Upcoming Opportunities - September 25, 2024

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1. Agri-Food Tech Rapid Response Funding Available in Ontario – The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) is offering up to $10,000 for Ontario agri-food tech companies to help them advance market opportunities and secure sales for their innovative products, processes, or technologies. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.?
2. Applications for BCBusiness 30 Under 30 List Now Open – BCBusiness is now accepting applications for their annual 30 Under 30 competition. This is a fantastic opportunity for the province's young food innovators to be recognized for their work. Deadline to apply is October 15.?
3. Complete Survey on F&B Analytical Testing for Chance to Win $1,000 – Prairie Tide Analytics is offering the chance to win a $1,000 prize package for completing this survey to help them understand testing priorities, what regulatory standards brands are aiming to meet, the importance of service standards, and what matters most for nutraceutical, natural products, and food & beverage companies when it comes to analytical testing. Survey entries are ongoing.?

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STILL ACTIVE?

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 We'll continue to include them here until they are no longer active.?

1. Win Tickets to the Banff Venture Forum – CFIN has one free full pass and five discounted passes (30% off) for the Banff Venture Forum happening this October 23-24. Learn more here about how you can enter to win a free or discounted pass to this premiere event that connects innovators to leaders in venture capital and private equity. Deadline to enter is September 26.?
2. CFIN Innovation Scouting Fund – Canadian food manufacturers can leverage CFIN's Innovation Scouting Fund to pilot cutting-edge tech solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. The program covers 50% of pilot costs, up to $75,000, for eligible projects in areas like robotics, packaging, and AI. Only two spots remain!?
3. Product DNA Pilot Program – The Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt) at George Brown College is introducing a pilot program to help F&B companies explore why a product is underperforming and put it on the path to improved market penetration. Successful applicants are expected to contribute 50% of total project costs. The expected package cost is $20,000, with a client contribution of $10,000. Deadline to apply is September 27.?
4. Applications for Local Food Infrastructure Fund Opening Soon – The AAFC's Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) supports projects that will help improve community food security through the purchase and installation of infrastructure and equipment that will increase access to local, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. There are different program components for small- and large-scale projects, with funding between $25,000-$500,000. Applications open on October 1 for small scale projects and January 13 for large scale projects.?
5. Venturepark Summit: From Shelf to Success Event – On October 22, 2024, in Toronto, learn from industry experts and founders about retail strategies and expanding distribution in the food, beverage, and packaged goods sectors. Hear Arlene Dickinson of Dragons' Den share her business insights, and network with key F&B players like Sobeys, Tree of Life Distributors, BMO, George Brown Food Innovation & Research Studio, and more. Tickets on sale now.?
6. Bioenterprise Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) Applications Open – Southern Ontario foodtech businesses can now apply for up to $100,000 in non-repayable funding to adopt clean technologies and enhance sustainability practices. Eligible projects include operational assessments, equipment acquisition, and more. Deadline to apply is October 30.?
7. Ontario Food Safety and Growth Initiative – Ontario agri-food businesses can now access up to $75,000 in funding to modernize their food safety systems and adopt new traceability technologies through this new initiative. Supported by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, up to $5 million is available to aid the growth of small agri-food businesses. Deadline to apply is December 1.?
8. 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.?