Are there costs that are ineligible for funding in the Ontario Food Technology Pilot (OFTP) program?

Yes, certain expenses are specifically defined as ineligible for CFIN reimbursement. Examples include interest or other costs of borrowing, losses on investments or other projects, federal and provincial income taxes, hospitality, entertainment, meals, gifts, donations, dues or other memberships, advertising (unless directly related to project activities), and recruiting fees. A list of eligible and ineligible costs are included in Section 4.4 of the Program Guide and can be found here.