The NextGen Food Innovators Program funds students to develop early-stage, IP-driven food innovation projects into potential ventures.
You can apply to support the development and validation of a new solution in:
Food processing
Food service
Grocery retail
Your project must:
Develop new knowledge, science, or processes (IP-driven)
Demonstrate commercial potential
Focus on pre-competitive innovation
Funding details:
Total project cost: $5,000 to $10,000
Maximum funding: up to $10,000 (100% of eligible costs)
Awards available: 5 (one per region in Canada)
Atlantic (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador)
Quebec
Ontario
Prairies (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut)
West (British Columbia, Yukon)
You must apply through the CFIN Application Portal and be a CFIN member.