Partnership & Sponsorship

At CFIN, collaboration fuels innovation. We offer opportunities to engage with us through meaningful partnerships and dynamic sponsorships. Explore how working together can amplify impact and reach.

                                                                                   

                                            

                                                                                   

                                            

WHY PARTNER WITH US

Strategic partnerships with CFIN forge enduring relationships centred on mutual growth, aligned goals and lasting impact across the food innovation ecosystem. Partners gain exclusive access to Canada’s fastest-growing community of Food & Beverage professionals, plus ongoing collaboration, our expansive industry events , specialized resources and co-innovation opportunities.

                                                                                   

                                            

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our partnerships are designed for organizations seeking long-term relationships. We work together to co-create initiatives, share knowledge and drive innovation throughout the food ecosystem.

                                                                                  

Inquire About Strategic Partnerships

                                                                                   

                                            

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorships are perfect for companies seeking strategic, targeted, and timely involvement through support of specific CFIN-led events, programs, or campaigns. Sponsorships are not a source of direct funding for individual companies, and sponsors receive branding visibility and lead generation opportunities aligned with their marketing objectives.

                                                                                  

INQUIRE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

                                                                                  

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Sponsored Events

Sponsor Foodtech Next, Foodtech Frontier and more for visibility in emails, social posts, materials and sessions. Position your brand as a food innovation leader.

Foodtech Next Details     Foodtech Next 2026

Foodtech Frontier Details     Foodtech Frontier 25 Winners

Sponsored Programs

Connect your brand to high-impact initiatives that support food and beverage companies through education and growth. Align your brand with practical, expert-led sessions that help entrepreneurs tackle real challenges.

Unpuzzling Details     Current Unpuzzling Programs

Sponsored Content

Engage in sponsored content with CFIN through webinars, thought‑leadership features and tailored email and e‑newsletter content that is customized to your brand, showcasing your expertise.

Webinar Details

Email & E-Newletter Details

Sponsored Advertising

Invest in sponsored advertising with CFIN, including the YODL platform and event promotion across emails, social media and event communications, to deliver brand visibility.

Event Promotion Details     See Our Upcoming & Past Events

YODL Advertising Details     Join YODL for Free

                                                                                   

                                            

INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT

Both partnerships and sponsorships require a level of investment, whether financial or through dedicated resources. These contributions are vital to ensuring the success and impact of the collaboration and demonstrate a genuine commitment to shared goals. We work with each organization to define investment details that align with their capacity and objectives.

                                                                                   

                                            

                                                                                   

MEET OUR TEAM

                                            

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Richa is a passionate entrepreneur and marketer with 20+ years of experience in Canada, USA and India spanning consumer packaged goods, retail, and fashion industries. Richa has experience building an award winning, values driven food brand from ground up. Her brand Good Food For Good is now available in stores across Canada and USA. Richa’s background in fashion, retail and Consumer Packaged Goods give her a unique mix of skills from trendspotting to consumer understanding to creating win-win solutions for all stakeholders. She mentors new businesses in Canada and USA about how to scale sustainably. Richa has an MBA in strategy and, marketing from Schulich School of Business and is actively involved with the entrepreneur community in Canada.

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Abigail Van Riesen is a results-driven self-starter and relationship builder, passionate about advancing Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

She began her career at a university spin-out, building on her doctoral research, which involved collaborating with farmers to develop innovative technology solutions for quality control in Canada’s agrifood sector. Abigail then transitioned into consulting, supporting a wide range of clients—from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies—across the food, health products, pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics industries, showcasing her versatility.

As Partnership Executive at CFIN, Abigail draws on her industry knowledge and scientific expertise to strengthen strategic collaborations, advance our mission, and support innovation across Canada’s food sector.

Abigail has a PhD in Chemistry and Toxicology from the University of Guelph and is actively involved with the innovation ecosystem and the entrepreneurial community across Canada.

(Pictured) Dana McCauley, CEO of CFIN, at Foodtech Next 2024.

                                                                                   

                                            

GET INVOLVED

Ready to explore partnership or sponsorship opportunities? Contact us today to start the conversation and build a rewarding collaboration.

                                                                                  

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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