Upcoming Opportunities - July 17

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1. CFIN Innovation Booster Summer 2024 Call – CFIN is offering funding for SMEs (businesses with fewer than 499 employees and under $50 million in revenue) to advance their food innovation and research outcomes. Projects must start by September 1, 2024, and end by March 31, 2025. Eligible projects can receive up to $50,000, covering 50% of total costs. Applications open July 22, and close August 23.?
2. Fortune 500 Company Seeking Natural Appetite Suppression Ingredient Solutions – A top Fortune 500 is looking to fund research on natural ingredient solutions that can effectively curb "food noise" (or food cravings) while adapting to their existing supply chain, remaining cost-effective, and suitable for implementation across frozen food, beverage, and snacking categories. The brand is offering $50K for proof of concept with potential funding for further development. Deadline to apply is August 31.?
3. Women in Food Industry Management (WFIM) Scholarship – WFIM has partnered with Club Coffee to offer a scholarship supporting innovators in food sustainability, focusing on water management, sustainable packaging, and food waste reduction. The scholarship provides a $2,000 sponsorship award for the winning recipient. Deadline to apply is August 31.?

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These were in previous Upcoming Opportunities posts. We'll continue to include them here until they are no longer active.??

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1. Survey on Government Procurement Targets for SMEs – Budget 2024 announced the Government of Canada's intention to propose legislated procurement targets for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and innovative firms. Completing this survey will help shape the Government's approach to supporting SMEs and innovations through these proposed targets. Survey closes on July 26.?
2. Toronto Pitch Competition for CPG Food Startups – The Small Business Forum is holding a Pitch Competition for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) startups in Toronto. Selected finalists will pitch live onstage to an audience including buyers, distributors, and successful food entrepreneurs. Finalists could win $5,000 in microgrants and training, a booth at the 80th Restaurants Canada Show 2025, and more. Deadline to apply is July 28.?
3. Protein Industries Canada Recruiting for Board Positions – Protein Industries Canada is an industry-led not-for-profit working to establish Canada as a global leader in plant-based food, feed, and ingredients. They are looking to fill four vacant board positions at their Annual General Meeting this September. Nomination deadline is July 31.?
4. FoodTech 500 Applications Open – Inspired by the Fortune 500, the FoodTech 500 highlights the most groundbreaking global businesses at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability. The FoodTech 500 for 2024 is now open for applications. Early bird applications for startups run until July 31.?
5. FBA Award Nominations Open – The Food and Beverage Atlantic (FBA) conference is returning to Charlottetown on October 22-23, 2024, and nominations for the prestigious FBA Awards are now open. The Awards honour the leaders shaping the future of Atlantic Canada's food industry, with categories for top innovator, rising star, storyteller, and more. Self-nominations are welcome from FBA members. Nomination deadline is August 9.?
6. UNIDO Foodtech Innovation Event – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is accepting submissions to present at their Global Call 2024 Event in Seoul, Korea, this November. This year's theme is foodtech innovation-they are looking to feature companies working on innovative technologies addressing critical issues in the global food system, including hunger and unequal distribution. Deadline to apply is August 15.?
7. Singapore and Thailand Agrifoodtech Opportunities – The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program provides support to Canadian foodtech startups seeking to expand into Singapore and Thailand. Both countries are fully embracing food innovation-the CTA program helps companies establish new partnerships, validate go-to-market plans, and offers strategic guidance on entering these high-growth markets. Deadline to apply is August 21.?
8. Grocery Impact Conference 2024 Speaker Nominations Open – Progressive Grocer's annual Grocery Impact Conference will take place in Orlando on November 6-8, 2024. This year's theme is "The Power of People" - the conference is seeking nominations for speakers and sessions exploring new leadership strategies in the transforming grocery industry. Nomination deadline is September 16, 2024.?
9. AI Startup Pitch Night: Opportunity for Foodtech AI Ventures – Vancouver's Zenith Venture Studio and Careerin Tech Society are inviting AI startups to apply for their online pitch events. Selected startups can win $200K in resources and investment, plus free pitch deck coaching and investor feedback. Applications are ongoing.?
10. NGEN's Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge – The Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge is seeking projects that will support Canada's path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and target challenges like emissions reduction. These Projects will aim to accelerate the application of Canadian cleantech and other advanced technologies to improve the environmental sustainability of Canadian manufacturing. Applications are ongoing.?
11. CFIN Funding for Atlantic Canada Members – CFIN is still accepting applications for our funding program: Unpuzzling: Greening your Food Manufacturing Operation Program . Available for Atlantic Canada members only, successful applicants receive funding covering 70% of the costs of engaging a third-party consultant to help improve the sustainability-and profitability-of their businesses. Applications are ongoing.?
12. AAFC AgriScience Funding Program Opens – The AgriScience Program was created to accelerate innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and research that benefits Canada's agri-food sector. Learn more about funding opportunities in this YODL post . Applications are ongoing.