter far and wide. And hey, if you need a hand, we're just an email away. ??
We?hope to hear from you soon.
Au revoir!
Food Science & Technology Engineer
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