# Upcoming Opportunities - Apr 3, 2024 **URL:** \ **Category:** Open Forum\ **Created:** [April 3, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/upcoming-opportunities-apr-3-2024/2252 "2024-04-03T12:16:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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Level up with this week's opportunities and events. Act fast, as time is running out to apply or register! ![](https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/CFIN/UploadedImages/3L8ByJPQKmvC65I6VbPZ_Upcoming Opportunities-L.jpeg "pic") 1. [The New Ventures BC Competition](https://www.newventuresbc.com/compete/) - Attention BC tech entrepreneurs and startups. Applications are now open for the 24th annual @newventuresbc Competition presented by Innovate BC. Compete to access $250K in cash and prizes while showcasing your innovative ideas, receiving mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and valuable feedback from esteemed judges and investors. Deadline to Apply: April 11 1. [Auction of Late Model Meat Processing & Packaging Equipment](https://danburyglobal.com/ntrls-meat-pro-pack/) - Don't miss your chance to bid on packaging/labeling and meat processing equipment for your business. The auction closes April 16. 1. [Foodtech Atlantic: Advancing Innovation and Sustainable Solutions](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/foodtech-atlantic-advancing-innovation-and-sustainable-solutions-tickets-841629405207?aff=oddtdtcreator) - Join CFIN for this in-person event that will bring together food companies, innovators, and industry experts who will share their stories, successes, and lessons learned as they make progress towards a net-zero footprint, develop upcycled products from former waste streams, enhance the sustainability of their food operations, and ultimately, save costs. April 18 | Digby, Nova Scotia 1. [Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Symposium](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ktt-symposium-building-skills-for-the-future-of-ktt-in-agri-food-tickets-818955687507?aff=oddtdtcreator) - Led by the University of Guelph and OMAFRA, the KTT Symposium is back in spring 2024 with a focus on building skills for the future of KTT in agri-food. This symposium brings together participants from government, academia, industry and local communities to support networking and capacity development in the agri-food KTT community, and to learn more about KTT projects funded by the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. April 30 | Guelph 1. [Food In Canada Webinar on AI in the food and beverage](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4-YGmhecT2WZGfxdupRHfQ#/registration)- Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in a myriad of ways in F&B manufacturing. Every day, AI-powered applications are being launched, but are they helpful and safe? Our expert speakers will provide actionable insights into how best to integrate AI/Gen-AI into your business safely. May 2 | Online 1. [Protein Industries Canada opens call for Technology Leadership projects](https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/news-releases/third-call-for-technology-leadership-projects) - Protein Industries Canada is opening their third call for proposals under their Technology Leadership Project program stream. The call, which will close on May 22, 2024, is for projects that will further strengthen Canada's position in ingredient manufacturing and food processing. Up to $40 million is available for co-investment into eligible projects.