FoodTech Next
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Overview
Receive up to $250,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs to demonstrate and pilot an innovation in operational environments to prove your solutions and validate the return on investment for the wider food industry.
At a glance
| Categories | grant, partnership |
|---|---|
| Funding | $100,000 – $250,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2025-04-07 |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | technology |
Eligibility and requirements
Funding limits Eligible project costs must be between $200,000 and $500,000 Level of matching funding: 50% of total eligible project costs, or $250,000 You Early-stage Canadian technology firm Incorporated Less than $1 million in annual sales in most recent fiscal year Demonstrate a TRL of 4 to 7 Can focus on a post-farm gate solution
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
FoodTech Next is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps technology teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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