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Our Story

Who We Are

At CFIN, we fund transformative foodtech projects, stimulate collaboration, and foster a growing community of food and beverage professionals. We’ve built the fastest growing and most engaged food business community in the country and our members come from across the globe, representing all parts of the food value chain.   

We believe technology, collaboration and creative problem-solving can trasform the food sector and pave the way to a sustainable and prosperous future for Canadians.

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What We Do

We help every food and beverage company in Canada reach their full potential by connecting them to new ideas, opportunities, and technologies that increase collaboration and position Canada as a global leader in food innovation.

What We’re Focused On

Our innovation priorities address sector opportunities, targeting global white spaces where Canada can compete. We fund Canadian foodtech projects that are transformative and that will diffuse benefits into the food sector.   
If you have a food innovation project that needs support  – let us know, we’d love to fund you!

The Canadian Food Innovation Network's innovation priorities are focused on sustainability, supply chains, and smart product development

Priorites En Matiere D'innovation

Meet Our Members

We help our members find partners, source equipment, attract customers, and access funding. Learn more about how you can take advantage of our free membership.
 

An overview of some of CFIN Members in various categories including: Companies, Investors, Government, Incubators & Accelerators, and Academia & Research Centres.

The Network Effect

Innovation thrives when diverse ideas and people come together. That’s why CFIN is focused on developing a highly connected and collaborative food business ecosystem. Through YODL, our Regional Innovation Directors, and an ever-growing library of resources, CFIN connects Canada’s food sector to synergize new solutions and break down innovation barriers. 

YODL

Our member-exclusive platform connects you to new contacts, partners, resources, and opportunities to grow your food business.

How To Get Involved

You can become a CFIN member (for free!) in less than five minutes.

Become a CFIN Member and access YODL