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Sarah CollinsAccount Manager · Innovate Incentives GroupNEW FUNDING ALERT: Up to $10 Million Available for Canadian Greenhouse & Controlled Environment Agriculture Projects!NEW FUNDING ALERT: Up to $10 Million Available for Canadian Greenhouse & Controlled Environment Agriculture Projects! The Government of Canada has just announced a major $750 MILLION funding initiative aimed at transforming domestic food production, and applications are now OPEN! Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has officially launched the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program , designed to help Canadian producers expand operations, adopt innovative technologies, and strengthen year-round food production. How Much Funding Is Available? Eligible projects may receive between $100,000 and $10 MILLION in government contributions , depending on project eligibility and scope. The program includes two funding streams: $650 Million – Technology Adoption: Supporting greenhouse expansion, new facilities, automation, robotics, advanced lighting, and innovative growing technologies. $100 Million – Rural & Northern Food Production: Supporting locally driven solutions that expand food production and improve food security in rural and northern communities. Funding may be repayable or non-repayable depending on the stream and project characteristics. What Types of Projects Could Qualify? This is particularly relevant for Canadian businesses investing in: New greenhouse construction and facility expansion Vertical farming and hydroponic growing systems Automation, robotics, and advanced growing technologies LED lighting and climate-control systems Technologies improving energy and resource efficiency Modernization of existing greenhouse operations Increasing domestic fruit and vegetable production capacity IMPORTANT: Application Deadline – December 23, 2026 The initial intake is already open, and interested businesses must submit a Project Summary Form by December 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time . The intake may close earlier. Given the scale of potential funding, businesses considering significant capital investments should begin evaluating eligibility immediately. How Innovate Incentives Group Can Help At Innovate Incentives Group (IIG) , our team brings extensive experience supporting Canadian agriculture and agri-food businesses in securing government funding. We work with businesses to: Assess project eligibility and funding potential Develop comprehensive government funding strategies Identify opportunities to combine eligible funding programs and tax incentives Prepare and manage funding applications Support clients throughout the funding process If you’re planning a greenhouse expansion, investing in automation, or developing innovative growing technologies, now is the time to have a conversation. We’re offering introductory discussions to help businesses understand whether their upcoming investments may align with this newly announced opportunity. Message me directly or contact info@innovateincentivesgroup.com www.innovateincentivesgroup.com Let’s explore how government funding can help turn your next major investment into reality.
Kiranveer JohalMD · Protovex NutritionHow do you find a snack co-packer as a small brand in Canada?I’m starting a small snack brand in Canada and I’m having a really hard time finding a manufacturer. The product needs extrusion (puffed snacks), plus seasoning and packing into small retail bags. I’m a first-time founder, so I’m looking for co-packers that work with small brands and have reasonable minimum order quantities for a first run. I’m open to options in Canada or the US. Where did you find your co-packer? Are there directories, trade shows, groups, or consultants worth checking out? And what should I ask or watch out for when I first contact them? Any tips or names would be really appreciated. Thanks! This keeps your main ingredient, nutrition goals, and flavours private. When a manufacturer replies, you can share details one-on-one after they sign your NDA.Hear from our community of food innovators, CPG companies, and industry leaders who are transforming the Canadian food sector together.
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“We had built our first prototype in Cambridge, Ontario and we really wanted to go to the next level which was putting it into a real-world environment. CFIN supported us financially for that project and it's made all the difference.”
Co-Founder and COO
“From the entire Cheffer team, we want to express our gratitude to CFIN for their support of our Intelligent Menu-Planning Assistant project. This award has made it possible for us to double down on building technology that can multiply the value we deliver to hospitality and foodservice operators across Canada.”
VP Sustainability & Communications
“Working with CFIN has been lovely. Their funding has obviously been a huge support but the network that they’re cultivating, and the introductions that they’ve made, how they individually care a lot about what we’re doing and accomplishing here makes all the difference.”
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