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💡 Ottawa and provinces promise support for Canadians as trade war begins 

💰 New foodtech funding opportunities 

🛠️ Work for one of Canada’s leading foodtech companies 

🧠 Tariff and trade policy resources for Canadian businesses 

Ottawa and provinces promise support for Canadians as trade war begins – The Logic ($) 

The Logic examines the potential actions that governments could pursue to soften the trade war blow, from provincial rainy-day funds to counter-tariff revenue distribution. Already, the BDC has committed to allocating nearly $1 billion to support Canadian companies facing economic and trade uncertainty, and Prairies Economic Development Canada awarded $1 million to Edmonton-based cellular food research institute, New Harvest Canada, to enhance food system resilience.  

Food and Beverage Canada calls for strong govt. action in response to U.S. tariffs – Food in Canada 

Food and Beverage Canada (FBC) is calling for strong government action to counter U.S. tariffs. Key policy recommendations include reciprocal tariffs on U.S. finished goods, reducing interprovincial trade barriers, expanding automation and production incentives, launching Buy-Canadian campaigns, and introducing financial relief measures for manufacturers. FBC also stresses the need to improve export infrastructure and trade diversification to reduce reliance on the U.S. market. 

$15.5M Investment Fuels Agritech Innovation and Workforce Training in B.C. – Agritech Digest 

B.C. is investing $15.5M in agrifoodtech through the B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) to support 19 projects and nine training programs focused on workforce development and helping food producers adopt new technologies, improve climate resilience, and strengthen B.C.’s agrifood sector. CFIN members including Maia Farms and Cascadia Seaweed were among the funding recipients.  

The Innovation Booster provides Canadian SMEs (under 500 employees and less than $50M in gross revenues) with up to 50% of project costs (ranging from $20,000 to $200,000) to overcome technical hurdles and accelerate commercialization. Applications close on March 25, 2025 

FoodTech Next offers early-stage Canadian technology firms up to 50% of project costs, up to a maximum of $250,000, to pilot and demonstrate innovations in operational environments, aiming to validate solutions and their return on investment for the food sector. Expression of Interest deadline is April 7, 2025 

Canadian food and agritech SMEs can apply for funding to co-develop innovative technologies with international partners through the Eureka Network Canada program. This opportunity supports R&D projects with high commercialization potential, helping businesses scale globally. Registration closes April 1, 2025, with full proposals due by May 30, 2025. 

Early-stage and high-growth agtech and foodtech companies can apply to showcase their innovations at the AGRI Tech Venture Forum in Toronto, May 7-8, 2025. Selected companies will pitch to top investors, corporate strategics, and industry leaders, gaining exposure, networking opportunities, and exclusive event benefits. Applications close on March 17, 2025. 
 

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📰️ The Future of Food Is Now – Bon Appétit 

This article by Ali Bouzari in Bon Appétit explores how the future of food is already here—just in ways we might not expect. Instead of a flashy, sci-fi overhaul, these innovations are working behind the scenes to make food more sustainable, personalized, and efficient—without losing the flavors and traditions we love. 

📖 Helping you navigate the changing political and economic climate between Canada and the U.S – Innovation Factory 

This page is a fantastic resource for helping businesses navigate Canada-US trade relations and mitigate the impact of new tariffs. It includes a collection of links to everything from government funding programs to businesses with services to assist with tariffs.