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What happens if a project partner leaves my Food Innovation Challenge collaboration?

Written by CFIN Staff

Your project must continue to meet the minimum partner eligibility requirements.

Minimum Collaboration Requirements

Your project must include:

  • At least two unrelated private-sector partners

  • At least one small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)

An SME is defined as:

  • Fewer than 499 full-time equivalent employees

  • Less than $50 million in annual sales

If Your Collaboration No Longer Qualifies

The Lead Applicant is responsible for finding replacement partners to maintain eligibility.

Can CFIN Help?

Your CFIN Regional Innovation Director may:

  • Identify potential collaborators

  • Make introductions to prospective partners

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