Canadian Food Innovation Network

Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs! The NextGen Food Innovators Program is here to support the next wave of innovation in the food industry! This initiative aims to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technologies into viable ventures. Key Highlights: 💲 Funding Available: Students can apply for support to further develop and validate their innovative solutions. 🏆 Regional Awards: Five awards available across Canada, including Atlantic, Prairies, West, Ontario, and Quebec. 📄 Who Can Apply: Full-time students enrolled in accredited Canadian colleges or universities, from diploma to PhD levels (note: private institutions and junior colleges are not eligible). This funding call closes on December 6th, 2024. Ready to take your idea to the next level? For more details and to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/eRXeJTNN Let's drive the future of food innovation together 🚀

Love our amazing comms team who have put together a singular page highlighting CFIN's innovative members and ultimate recipients! Not an easy feat considering we now have over 80 of them! Canadian Foodtech Solutions - Canadian Food Innovation Network https://lnkd.in/gwcSUieV

🚜🌱 Want to plant the seeds for an exciting career in agriculture? Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Agriculture and Food Production program is the perfect place to start! This 3-year diploma, based in Moose Jaw 🫎, dives into sustainable farming practices, food security, and resource management. With hands-on learning, students gain practical skills in farm management, machinery operation, and cutting-edge tech like AI and IoT in crop management. Plus, the unique co-op experience offers three paid work terms, giving you real-world experience and a strong professional network! 🧑🌾 Ready to be part of the future of food? Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/eVAfGYNV

CFIN members are on a roll! Congratulations to Genuine Taste on this incredible funding announcement! 🐄

Congratulations to CFIN members, Beck's Broth on this exciting news - cheers to you! ☕

Check out these employers joining the next job fair 👇

YES! Thank you everyone for your support with this event. I have received such positive feedback about the connections made that day and the learnings that attendees received to assist with advancing their business. So much to celebrate with the #canadianfoodandbeverageindustry!

🚀 Mooving to Mars? You might want to skip the cows! 🐄 In Dinner on Mars: The Technologies that Will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on Earth, Lenore Newman and Evan Fraser dive into the future of space food with some out-of-this-world innovations, like cow-free milk, cheese, and ice cream—no Martian invasion needed! 🧀🍦 Thanks to cellular agriculture, we could soon be sipping milkshakes and munching on mozzarella made with yeast and bacteria, not bovines. With innovations in biotechnology, the future of food is looking more sustainable—and tastier—than ever! Order a copy of Dinner on Mars here: https://lnkd.in/espdux7r Learn more about their findings here: https://lnkd.in/ecm_4fWE

Great event from Canadian Food Innovation Network hosted by BDC tonight. A room full of brilliant bio hackers, Innovative tech solutions for the food space, and excellent company. This City is full of brilliant ideas, and so much possibility. Thank you to Marsha Druker, Dana McCauley Richa Gupta for the invite. And great to meet so many new companies and founders. City of Toronto- Business and Economy #foodTO

CFIN member and funding recipient of Foodtech Next, Real Life Robotics was recently highlighted in The Logic, showcasing their innovative approach to delivery robots. The article introduces a pal of ours, "Bubs 🤖 ," the demo model from Real Life Robotics: a cheerful, insulated container on motorized wheels catching plenty of attention! Sharif Virani, Head of Growth at Real Life Robotics, explains that their mission goes beyond technology – it's about saving Canada's mom-and-pop shops. With small businesses across the country struggling against the dominance of giants like Walmart and Uber Eats, Real Life Robotics is stepping up to help. Their delivery robots enable local businesses to offer affordable, commission-free delivery, creating a real alternative to costly services like Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes. It's inspiring to see how Real Life Robotics is revolutionizing delivery and empowering small businesses to compete in a challenging landscape. To learn more about Bubs and Real Life Robotics' impactful initiatives, read the full article from The Logic here: https://lnkd.in/eDpvbCsp Interested in exploring more about the role of robotics in Foodtech? Watch CFIN's documentary Robotics in Action to see how robotics is transforming the food industry: https://lnkd.in/eKNycW-P Photo credit: David Kawai for The Logic