CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Overview
Your SME could get support for direct collaboration with notable players in the Canadian food landscape to address real-world challenges identified by leading manufacturers, distributors, foodservices, or grocery retail firms.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $75,000 |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2026-03-26 |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | technology |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: $75,000 Eligibility 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 Has achieved at least a TRL of 3 or higher Submission 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
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund 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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