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Innovation Scouting Fund │ Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)

March 26, 2026

Value

up to $75,000

Description

The Innovation Scouting Fund seeks to directly address real-world business challenges identified by leading Canadian food manufacturers, distributors, foodservice, or grocery retail firms.

Eligible Applicants

  • Canadian SMEs with at least one year of incorporation. 
  • Academic researchers at Canadian institutions. 
  • Proposing a technology or solution that aligns with the call priorities and has achieved at least a TRL of 3 (analytical/experimental proof of concept) or higher.
  • Submissions must be safe for consumption under Canadian regulations; novel ingredients must be considering Health Canada approval. 
  • Further qualifications are detailed in the Call Details document. 

Eligible Expenses

The program will provide funding support for the winning foodtech innovator(s) to collaborate directly with a notable player in the Canadian food landscape. These funds will facilitate a robust pilot project, covering essential costs for the innovator and the partnering firm, enabling effective testing and validation in real-world applications. 

Each Innovation Scouting Fund call is supported by a Call Details document that outlines the priority areas for projects. Applicants will outline their proposed solution and detail their readiness for a pilot.  

Deadline Date

March 26, 2026

Contact

Contact Name: Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)

Phone Number: 1.888.773.8247

E-mail Address: info@cfin-rcia.ca

Website: https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/funding/innovation-scouting-fund

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