CFIN helps Canadian food and beverage manufacturers adopt proven technologies, modernize their operations, and improve productivity through funding opportunities, industry connections, and access to Canada's food innovation community.
What support can food manufacturers access through CFIN?
1. Funding for technology adoption and innovation
You can explore CFIN funding programs that support eligible research and development, technology validation, demonstration, and commercialization activities. Funding can help reduce the financial risk associated with innovation and technology adoption.
Program eligibility, funding amounts, and eligible activities vary by program.
2. Connections to technology providers and experts
CFIN connects food manufacturers with relevant foodtech innovators, technology providers, service providers, and research facilities.
These connections can help you identify solutions that address your operational challenges and explore opportunities to test or implement new technologies.
3. Access to YODL, CFIN’s digital community
YODL connects you with Canada's food innovation community. You can use the platform to:
Discover resources and industry insights.
Connect with potential collaborators.
Ask questions and share knowledge.
Explore opportunities to work with other members of the food ecosystem.
What is the goal of CFIN's support?
CFIN aims to help food manufacturers move from identifying operational challenges to adopting technologies that deliver practical results.
Through Food 4.0, CFIN supports the adoption and scaling of Canadian technologies to improve productivity, modernize food processing operations, and strengthen Canada's domestic food supply chain.